Only major updates are listed here. The changes
made by minor updates are mentioned in the next major update.
Version 4.5
• Improved Windows Vista compatibility.
• Added ability to hide Address bar and Instant Search box. • Added ability to hide Recycle Bin.
• Added Internet Explorer 7 compatibility.
• Added protection from third-party task managers.
• Added Internet restrictions. • Now restores the tray icon on Explorer crash.
• Minor changes.
Version 4.3
• Added remote notifications.
• Added ability to accept profiles from the command line.
• Added block removable drives option.
• Added ability to play sound when window or file is blocked.
• Added additional command line parameters.
• Added ability to reset WinLock timer daily.
• Added profile for kiosk mode. • Improved logging feature.
• Minor changes. • Bugs fixed.
Version 4.2
• Added ability to block executable files.
• Added sample profiles.
• Improved files and windows list management.
• Improved Windows XP themes support.
• Bugs fixed.
Version 4.1
• WinLock and WinLock Professional now have the same version number.
• Added ability to disable windows-management commands.
• System access permissions now configured in automatic mode.
• Improved hotkey feature.
• Fixed bug in Hide Start button command.
• Minor bugs fixed.
Version 4.0
• Added Remote Control module.
• Added Turn On Protection on Startup option.
• Added ability to hide tray icon.
• Added ability to lock files in read-only mode.
• Added Logging - Folder Updated event.
• Added Show password prompt on top of the other windows option.
• Added ability to disable Windows Update.
• Added ability to block Alf+F4 hot key.
• Improved WinLock executable file protection.
• Improved Unlock Prompt feature.
• Improved Hide Start Button feature.
• Changed settings profile format.
• Improved Lock feature.
• Improved software installation.
• Fixed bug in Block Applications feature.
• Fixed bug in Turn On Protection on Startup option.
• Minor bugs fixed.
Version 3.6 • Two new editions of WinLock have been released: Standard
and Professional.
• Added Disable Display Properties option.
• Added Disable HTML Wallpaper option.
• Added Disable Changing Wallpaper option.
• Added Hide Folder Options option.
• Added Lock Taskbar's Toolbars option.
• Added Don't Save Settings on Exit option.
• Added startup authorization.
• Added protection hot key.
• Improved Unlock Prompt feature.
• Settings section divided into Protection and Settings.
• Improved Windows XP compatibility.
• Fixed bug in Block Windows feature.
• Fixed incorrect shutdown handling in Windows 95/98.
• Minor bugs fixed.
Version 3.5 • Added ability to store password in settings profile.
• Applications and Explorer Windows sections replaced with
Windows section.
• Added ability to use wildcards in Block Windows feature.
• Added Find Window command in Windows section.
• Added ability to block selective mouse buttons (Windows NT/2000/XP
only).
• Added ability to adjust WinLock priority.
• Added ability to block selective hot keys.
• Added 256-color tray icon (Windows XP only).
• New help file.
• Some minor changes.
Version 3.4 • Added Disable DOS Applications feature.
• Added Disable Timer after Unlock option.
• Added ability to import and export settings.
• Added Block Mouse feature.
• Improved protection scheme.
• Improved protected files and folders handling.
• Improved Disable Hot Keys feature.
• Some minor changes.
Version 3.3 • Added Shutdown Windows tray pop up menu item.
• Added ability to congifure system boot process.
• Added ability to disable the interactive command prompt.
• Added more hot keys.
• Added Logging feature.
• Added ability to disable Active desktop.
• Added ability to disable Add/Remove Programs option.
• New installation program.
• Improved Windows NT/2000/XP user accounts handling.
• Minor changes.
• Minor bugs fixed.
Version 3.2
• Added ability to adjust Unlock Prompt interval.
• Added the correct handling of system shutdown.
• Redesigned user interface.
• Improved Lock feature.
• Improved help file.
• Improved Hide Drives feature.
• Improved Disable Hot Keys feature.
• Improved Lock feature.
• Improved system monitoring.
• Minor changes.
• Bugs fixed.
Version 3.1
• Added Lock Folders feature.
• Added ability to select WinLock hot key.
• Added Disable Change Password feature.
• Added Disable Programs on Settings Menu feature.
• Added Disable Lock Computer feature.
• Added Hide Documents Menu feature.
• Improved Lock Files feature.
• Improved Disable Hot Keys feature.
• Some minor changes.
• Improved Windows NT/2000 compatibility.
Version 3.0 • Redesigned user interface.
• New WinLock icon.
• Added Protection options in Preferences dialog.
• Improved protection.
• Improved installation procedure.
• Minor changes.
Version 2.2 • Added ability to hide C and D drives.
• Added Disable Control Panel feature.
• Added Disable Registry Editor feature.
• Added System Monitoring feature.
• Added Hide Help Menu feature.
• Improved Block Desktop feature.
• Improved help file.
• Minor changes.
Version 2.1
• Added Disable Task Manager feature.
• Added Disable Explorer Windows feature.
• Decreased size of WinLock executable files.
• Minor bugs fixed.
Version 2.0
• Added Hide Run Menu feature.
• Added Hide Shutdown Menu feature.
• Added Hide Find Menu feature.
• Added Hide Logoff Menu feature.
• Added Disable Taskbar Customization feature.
• Added Hide Floppy Drives feature.
• Added Hide Tray Context Menu feature.
• Added Disable Connect/Disconnect feature.
• Added Disable Explorer Context Menu feature.
• Added Hide File Menu feature.
• Added high-color interface.
• Added progress bar to Unlock dialog.
• Minor changes.
• Bugs fixed.
