Add the WinOLS installation folder to your Exclusion List in Windows Security. This prevents the OS from blocking the background processes required for checksum calculation. Missing EVC Drivers
: If you are using version 2.24 with older hardware (like an EVC BDM100), the 64-bit architecture of Windows 10 often rejects the original 32-bit drivers. You may need to disable Driver Signature Enforcement to install them. Limitations vs. Newer Versions Winols 2.24 Windows 10
However, Microsoft’s relentless security patches mean that one Windows Update could break your dongle driver overnight. Therefore, configure your Windows 10 machine to defer updates, or keep an offline, air-gapped tuning laptop for mission-critical work. Add the WinOLS installation folder to your Exclusion