Settings Lock is a software program for Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP/NT/Vista computers that allows you to Password Protect 13 Windows settings and functions. These settings are:
*The computer clock time and date
*System Restore
*Video display properties, such as wallpaper and screen saver (called Display Personalization in Vista)
*Internet Options
*Add/Remove Programs (called Programs and Features in Vista)
*User Accounts
*Windows Security Center
*System Properties
*Add Hardware Wizard
*Network Connects and Setup Wizard (called Network and Sharing Center in Vista)
*Properties of individual files (such as read-only)
* Task Manager
*Windows Explorer and My Computer folder options
Settings Lock protects these functions by blocking the Windows programs that allow you to access them. For example, if you password protect the System Restore, Settings Lock will not allow the System Restore program to run until you deactivate the Settings Lock Protection. There is a button on the Settings Lock control panel that allows you to temporarily turn off all protections, provided you know the Supervisor or administrator password. You an also permanently turn of any one or more of the protections if you know the administrator password.
Settings Lock is available as shareware ($25 individual fee, with volume discounts available). Try it for a month to see if you like it before you have to pay for it. Just download the install file to your computer, then run the file like a program by double-clicking on the install file in Windows Explorer or My Computer to install Settings Lock. Remember that complete instructions are provided for uninstalling Settings Lock if you decide that you do not like it. Settings Lock runs on Windows 95/98/2000/XP/ME/NT/Vista.
