Ensures that only authorized people can access sensitive information.
WinLock is the kind of robust security application that you need to have on your computer if you are constantly on the move or share your device with multiple people. This app is designed to lock down your device and prevent unauthorized access to files, folders, drives, programs, and websites. WinLock can even disable certain Windows features and set parental controls for added security.
The user interface is refreshingly clean and simple, which allows for quick access to the program's features. You can set passwords, turn on protection on system startup, enable pop-up notifications when a site or application is blocked, and even play sound alerts.
What sets WinLock apart from other similar apps is the ability to generate different reports that allow you to investigate file changes, including creations, changes, renames, or deletions. Additionally, you can export these logs as plain text.
WinLock can also be remotely controlled from any other computer. This is possible as long as you specify the port, alternative password, and remote address. From there, you can make all kinds of security restrictions, such as disabling the Registry Editor, Windows Updates, Task Manager, Control Panel, System Properties, programs and features, Computer Management, or Windows Installer.
In addition to those features, WinLock lets you hide files and the context menu, disable window commands, lock the Start button and taskbar, deactivate the "drag and drop" support, and hide all the Start Menu items. You can also restrict access to the desktop, mouse buttons and keyboard shortcuts, block access to removable storage units, hide partitions, and create lists for websites to block or to trust.
With WinLock, you can even set up a scheduler for parental controls. All in all, WinLock is a highly reliable security application that will ensure your computer remains secure and private from unauthorized viewing.
Features of WinLock
- Control Internet access: allow access only to the trusted sites only and block all others.
- Hide drives: hide your system and network drives in Windows Explorer.
- Installation blocker: prevent users from installing the software.
- Logging: monitor changes to the Windows shell and writes these changes to the log file.
- Restrict Start Menu: hide the selective Start menu items, block context menus.
- Software filter: block access to the downloaders, games, messaging clients, or CD burners.
- System restrictions: disable command prompt, Control Panel, Safe Mode.
- Time-limited access: control how long your children can use the computer.
Compatibility and License
This download is licensed as shareware for the Windows operating system from PC locking software and can be used as a free trial until the trial period ends (after an unspecified number of days). The WinLock 9.1.7 demo is available to all software users as a free download with potential restrictions and is not necessarily the full version of this software.
What version of Windows can WinLock run on?
WinLock can be used on a computer running Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It comes in both 32-bit and 64-bit downloads.
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