WinLock Professional

What's New

Only major updates are listed here. The changes made by minor updates are mentioned in the next major update.

Version 9.1.7

  • Full support for Windows 11.
  • System window frame option.
  • Active days of week under timer settings.
  • Disable right-click app menu.
  • Disable sign-in options.
  • Disable Edge sidebar.
  • Disable browser extensions.
  • Apply profile now supports domain users.
  • Support for TLS connection.
  • Disable Ctrl+D.
  • Redirect now works with most known browsers.
  • Support for the latest version of Remote Administrator.
  • Minor fixes and improvements.

Version 9.0

  • New modernized user interface.
  • New firewall engine that handles most browsers.
  • Increased maximum log file size.
  • Disable Lock Computer also locks Win+L key.
  • Improved support for Windows 8.
  • Improved USB key authentication.
  • Improved translations.

Version 8.4

  • Disable pinned apps.
  • Disable F10 key.
  • Apply settings option.
  • Desktop screenshot in e-mail reports.
  • Microsoft Edge restrictions (Professional edition only).
  • Support for Windows 10 2004 and 20H2.
  • Support for Firefox 81, Edge 88, Opera 72, Opera GX, and Chrome 88.
  • Improved support for high-DPI and text scaling.
  • Minor improvements.

Version 8.3

  • Disable screen edge swipe in Windows 10.
  • Force system shutdown in Windows 8 and higher.
  • Disable timeline.
  • Disable quick access toolbar.
  • Full support for unicode websites.
  • Remote apps snapshot.
  • Support for Opera 60, Firefox 68 and Yandex Browser 19.
  • Revised manual.

Version 8.2

  • Support for Chrome 71, Opera 57 and Yandex Browser 18.11.
  • Lock hidden icons.
  • Block unsigned executables.
  • Block right-click in Windows 10 Start menu.
  • Block Ctrl+N, Ctrl+S, and Ctrl+O keys.
  • Now handles secondary taskbar on dual-monitor systems.
  • Bug fixed: File created and File deleted log events conflict under some systems.
  • Bug fixed: LockBox freezes on long time operations.
  • Minor fixes and improvements.

Version 8.1

  • Chrome restrictions.
  • Disable IE InPrivate browsing.
  • Hide libraries.
  • Support for Yandex Browser 18.
  • Support for Chrome 69.
  • E-mail reports every 20 hours.
  • Screen capture now supports multi-display systems.
  • Navigation buttons in Snapshot window.
  • Improved support for Windows Vista and Windows 10.
  • Bug fixed: old-version profiles are not loaded correctly.
  • Minor fixes and improvements.

Version 8.0

  • Updated look and feel.
  • Email reports are now include computer name and IP address.
  • Disable Shift, Alt, Ctrl, and F2 keys.
  • Disable drag and drop.
  • Blocked keywords now can include wildcards.
  • Hide menu also blocks Organize button in Windows Vista and Windows 7.
  • Disable App key also disables Shift+F10.
  • Timer window now automatically sticks to the screen edge.
  • Improved support for Microsoft Edge.
  • Fixed loading delay issue under Windows 10.
  • Fixed App key blocking issue.
  • Minor improvements.

Version 7.5

  • Hide All Programs option now works on Windows 10 without reboot.
  • Support for Firefox Quantum 58.
  • Support for Firefox 57.
  • Support for Tor Browser 7.0.
  • Support for Microsoft Edge 40.
  • Fixed Avast conflict issues.
  • Fixed some memory leaking issues.
  • Bug fixed: Save Log command corrupts the log file.
  • Bug fixed: hide Recycle Bin doesn't work under Windows 10 1709.
  • Bug fixed: no timer window after restart.
  • Minor changes and improvements.

Version 7.4

  • Full support for WinLock Remote for Android.
  • Parental control profile.
  • Sleep option under Shutdown menu.
  • Remote sleep.
  • Reply to remote messages.
  • E-mail reports.
  • Support for Update Notification IP action.
  • Brute-force cracking protection.
  • Maximum log file size is limited to 9Mb.
  • Application launched event.
  • Built-in sounds.
  • Removed Shutdown Event Tracker option.
  • Minor fixes and improvements.

Version 7.2

  • Desktop and webcam snapshots.
  • Disable Shift+Del, Del and Esc.
  • Block removables also blocks portable devices.
  • Improved executables protection.
  • User name in log.
  • Fixed some Instant Lock issues.
  • Blocked key may be jammed under some conditions.
  • Minor fixes and improvements.

Version 7.1

  • USB authentication.
  • Password generator.
  • New lock mode.
  • Hide tools button in Internet Explorer 9 and higher.
  • Support for Chrome 49 and 50.
  • Support for Tor browser.
  • Lock and Instant Lock hotkeys.
  • Multiple remote notification addresses.
  • Hide clock and Show desktop button.
  • Disable automatic updates in Windows 10.
  • Onscreen timer is now available in Standard edition.
  • Improved support for Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge.
  • Fixed some Window 2000 incompatibility issues.
  • Dutch translation.
  • Spanish help.
  • Revised French and Portuguese help files.
  • Minor changes and fixes.

Version 7.0

  • Unlock prompt on secure desktop.
  • Instant Lock.
  • Lock workstation.
  • USB exclusions.
  • Lock clipboard.
  • Block network drives.
  • Disable Ease of Access.
  • New virtual keyboard.
  • Pin remote messages.
  • New remote access capabilities.
  • Improved executables protection.
  • Improved support for Chrome and Firefox.
  • Minor changes and improvements.