NEWS

Sep. 14, 2002
Version 1.05 released! Two security bugs fixed. Password Lock can be disabled by using the help key on previous versions. Many thanks to Daniel Wilson for his bug report. The "Shut Down" button is now really disabled (not only hidden). Check the download section.

Aug. 23, 2002
Version 1.04 released. Minor bugs fixed. Removed "readme.html".

July 9, 2002
Version 1.03 released. Minor bugs fixed and new features added (configuration can be changed only with password, double-click on Tray Icon will now lock windows instead of configuring Password Lock, user-defined Hot-Key, dialog shows current time and date during lock).

About Password Lock

Password Lock is a very handy little program that will allow you to lock your Windows 95/98 PC with a password and without having to turn off your computer and use the BIOS password or the annoying screen saver password. Also, Password Lock can be setup to run when Windows starts up, either in locked mode or hidden. Password Lock can even shutdown your computer if there have been a certain amount of attempts! Password Lock is for serious users who keep their computers on for a long time and don't want other people having access to their machine. When active, Password Lock disables: access to start menu, desktop and any other running programs, CTRL+ALT+DELETE, ALT+TAB, and other Windows keys. When Password Lock is running, there is no way to get passed it! If you need total protection for your PC while you're away from it, Password Lock is your savior!

Download

Password Lock 1.05 is Freeware, so you can download it for free. Just click on the following link and choose "Save this program to disk". We need your support. Please visit our sponsors during the download, that's the only thing we ask. Thank you :-)
PassL105.exe (105 kB)

Password Lock installation

To install just run "PassL105.exe" and follow the instructions.
You must close previous version of Password Lock before installation!!! Right click on Password Lock icon in system tray (bottom-right corner of your screen) and choose "Close Password Lock". It is also recommended then you uninstall previous versions of Password Lock before installation.

Tips on using Password Lock

If you configure Password Lock to shutdown your computer if there have been a certain amount of attempts, make sure you also configure Password Lock to LOCK when Windows starts up! It is recommended that you disable "boot keys" during the boot process (you can do it from Password Lock Configuration dialog or by adding following line to "msdos.sys" file: BootKeys=0 to section "[Options]"). It is also recommended that you set you hard-disk as first boot device in your BIOS setup and protect your BIOS from changing by password.

F.A.Q. (Frequently Asked Questions)

1. Q: I just install passlock on my PC, But I do not see any configuration to lock my computer when I leave and its on.
   A: You can easily lock your PC when it is on. Just double-click on Password Lock icon in system tray (bottom-right corner of your screen), or use "hot-key" (default hot-key is CTRL+ALT+L).
2. Q: I installed Password Lock but I cannot configure the settings on it.
   A: Click the "Start" button, point to "Programs", then point to "Password Lock" and then click "Configure Password Lock". If you did not install "Start Menu Shortcuts" (optional component) you can run Password Lock Configuration from path where it is installed (usually "C:\Program Files\Password Lock\PassLock.exe").
3. Q: I was wondering if starting Windows in safety-mode could circumvent your program?
   A: Yes, starting Windows in safety-mode can circumvent my program. This is the reason why you should disable "boot keys" at startup, when you are using my program.
4. Q: I was just wondering if Password Lock works on Windows XP.
   A: No, Password Lock is designated only for Windows 95/98/ME. It doesn't work on Windows NT/2000/XP.

Contacting the author

You can contact the programmer of Password Lock for questions, suggestions and bug reports via
passlock@host.sk

Acknowledgments

Many thanks to Nullsoft for their NSIS Installer.
*Microsoft Windows is registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

Last updated: Sep-14-2002
© 2002 Robert Hidasi