Auto Lock

Auto Lock is a small-sized and portable application that schedules the computer to automatically log off, lock, restart or shut down at user's choice.

It includes an intuitive set of features that can be tinkered with by all types of users, regardless of their skill level in such tools.

Since installation is not a prerequisite, you may drop the executable file to a custom folder in the hard disk and run it.

There is the alternative to save Auto Lock to a pen drive or similar storage unit, in order to run it on any machine effortlessly, without previous installers.

What's worth mentioning is the fact that the Windows registry does not get updated with new entries, and no additional files are created on the HDD, leaving it clean after removal.

Auto Lock is wrapped in a small, regular window with a well-organized structure, where you can schedule the workstation to perform one of the aforementioned power management options using force, or only if the system is in idle state.

All you have to do is establish the countdown timer and click a button to activate it. The program is able to check the screen and trigger the scheduled command only if it's turned off, as well as to mute system sound.

We have noticed minimal CPU and RAM consumption during Auto Lock's runtime, so it's safe to say it does not affect the computer's overall performance. It minimizes to the system tray area, so users may carry on with their usual activity without interruptions.

No error dialogs popped up in our tests, and the tool did not hang or crash. We have not come across any issues. In conclusion, Auto Lock is a decent application for any user who wants to schedule a power management option through a countdown timer without configuring complicated features.