December 23rd, 2010· Password Protect Windows at Startup
· Automatic Update Program
· Hide the Windows Start Menu
· Parental time control
· Lock access to any directory on your computer
September 20th, 2010· Password Protect Windows at Startup
· Hide the Windows Start Menu
· Password Protect Registry Tools
· Copy the configuration to other computers over a network with AutoUpate
· Automatic Update Program
· Encryption now handles sensitive files such as "jpg" with extra care
· Improved program look
· Some bugs fixed
· Parental time control feature to a set time limit on computers use
September 10th, 2010· Bug fixed when opening WinGuard Pro from the Start Menu, duplicates copies opened
· Added tabbed interface for easier navigation of program features
· Changed the way the software works so it's less intrusive
· Encrypt/Decrypt via Explorer bug; fixed. The program would ignore the users future attempts to encrypt or decrypt files if they got the password wrong
· Problem with saving settings and, installing WinGuard Pro on non-admin accounts;
Problem with uninstaller; Resolved:
Removed Tweaks (security on Vista/7 does not permit):
Some program settings removed:
New Vista style interface:
· Problem with the decryption of files, resulting in bad password;
Minor changes:
· Updated interface and minor updates
· New uninstall program.
· New options on Advanced include: "Hide Start Menu", "Lock Registry Tools", "Lock Windows at Startup"
· New Tasks added and updated on the Access Control tab
· Updated program interface slightly
· Encryption from Explorer easier-to-use
September 1st, 2010· Bug fixed when opening WinGuard Pro from the Start Menu, duplicates copies opened
· Added tabbed interface for easier navigation of program features
· Changed the way the software works so it's less intrusive
· Encrypt/Decrypt via Explorer bug; fixed. The program would ignore the users future attempts to encrypt or decrypt files if they got the password wrong
· Problem with saving settings and, installing WinGuard Pro on non-admin accounts; Resolved
· Problem with uninstaller; Resolved
· Removed Tweaks (security on Vista/7 does not permit)
· Some program settings removed
· New Vista style interface
· Problem with the decryption of files, resulting in bad password
Minor changes:
· Vista UAC Permissions for Registry Access Updated (this allows copying of the configuration over networks, see below)
· Permissions to copy the configuration to multiple computers over a network granted
· Updated interface and minor updates
· New uninstall program.
August 9th, 2010· Bug fixed when opening WinGuard Pro from the Start Menu, duplicates copies opened: 01/Jul/10.
· Added tabbed interface for easier navigation of program features: 01/Jul/10.
· Changed the way the software works so it's less intrusive: 04/Jul/10.
· Encrypt/Decrypt via Explorer bug; fixed. The program would ignore the users future attempts to encrypt or decrypt files if they got the password wrong: 04/Jul/10.
· Problem with saving settings and, installing WinGuard Pro on non-admin accounts; Resolved: 09/Jul/10.
· Problem with uninstaller; Resolved: 09/Jul/10.
· Removed Tweaks (security on Vista/7 does not permit): 14/Jul/10.
· Some program settings removed: 14/Jul/10.
· New Vista style interface: 14/Jul/10.
· Problem with the decryption of files, resulting in bad password; Resolved: 15/Jul/10.
· Minor changes: 17/Jul/10.
July 16th, 2010· Problem with the decryption of files, resulting in bad password
July 5th, 2010· Improved encryption routine
· Fixed a problem with some encryption passwords that contained unsupported characters
· Added 2 new features: No View on Drive and Enable Write-Protection on USB Flash drives (See Advanced>System Protection)
· Status bar now shown when encrypting files
· New look interface
· Remove programs from the Ignored Tasks List
· Improved secure uninstaller
· Updated Help File
· Improved protection of Main exe file from deletion, move, etc.
· New re-encrypt files automatically option
November 1st, 2009· Improved encryption routine
· Fixed a problem with some encryption passwords that contained unsupported characters
· Added 2 new features: No View on Drive and Enable Write-Protection on USB Flash drives (See Advanced>System Protection)
· Status bar now shown when encrypting files
· New look interface
· Remove programs from the Ignored Tasks List
· Improved secure uninstaller
· Updated Help File
· Improved protection of Main exe file from deletion, move, etc.
· New re-encrypt files automatically option
August 18th, 2009· Improved encryption routine
· Status bar now shown when encrypting files
· New look interface
· Remove programs from the Ignored Tasks List
· Lots of little bugs removed
· Improved secure uninstaller
· Updated Help File
· Improved protection of Main exe file from deletion, move, etc.
· New re-encrypt files automatically option
· Minor features and fixtures included
May 3rd, 2009· Disable tray menu items
· Lock Software Installer: does not prompt for each installer anymore
· Lock Internet Explorer and downloads does not prompt every time a new one is run
· Moved some things around
· Made some things easier to use
July 19th, 2006· Add: Mozilla Firebox, Windows Media Player, Recycle Bin and My Documents to Program Protection list.
· Add: Option to turn off Program Protection.