Settings Lock 2.4.0

I know I took a long time to customize my Windows-powered computer just the way I like it. And I would hate it if someone would tamper with my settings – like when I have guests over and they have to use my computer for a while; or when a family member insists on using my computer. If you feel the same way I do, then I present to you the Leithauser Research-developed application Settings Lock.

What does this application do? Well, as the name so adequately points out, it will put your Windows settings on lockdown. Settings Lock will password protect several Windows settings; unless the user provides the correct password, the following settings cannot be changed:

1. The computer clock time and date
2. System Restore
3. Video display properties: wallpaper, screen saver, and so on
4. Internet Options
5. Add/Remove Programs
6. User Accounts
7. Windows Security Center
8. System Properties
9. Add Hardware Wizard
10. Network Connects and Setup Wizard
11. Properties of individual files
12. Task Manager
13. Windows Explorer and My Computer folder options
14. DOS access
15. System Configuration Utility (MSConfig)

After the user provides the right password, only then can Settings Lock be deactivated. And only when Settings Lock is deactivated can any changes to the Windows settings be made.

Before you rush off to download Settings Lock, here are some technical details you might want to know about:

Download – the download weighs in at less than 500KB. This is good news; it means that even on a lousy internet connection the download will complete in no time at all.

Installation – Settings Lock can be installed on just about any version of the Microsoft-developed Windows operating system (XP or Vista recommended).

Limitations – you can use Settings Lock free of charge only during a trial period of 30 days.

Settings Lock is an incredibly easy to use application that will password protect a grand total of 15 Windows settings.

Pros

• Quite easy to use
• Lightweight download size
• Protects 15 Windows settings

Cons

• Free to try

About Leithauser Research
Software developer Leithauser Research comes up with quality shareware applications for Windows. It must be mentioned that half of all profits made from the applications marketed by Leithauser Research are donated to Trees For The Future, a nonprofit organization that plants trees in Africa, Asia, and Central and South America. For $1 donated, about 10 trees are planted.

There are three categories in the range of applications developed by Leithauser Research: computer security applications, business and personal productivity applications, and last but not least, recreational and educational applications.

Additional details about Leithauser Research and its products are available here.

Settings Lock has been reviewed by George Norman on 06 Jul 2010. Based on the user interface, features and complexity, Findmysoft has rated Settings Lock 4 out of 5 stars, naming it Excellent