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KeyLock Changelog

What's new in KeyLock 3.0.10 Beta

May 4, 2021
  • First stable build in 3.0.x series
  • Bug fixes

New in KeyLock 3.0.9 Beta (May 2, 2021)

  • Signed the executables
  • Bug fixes

New in KeyLock 3.0.8 Beta (Apr 21, 2021)

  • Added an option to require an extra password to sign in
  • Added offline KeyLock premium model sharing
  • Bug fixes

New in KeyLock 3.0.3 Beta (Mar 24, 2021)

  • New features in the beta:
  • Complete rewrite: every component has been reconsidered and improved
  • New user interface
  • Improved performance
  • New security protocol
  • Reported bugs:
  • Even if event logging has been disabled, "UnlockSuccess" is still logged.

New in KeyLock 2.1.1 (Aug 19, 2018)

  • Bug fixes

New in KeyLock 2.1.0 (Dec 28, 2017)

  • Added two-factor authentication
  • Security improvements
  • Bug fixes

New in KeyLock 2.0.0 (Feb 24, 2017)

  • Major changes in the GUI
  • KeyLock will now use the Windows lock screen to lock your PC
  • The possibility to disable auto locking
  • Improved support for PCs with multiple users

New in KeyLock 1.4.2 Build 10415 (Oct 26, 2016)

  • KeyLock is freeware again
  • Bug fixes
  • Minor changes

New in KeyLock 1.4.1 Build 10414 (Sep 26, 2016)

  • Added "NetLock": lock/unlock your PC with your phone (Android only)
  • Bug fixes
  • Minor changes

New in KeyLock 1.4.0 Build 10407 (Jun 12, 2016)

  • Some changes in the GUI
  • Protection improved
  • Memory/CPU usage improved
  • Added a new user interface for protection: "Modern UI"
  • KeyLock will use the task scheduler instead of a registry key to autostart
  • Added "Password Caching": if enabled, KeyLock will only ask for your password if you try to change settings
  • Bug fixes

New in KeyLock 1.2.8 Build 53 (Aug 20, 2015)

  • Bug fixes
  • Added a feature to keep the registry clean from unwanted changes made by KeyLock
  • Minor changes

New in KeyLock 1.2.7 Build 52 (Jul 8, 2015)

  • Added possibility to set a daily time limit for an unlock device
  • Minor changes in GUI
  • Improved stability
  • CPU usage reduced
  • (Critical) Bug fixes

New in KeyLock 1.2.6 Build 50 (Jun 15, 2015)

  • Minor changes in GUI (MUI 3.1)
  • Improved stability
  • Bug fixes

New in KeyLock 1.2.5 Build 49 (May 18, 2015)

  • WARNING: All unlock devices which have been created in previous versions are no longer working!
  • Bug fixes
  • (Critical) Two different PCs with the same keys can now use the same unlock device
  • (Critical) Unlock problems on some PCs solved

New in KeyLock 1.2.2 Build 46 (May 5, 2015)

  • New Features:
  • Added "Active Desktop" (web page as background)
  • The classic UI of the personalization window has been changed to the modern UI
  • Added possibility to reset the personalization settings
  • Added possibility to record audio if someone enters a wrong password
  • Added some additional notifications (PC lock, unlock, wrong password entered)
  • Added possibility to disable the taskbar icon and the notifications
  • Bug fixes:
  • (Critical) Personalization defaults are working with all resolutions now

New in KeyLock 1.2.1 Build 45 (Apr 21, 2015)

  • More and improved energy saving options
  • Added possibility to display variable information
  • USER_NAME = Username
  • PC_NAME = PC Name
  • OS_VERSION = System version
  • CPU_USAGE = CPU usage
  • MEM_FREE = Amount of free RAM
  • MEM_TOTAL = Total RAM
  • MEM_USAGE = Amount of used RAM
  • Bug Fixes

New in KeyLock 1.2.0 Build 44 (Apr 14, 2015)

  • Major changes in GUI
  • A lot of new customization options
  • Security Improved
  • DPP (Double Process Protection)
  • Bug Fixes

New in KeyLock 1.1.5 (Feb 17, 2015)

  • Minor improvements
  • Bug fixes

New in KeyLock 1.1.4 (Jan 23, 2015)

  • Security improved
  • Minor changes in GUI
  • Added option to hide battery status
  • Added option to hide clock / date
  • Added option to hide warnings when unusual events occur (UWS)
  • Removed LPS
  • Added possibility to import / export settings
  • Bug fixes

New in KeyLock 1.1.3 (Jan 9, 2015)

  • Security improved
  • Major changes in GUI
  • Bug fixes

New in KeyLock 1.1.2 (Dec 15, 2014)

  • Security improved
  • Added the possibility to secure KeyLock with a password
  • Bug fixes

New in KeyLock 1.1.0 (Nov 29, 2014)

  • Added an option to notify you with a mail when something strange happens
  • Security improved
  • Key security improved:
  • Lock screen security improved
  • Some extra information is showed on the lock screen:
  • Time
  • Date
  • Battery percentage
  • Error handling much improved
  • Updater improved
  • "KeyLock ID tracker" added
  • KeyLock is based on .NET Framework instead of the Visual Basic 6 runtime
  • GUI looks more modern ("Visual Windows XP style", no longer "Windows 9x style")
  • The benefits of .NET Framework:
  • Faster
  • Smaller (new size setup: 1.5 MB, installation size: 1 MB)
  • PNG images supported
  • Supported by Microsoft
  • 64 bit (if running on 32 bit system, KeyLock will launch in 32 bit mode. If running on 64 bit system, KeyLock will launch in 64 bit mode)
  • Unlock key added (with this key you can unlock your pc, replaced the old way of unlocking with the first key)
  • Many changes in the GUI
  • Event logging improved:
  • Added an event viewer
  • Added option to enable / disable event logging
  • Code optimization:
  • Faster
  • More stable
  • JPG style images converted to PNG images
  • Bug fixes

New in KeyLock 1.0.3 (Oct 10, 2014)

  • Code optimization
  • Bug fixes
  • Uses less memory
  • Faster
  • Splash screen changed
  • Small changes in GUI

New in KeyLock 1.0.1 (Oct 4, 2014)

  • Bug fixes
  • Changes in GUI
  • Added new customization options