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WinOLS 4.7 Installation and Setup Guide

3. Interface Scaling Issues (High DPI)

On modern 4K laptops, WinOLS can appear tiny or blurred.

  • Fix: Right-click the WinOLS desktop shortcut -> Properties -> Compatibility -> Change high DPI settings -> Check "Override high DPI scaling behavior" and select "System".

5. Troubleshooting Common Issues

  • "Dongle not found" Error: This indicates the software cannot see the security key.
    • Solution: Re-install the Sentinel drivers. Check if the dongle is plugged in. If using an emulator, ensure the "Dongle Emulator" service is running in the background.
  • WinOLS crashes on startup:
    • Solution: This is often due to missing .NET Frameworks or C++ Redistributables. Install the latest Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables (x86 and x64) and .NET Framework 3.5/4.8.
  • Maps are not detected:
    • Solution: Ensure the WinOLS database is updated. Go to the update manager or manually copy the latest .db files into the installation folder. Map recognition relies heavily on these databases.
  • Virus Detection:
    • Solution: Security patches and emulators often trigger antivirus false positives. You must add the WinOLS folder to your antivirus "Exclusions" list.

Part 7: Updating from an Older WinOLS Version

If you have WinOLS 2.x, 3.x, or 4.0–4.6 installed, do not uninstall it first. The WinOLS 47 install can perform an in-place upgrade. winols 47 install

  1. Back up your projects and user-defined maps. (Copy Documents\WinOLS Projects)
  2. Run the v4.7 installer as administrator.
  3. The installer will detect the previous version and ask: “Upgrade existing installation?” – Click Yes.
  4. After installation, your license and projects remain intact. However, some outdated plugins may break – check “Plugins” under Help > About.

Step 6 – Complete the Wizard

Once the progress bar reaches 100%, check the box “Launch WinOLS” and click Finish. WinOLS 4

The software will start. If this is your first launch, it may take 15–20 seconds to initialize the database. or 4.0–4.6 installed

Regular Maintenance:

  • Weekly: Backup C:\Users\[YourName]\Documents\WinOLS\Projects and WinOLS_Database.
  • Monthly: Run OLS_Config.exe > Hardware Test to verify communication with your programmer.
  • After every Windows feature update: Reinstall the HASP drivers manually.