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- Quick specs
- Price: Free
- Operating system: Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98
- Date added: October 07, 2007
- Total Downloads: 2,587
- Downloads last week: 5
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 4 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff
This freeware PC lock app is fairly simple to invoke and unlock, but it failed to block CTRL-ALT-DEL during our tests. Lock Platinum's four-button interface needs no instructions. As an executable file (no installation required), this app can be easily carried on a USB toolkit.
Operating Lock Platinum takes a little effort, although the process itself is simple. You have to click the lock function and enter the password twice. Some users may tire of having to enter the password twice for every lock as you can't store a password for multiple uses. The app records the number of times the system was locked and the number of failed attempts to unlock it. The stats are reset each time the program is started.
The program promises to block select key combinations that would bypass the lock. Unfortunately, our tests found the app failed to block CTRL-ALT-DEL, allowing users to shut down or restart the system. If you need to block children or very novice users while you're away from your system, then Lock Platinum may fit your needs. If you're trying to prevent more skilled users from accessing your system, this freeware is easily thwarted.
Publisher's description
From Megasofttm :This software makes it easy for users to lock their personal computers (PC's) without logging off. There is no installation process, just a clean execution (.exe) file. When the PC is locked, all functions to disable the LockPlatinum are disabled (CTRL + ALT + DEL , ALT + TAB , CTRL + ESC , ALT + F4 , CTRL + SHIFT + ESC , WinKey + TAB and all other keystrokes using WinKey. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.
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This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.
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Version: Lock Platinum 1
Pros: It's just easier to lock my computer this way it just takes less time
Cons: I wish it had the feature of staying locked after restart
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Version: Lock Platinum 1
Pros: That I can easily resume work when stepping away for a few minutes
Cons: I did'nt see where I could assign a keyboard assignment to it to activate
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Version: Lock Platinum 1
Pros: Its protects your PC from unwanted people ! Just fill in your own password and leave. Tip: No install requered, just put it on your USBstick !
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