Settings Lock

Settings Lock is a small application designed specifically for helping you encrypt several Windows settings and functions with the aid of a master password.

The installation doesn’t take too much time and at the end of process, you are required to encrypt the program by setting up a master password. This password prevents unauthorized users from altering you configuration settings and gaining access to Windows features.

You are welcomed by an intuitive GUI where most of the operations can be easily triggered. The program lists all Windows functions that you may password-protect them.

Settings Lock gives you the possibility to easily select or deselect the following functions: Date and Time, System Restore, Display Personalization, Internet Options, Programs and Features, User Accounts, Windows Security Center, System Properties, Add/Remove Programs, Network and Sharing Center, File Properties, Task Manager, Windows Explorer Folder Options, Task Manager, DOS Access, and MSConfig.

What’s more, you are allowed to pause or stop the blocking process. If you want to close the program or change the settings, you are asked to provide the correct master password. Tests revealed that Settings Lock carries out a task quickly and without errors. It is quite friendly with system resources, so the overall performance of the computer is not hampered.

To sum things up, Settings Lock offers a simple yet efficient software solution for helping you protect various Windows settings and features with the aid of a master password. Thanks to its straightforward layout, it is suitable for rookies and professionals alike.