Timebomb

Timebomb or time bomb is a software mechanism that renders a computer program unusable after a pre-set period of time. It is commonly seen in pre-release software, where it is used to discourage users from holding onto outdated testing versions.

Locations
Windows 10/8/8.1 C:\Windows\ServiceProfiles\LocalService\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WSLicense

Windows 7/Vista/XP C:\Windows\ServiceProfiles\NetworkService\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\SoftwareProtectionPlatform

The location of the timebomb in Windows 2000 is currently unknown.

How to remove the timebomb
Note; these steps are only if you do not know how to hex-edit.

1. Locate the tokens.dat file.

2. Search online for a tokens.dat file that is from the base OS or search for a broken timebomb tokens.dat file, and download the file.

3. Use another OS to replace the tokens.dat file with the other.

4. Reboot the machine and boot into Windows.