WinLock Professional

CNET Editors' review

by: CNET staff on March 12, 2009

Anyone in need of amping up desktop security will find this application both useful and easy to use.

WinLock Professional has a clean and functional interface that is easy to understand. The program works well to limit access to certain areas of the computer, but a few of the security measures could be bypassed by savvy users. On the first use, users can easily set up a password to keep others from changing settings, decide when the program will run, and how it will log activity. Other features include the capability to lock users out of vital areas, such as the registry, task manager, control panel, and Windows folders. Users can even go so far as to disable changes to the desktop or access to the Start Menu. There is even a timer, which will limit the amount of time spent on the computer. The only issue we had upon testing was the Internet access tab. Users can set up a list of restricted and/or trusted sites, but the restrictions apply only to Internet Explorer. The settings were null and void if the sites were accessed through Firefox.

Parents, among others, will find WinLock Professional a great resource to limit user access to certain areas of the computer and the Internet, but be aware that it won't completely prevent sites if the kids use Firefox.

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Publisher's Description

From Crystal Office Systems:

WinLock Professional is a comprehensive security solution for personal or publicly accessible computers. It is a program that ensures that only authorized people can access sensitive information on your computer.

With WinLock Professional you can control how long others can use your computer, disable Windows hot keys (such as Alt-Ctrl-Del, Alt-Tab, and Ctrl-Esc), lock Windows desktop, customize the Start menu, hide the Start button and Switch bar.

What's new in this version: Version 5.36 includes support for remote messages and minor fixes.