To successfully install WinOLS (specifically common versions like 2.24) and handle the "restart app" message after adding the key files, follow this sequence: Installation Steps
Summary
Restarting the Application
When you see "Install key completed, restart app," it means: winols install key completed restart app
Firewall/Antivirus: Ensure that WinOLS is whitelisted in your firewall. The software must connect to the EVC server to validate the license key. exit WinOLS manually.
Close the Application: If the software does not close automatically, exit WinOLS manually. winols install key completed restart app
If you are using a dongle or a server-based activation (common with professional tuners), your Install Code might have changed since you first requested a key. This can happen if you updated Windows drivers or changed BIOS settings.