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Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition Changelog

What's new in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 214

Aug 31, 2021
  • Enhancement: Added support for Microsoft Edge lockdown capabilities
  • Enhancement: Added direct support for Chrome and Edge command line switches
  • Bug Fix: Fixed anissue where Windos Update - Windos Registry information was being inadvertently removed

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 211 (Jul 3, 2019)

  • Modification: Updated Browser Edition to support new Chromium's new implementation of disabling automatic browser updates

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 210 (Jun 16, 2019)

  • Bug Fix: Minor Proxy server connectivity fix.

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 209 (Jun 11, 2019)

  • Bug Fix: Fixed bug causing Remote Management Services not to run

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 207 (Jun 7, 2019)

  • Bug Fix: Fixed issue regarding Inteset Remote Management Services where when using a proxy server, the system would not connec

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 203 (Jul 27, 2018)

  • Enhancement: Improved support for international keyboards. Supports special characters when pressing the AltGr in combination with other keys.
  • See Administrator Guide > Hidden Features > International Keyboard Support setting.

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 202 (Jul 27, 2018)

  • Modification: For PlayBox users only. Disabled Secure Lockdown hotkey.

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 200 (May 31, 2018)

  • Enhancement: For Windows 10, Secure Lockdown now disables the Mobile Hotspot feature

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 199 (May 31, 2018)

  • Bug Fix: Fixed issue where many lockdown features for Chrome stopped functioning upon a Chrome update under the Windows Home OS.

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 198 (Mar 2, 2018)

  • Enhancement:
  • For Windows 10, added ability to disable the Windows 10 Shell Experience which includes the Start Menus, Action Center, Available Networks, and other Windows 10 UI elements.

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 195 (Feb 9, 2018)

  • Enhancement: Improved No Windows Updates feature. This option now perminantly diasables the Windows Update service.
  • The Windows Update service will need to be enabled manually if Windows Updates are needed (Go to the Windows Computer Management > Services and Applications).
  • Enhancement: Added a Chrome Lockdown > General > Reset Chrome option that will set Chrome to its default state.
  • Enhancement: The Chrome Lockdown > No Chrome Updates option now fully disable the Chrome Update. There were some cases where this option was not working.

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.176 (May 17, 2017)

  • Enhancements:
  • Disables "Multitasking > Snap" feature from Windows 10 Tablet Mode
  • Removes all options from the Windows 10 Settings page

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.171 (Mar 2, 2017)

  • Bug Fix:
  • Fixed issue where some blocked keys could become unblocked.

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.165 (Dec 11, 2016)

  • Modification: For Windows 10, added disabling of certain Modern UI apps that cannot be uninstalled including Cortana (Search), Connect, and Microsoft Edge. This was added due to changes in the Windows Start Menu that exposes those apps
  • Bug Fix: Fixed some minor bugs

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.162 (Nov 29, 2016)

  • Bug Fix:
  • Fixed issue where blocked keys stay persistent in some cases.
  • Enhancements:
  • Added ability to allow adding or removing printers while system is locked down. See "Enable Modify Printers" option under the "Hidden Secure Lockdown Features" section of the Administrator Guide.

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.161 (Nov 27, 2016)

  • Bug Fix: Fixed issue brought on by a Windows 10 Update that prevented Secure Lockdown from removing the power button options from the CTRL+ALT+DEL screen.
  • Modification: PlayBox - Now allows Chrome Developer Tools
  • Modification: PlayBox - Removed annoying StratosMedia app that lanched upon app install

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.160 (Oct 20, 2016)

  • Bug Fix: Fixed settings export issue where RMS info was being exported and should not have been
  • Bug Fix: Fixed RMS issue where disabled devices where being displayed
  • Bug Fix: Fixed issue Windows 10 problem where Start button context menu was displaying upon right-click
  • Enhancements: RMS ability to save a device settings template
  • Enhancements: RMS ability to import a saved device template

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.159 (Oct 6, 2016)

  • Enhancements:
  • Added alternative Secure Lockdown hotkey ("Alt+F9"). Available if Secure Lockdown Hidden Feature setting is applied. See Administrator Guide.
  • Modification:
  • Licensing validation no longer uses the Windows Product ID

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.156 (Aug 24, 2016)

  • Bug Fix: Fixed issue with RMS get snapshot feature
  • Enhancements: Reduced image size and improved response time when getting RMS snapshot
  • Enhancements: Improved reliabbility of Alt+Shift+S hotkey

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.155 (Aug 24, 2016)

  • Bug Fix: Fixed wrong Build version reporting in the Remote Management Services after a Secure Lockdown release update is performed.
  • Bug Fix: Fixed issue where the Master Process will launch even if it is already running after an RMS Secure Lockdown release update is performed.
  • Bug Fix: Fixed problem when No Desktop was selected under Windows 10 the Win 10 Settings screen and other Windows dialog objects would not hide if accessed
  • Enhancements: Secure Lockdown now removes the IE "Add to Favorites bar" button

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.153 (Aug 24, 2016)

  • Bug Fix: Fixed bug enabling the Ease of Access Control Panel screen to be accessible.

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.152 (Aug 24, 2016)

  • Enhancements: Optimized command-line capabilities. Removed potential of form close error upon Windows shutdown
  • Enhancements: Remote Management Service client (SLAgent) now ensures Secure Lockdown is running

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.151 (Aug 24, 2016)

  • Bug Fix: Fixed bug in Windows 10 where when SL is enabled, pressing Ctrl+Alt+Del randomly, could cause Windows to close SL.
  • Enhancements: If Secure Lockdown is enabled and its background process is terminated unexpectidly, the SLAgent will attempt to restart it. It checks every 90 seconds.

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.150 (Aug 24, 2016)

  • Bug Fix: Fixed bug that cause SL to crash when enabled. This issue was a result of a Microsoft .Net Framework update in the previous release.

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.149 (Aug 24, 2016)

  • Bug Fix: Fixed import settings issue where if the path had spaces, the import would fail, but produced a message that it succeeded.
  • Enhancements: Ability to disable Windows Updates.
  • Bug Fix: Fixed issue in Chrome where No Right-Click option would occasionally not work.
  • Enhancements: Secure Lockdown now requires the Microsoft .Net 4.5.2 framework. This will allow for future imrovements.

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.146 (Aug 24, 2016)

  • Enhancements: When in Windows 10 Desktop and Tablet Mode, the Cortana button has been disabled.

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.145 (Jun 24, 2016)

  • Enhancements:
  • Added Remote Management Services! You can now control Secure Lockdown devices via the Inteset Remote Management services found on our website. See the User Guide for more information.

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.143 (Apr 27, 2016)

  • Bug Fix:
  • In Chrome, fixed issue where the "Shift + Enter" keys opened whatever link or object is selected (which the tab key can cycle through) in a new window. This mainly adversely affected Chrome while in Kiosk mode.

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.141 (Apr 13, 2016)

  • Bug Fix: Fixed issue if multiple editions of Secure Lockdown are installed under the same account
  • Enhancements: Added 'ctrl+S' blocked keystroke to Chrome

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.139 (Apr 13, 2016)

  • Enhancements: Remove Microsoft OneDrive from Explorer Window
  • Enhancements: Removes "Favorites" feature in Win 7,8 Explorer and "Quick access" feature in Win 10 Explorer
  • Enhancements: Ability to remove "Libraries" from Explorer
  • Enhancements: Disables the Windows Store access on Win 8+
  • Enhancements: Removes the Address bar in Win 10 Explorer
  • Bug Fix: Fixed issue where Import Settings feature would not update some settings that where removed
  • Enhancements: Improved the reliability of the Alt+Shift+S hotkey

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.137 (Apr 13, 2016)

  • Enhancements: General optimizations and improvements

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.136 (Apr 13, 2016)

  • Bug Fix: fixed FIPS Compliance bug in password settings

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.135 (Apr 13, 2016)

  • Bug Fix: fixed issue where the Chrome "Restore pages?" message was not being removed (cuased by changes in new edition of Chrome).
  • Bug Fix: fixed Desktop Background image issue whereby it was not displaying in Windows 10 if the "No Desktop" option was disabled.
  • Enhancement: General code optimizations
  • Enhancement: Added FIPS Compliance

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.133 (Apr 13, 2016)

  • Enhancement: General code optimizations

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.131 (Apr 13, 2016)

  • Added ability to use Universal Apps as a Master Application. See Sticky note in Inteset Forum for instructions.
  • Fixed issue with not being able to add a printer when Secure Lockdown is enabled and the Control Panel restrictions for adding a printer where disabled.

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.130 (Apr 13, 2016)

  • Enhancement: Licensing improvements

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.129 (Nov 6, 2015)

  • Bug Fix: Fixed "Value of '0' is not valid for 'Value'" error that appeared in some scenarios upon restoring settings
  • New Feature: Added localization debugging and settings features

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.128 (Nov 6, 2015)

  • Bug Fix: Fixed Win 10 "No Action Center" issue where the feature would not work on some systems

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.127 (Nov 6, 2015)

  • Enhancement: Minor improvements

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.126 (Oct 2, 2015)

  • Bug Fix: Fixed issue with where the Taskbar Jump List would display in Windows 8 - 10
  • Enhancement: Removed the left-to-right swipe (Task View) feature on touch devices

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.125 (Aug 13, 2015)

  • Enhancement: Improved Windows 10 compatibility.

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.124 (Jul 27, 2015)

  • Enhancement: Readied application for Windows 10 compatibility.

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.122 (Jul 3, 2015)

  • Enhancement: Improved settings restore process.
  • Bug Fix: Fixed issue with "KeepRunningStartInterval" hidden feature setting whereby it was not working in all cases.
  • Bug Fix: Fixed issue with "MasterProcessExitDelay" hidden feature setting whereby it was functioning on all master app restarts instead of just the initial startup.

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.121 (Jun 10, 2015)

  • Enhancement: Under the System Lockdown > Log Off / Restart section, ability to automatically log off after a specified time period.
  • Bug Fix: Minor bug fixes.

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.120 (May 8, 2015)

  • Bug Fix: Minor bug fixes

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.118 (May 5, 2015)

  • Bug Fix: Fixed 'No Ctrl+Alt+Del' option warning message from appearing on startup if enabled.

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.117 (Apr 21, 2015)

  • Enhancement: Added the ability to disable the Windows 'Ctrl+Alt+Del' function.

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.116 (Apr 21, 2015)

  • Bug Fix: Resolved an issue where when the System Lockdown > Local Level > No Desktop option is enabled, in certian situations, the Desktop background image could appear on top of all other windows making access to those other windows impossible.

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.115 (Apr 21, 2015)

  • Enhancement: Under the System Lockdown > Machine Level section, added the ability to deny access to new USB devices.
  • Enhancement: While locked down, under Windows 8 and above, users can no longer use the "press and hold" feature to right-click on devices with touch screens.

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.114 (Mar 19, 2015)

  • Enhancement: Reduced the posibility of the "Black Screen of Death" issue where, when enabled, the Secure Lockdown utility does not run on login. This issue could occur if the "System Lockdown > Local Level > No Desktop" option is chosen and an anti-virus protection application blocks Secure Lockdown from replacing the Windows Shell.
  • Bug Fix: Fixed bug with On-screen Keyboard Helper that did not allow the settings to be saved.

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.113 (Feb 7, 2015)

  • Enhancement: In IE, added the ability to display the Find Dialog by pressing the CTRL-F key sequence.
  • Enhancement: In Chrome, restrict user ability to add a new profile (person).
  • Enhancement: In Chrome, restrict user ability to enable Guest browsing.

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.112 (Feb 7, 2015)

  • Enhancement: Improved OS build capabilities to include end user side license activation.
  • Bug Fix: Fixed issue that could cause the Secure Lockdown utility not to start upon login when it's enabled.

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.110 (Dec 27, 2014)

  • New Feature: Can now enable the "Change a password" option in the CTRL-ALT-DELETE screen: Add the registry DWORD key value "EnableChangePassword = 1" to the "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Inteset\SecureLockdown_v2_MA" registry key.

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.109 (Dec 5, 2014)

  • Modification: Removed some unnecessary settings elements in the export settings function.
  • Enhancement: Improved the System Lockdown > Local Machine > No USB Drives option to include all removable devices.
  • Bug Fix: Fixed issue where the "Google Chrome didn't shut down correctly" message was not being removed in some cases.
  • Bug Fix: Fixed issue whereby Deactivating, then Activating the license would result in the Activation Splash screen appearing again.

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.108 (Nov 3, 2014)

  • New Feature: Can now remove all Inteset branding and system information while Secure Lockdown is Enabled: Add the registry DWORD key value "RemoveBranding = 1" to the "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Inteset\SecureLockdown_v2" registry key.
  • Bug Fix: Fixed some issues related to the browser Restart functionality particularly in Windows 8.

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.107 (Nov 3, 2014)

  • Bug Fix: Fixed a potential issue that could cause Secure Lockdown to sense that Chrome is not installed when it is.
  • New Feature: Added ability to export and import Secure Lockdown settings. This feature resides under the "Help" tab.
  • Enhancement: Improved the Secure Lockdown Command line features. Now includes the ability to export and import settings, then apply them even if Secure Lockdown is enabled. This is ideal for remote management tools. More information including proper syntax is available in the User Guide.

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.105 (Oct 8, 2014)

  • Enhancement: Revised the IE Lockdown Allowed Sites functionality so that the "Content Advisor" message is less prominent. Pages will also load quicker when this feature is used.

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.103 (Sep 1, 2014)

  • Bug Fix: Fixed issue where the "Google Chrome didn't shut down correctly" message was not being removed in some cases.

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.102 (Aug 20, 2014)

  • Enhancement: Improved SafeMode disabling
  • New Feature: By default Secure Lockdown restricts access to the Windows Command Prompt. Add the following Windows Registry entry to allow access to the Command Prompt:
  • Add the registry DWORD key value "EnableCommandPrompt = 1" to the "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Inteset\SecureLockdown_v2" registry key.
  • Enhancement: Removed the ability to invoke the Sticky Keys and Filter Keys dialogs in the Windows Welcome screen (login screen) and locked down user account
  • Enhancement: Removed the occurance of the Chrome "Crash" page appearing if the browser was terminated ungracefully (ie: a power outage)
  • Bug Fix: Fixed issue where the browser Inactive Reset Interval could not be greater than 100 minutes. Now the maximun value is 2000 minutes.
  • Enhancement: Added the ability to restart the computer at either a specific time of the day, and/or a number of minutes the system has been inactive (idle). This is a great feature for use in
  • conjunction with your periodic login scripts, or "SteadyState" tools such as Toolwiz - Time Freeze, or Horizon Datasys - Reboot Restore RX

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.101 (Jul 9, 2014)

  • Enhancement: By default, Secure Lockdown disables access to the Windows Control Panel and all of its features. Using a "hidden" Secure Lockdown setting (see Administrator Guide), the Control Panel can be enabled. While it's enabled and as a security precaution, no options are available to select in the Control Panel screen. In order to enable a specific Control Panel option, it must be specified in a Secure Lockdown specific Windows registry setting. Add the registry Multi-String key name of "ControlPanelOptions" to the "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Inteset\SecureLockdown_v2" registry key. Then add the Control Panel options needed based on the well known "Canonical Names" to the key name value.
  • Bug Fix: Fixed problem where the IE Allowed Sites feature would always return a "Content Advisor" message

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.100 (Jul 9, 2014)

  • Bug Fix: Fixed issue in Win XP where enabling SL failed when trying to remove Windows Libraries.

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.099 (Jul 9, 2014)

  • Enhancement: When the Chrome No Downloads option is selected Secure Lockdown now blocks the download before it starts. Previously, files were downloaded, then immediately deleted.
  • Enhancement: The Chrome Task Manager is now blocked from use when Secure Lockdown is enabled.

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.098 (Jun 12, 2014)

  • New Feature: Added Chrome Lockdown > General Options > Delete Cache option that will remove all profile, history, cookies, etc from the browser upon close.
  • New Feature: By default Secure Lockdown restricts access to Windows Management Console apps. This feature provides the ability to allow Management Console Snap-in applications (*.msc files).
  • Add the following Windows Registry entry to allow access to the Management Console: Add the registry DWORD key value "EnableManagementConsole = 1" to the
  • "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Inteset\SecureLockdown_v2_MA" registry key.
  • New Feature: By default Secure Lockdown restricts access to Windows Registry Editor. Add the following Windows Registry entry to allow access to the Windows Registry Editor:
  • Add the registry DWORD key value "EnableRegEdit = 1" to the "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Inteset\SecureLockdown_v2_MA" registry key.
  • New Feature: By default Secure Lockdown removes the Explorer Command Bar that appears at the top of Windows Explorer. Add the following Windows Registry entry to display the Explorer Command Bar:
  • Add the registry DWORD key value "EnableExplorerCommandBar = 1" to the "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Inteset\SecureLockdown_v2_MA" registry key.
  • Bug Fix: Fixed issue where the Desktop background image may display over the master application if the "No Desktop" option is enabled.
  • Enhancement: Removed the Windows Explorer Library folders while locked down.
  • Enhancement: Removed the Windows 8.1 Win X menu while locked down.

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.097 (May 29, 2014)

  • Bug Fix: Added several missed "chrome://" URLs to the always blocked list.
  • Bug Fix: Fixed Windows 8.1 issue where the Windows Sign In screen did not return the Power options button upon disabling Secure Lockdown

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.096 (May 29, 2014)

  • Bug Fix: Fixed "Could not save Allowed Sites list" message that would erroneously appear in some situations.

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.095 (May 29, 2014)

  • Enhancement: For Chrome lockdown, all "file://" scheme access is now blocked by default when the "Allowed Sites" feature is not in use.

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.094 (May 29, 2014)

  • Modification: IE Allowed URLs are now stored and retreived under Secure Lockdown settings and not retreived directly from IE's settings.
  • Enhancement: There is now more granular control over what Chrome features can be accessed including History, Extensions, Bookmark Manager, and Downloads.
  • Enhancement: The Allowed URLs list URL syntax can now omit the use of the asterisk wildcard
  • Bug Fix: Chrome allowed access to the C: drive using the "file://" scheme. It is now blocked.

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.092 (May 6, 2014)

  • Bug Fix: Fixed issues in IE where in some circumstances a user could get to the menu bar right-click menu.
  • Bug Fix: Fixed issues where if Secure Lockdown is running enabled under multiple accounts, the Secure Lockdown runtime would not launch under the second account.
  • Bug Fix: Fixed Enable Secure Lockdown crash issue that would not allow Secure Lockdown to be enabled.

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.091 (Apr 24, 2014)

  • New Feature: Added ability to lock down Google Chrome (ver 28+) the same way Internet Explorer can be locked down (see User Guide for details).
  • Enhancement: Improved error reporting.
  • Bug Fix: Fixed issue where sometimes Secure Lockdown incorrectly determined that the master process was running.

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.090 (Apr 12, 2014)

  • Bug Fix: Fixed issue where some Internet Explorer shortcut keys could be enables even when the Secure Lockdown settings where set to disable them.
  • Bug Fix: Fixed Enable Secure Lockdown crash issue that would not allow Secure lockdown to be enabled.

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.089 (Apr 12, 2014)

  • Bug Fix: Fixed issue where Windows Start Menu 'Most Recent Items' list would not display any items
  • Bug Fix: Fixxed issue where the "No USB Drives" option if unchecked would not save, thus, the feature could not be disabled.

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.088 (Mar 28, 2014)

  • Enhancement: Removed ability to right-click on the Interent Explorer Command Bar
  • Enhancement: Added a utility (AppInstGrd.exe) that provides the ability to disable, then enable the application installation lock feature. This is useful if administrators need to update or periodically install applications on a scheduled basis such as antivirus definitions or Windows Updates. This utility is to be used in conjunction with the Windows Task Scheduler. Complete usage instructions can be found in the Secure Lockdown - Administrators Guide.
  • Bug Fix: Fixed a problem where the Network Connections icon would not display in the Taskbar when the Taskbar is enabled
  • Enhancement: Windows standard Print dialog now disallows adding or deleting printers or browsing for a printer on the network

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.086 (Mar 19, 2014)

  • New Feature: Added Remote Management activation capability. This will allow future versions of Secure Lockdown to be remotely managed and updated.
  • Bug Fix: Fixed issue when CTRL+ALT+DELETE is pressed, certain keys no longer work
  • Bug Fix: Fixed issue where system keys were always blocked regardless of option selection on some systems

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.085 (Feb 27, 2014)

  • Bug Fix: Fixed issue where the IE Restart Delay was not registering

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.084 (Feb 14, 2014)

  • New Feature: For Windows 8.1, added protections if a physical keyboard is not present. The default Windows keyboard does not have an Alt key, thus the virtual keyboard will be modified to include a 'Compatibility Mode' keyboard.
  • Modification: The 'Ctrl+Period' hotkey feature was removed due to the added 'Compatibility Mode' keyboard feature
  • Enhancement: For Windows 8.1, improved 'No Drag Close' feature. Improved for touch devices

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.083 (Feb 8, 2014)

  • New Feature: Ability to individually define what system keys (system shortcuts are available)
  • Enhancement: Now blocks various Windows Explorer shortcuts
  • Enhancement: Separated Logoff/Shutdown feature. Can now choose between either option
  • Enhancement: Added option to block USB drives entirely
  • Enhancement: For Windows 8.1, added protections if a physical keyboard is not present. The default Windows keyboard does not have an Alt key, thus another hotkey is available ("Ctrl-Period") to invoke the Secure Lockdown Configuration utility.
  • Enhancement: For Windows 8.1, can now use Circle Dock with the Windows Task bar and/or Desktop icons
  • Enhancement: Can now remove the Windows 8.1 Charms bar, Hot corners, Start button, and Desktop Drag Close features independently
  • Enhancement: Ability to select finer control over Internet Explorer layout options
  • Bug Fix: Minor bug fixes

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.082 (Jan 6, 2014)

  • New Feature: Redesigned, clearer UI layout
  • Bug Fix: Minor bug fixes
  • Enhancement: IE Lockdown now integrated into the Secure Lockdown utility.

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.081 (Dec 19, 2013)

  • New Features:
  • Added 30 day trial offline activation via trial certificate. You can now test Secure Lockdown without an Internet connection (not available for Windows XP)
  • Can now use the standard Windows Start menu as the application launcher instead of Circle Dock
  • Bug Fix:
  • Minor bug fixes

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.080 (Dec 6, 2013)

  • Bug Fix: Trial license did not work. Bug was introduces in 2.00.079 build

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.079 (Nov 27, 2013)

  • New Feature: Added offline activation via cert key file
  • Enhancement: Removal of Win 8.1 Charms bar via gesture swipe
  • Enhancement: Removal of Win 8.1 Search Pane
  • Bug Fix: Minor bug fixes

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.078 (Nov 20, 2013)

  • Enhancement: Can now use either the Circle Dock program launcher, or the Winows Metro UI Start page
  • Modification: Quicker overall startup
  • Modification: Default Circle Dock startup delay is now 5 seconds (was 10 sec).
  • Enhancement: Win 8 Removes Windows File Explorer Ribbon feature
  • Enhancement: Improved Desktop Icons feature - right click on on icons not allowed
  • Enhancement: Improved Desktop Taskbar feature - Quickbar now available
  • Enhancement: Disables access to command prompt commands
  • Enhancement: Added "Alt+Space" to restricted key presses
  • Bug Fix: Fixed Circle Dock issue where dock folder would not open and instead produced an "This program does not have a program associated..." error.
  • Bug Fix: Minor bug fixes.

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.077 (Oct 3, 2013)

  • New Feature: Ability to disable the Windows Auto Play feature from within Secure Lockdown.
  • Bug Fix: Fix issue where there was a blank space where the Taskbar normally is - would occur if the Windows "Auto hide Taskbar" feature was disabled.

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.076 (Sep 28, 2013)

  • New Feature: Ability to allow apps to be installed when locked down.
  • Bug Fix: Fixed issue where apps could be installed via removable devices in certain situations.

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.074 (Aug 21, 2013)

  • Bug Fix: Fixed issue with Win XP users where Secure Lockdown wouldn't start if the .Net 4.0 was installed.
  • New Feature: Ability to show or remove the Windows Desktop Taskbar (the Windows Start button is not visable). This feature is available under the "Customizations/System Options" tab and can be enabled or disabled with the "No Desktop Icons" option.

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.073 (Aug 2, 2013)

  • New Feature: Ability to show or remove Windows Desktop icons remove icons (files, folders, shortcuts, etc). Previously, Desktop icons where always hidden. This feature is available under the "Customizations/System Options" tab and can be enabled or disabled with the "No Desktop Icons" option.
  • Modification: Customizations/System Options "Disable Desktop" option has been renamed to "No Desktop"
  • Bug Fix: Cosmetic bug when pressing Alt-Shift-S when the Secure Lockdown configuration tool was already active and visable.

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.072 (Jul 18, 2013)

  • Bug Fix: Eliminated "unknown explorer version (6.1.7601.17567), can't apply patch" error that would occur on some systems during the start of Secure Lockdown
  • Enhancement: Simplified password entry usage when there is no password. When there is no password, all configuration are available without pressing the password "Apply" button
  • Enhancement: Other minor improvements

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.068 (Jun 8, 2013)

  • Enhancement: disables several Internet Explorer shortcut keys including: ctrl-e, ctrl-y, ctrl-u

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.067 (May 23, 2013)

  • Bug Fix: Fixed issue in Circle Dock where in some cases Internet Explorer would not restore from a minimized state when the "Single Instance" option was selected

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.066 (May 18, 2013)

  • Bug Fix: In some cases the wrong version (ie: 32bit vs 64bit) of Internet Explorer - Kiosk Mode was being launched from the created Desktop shortcut
  • Bug Fix: If a malformed executable path is encountered when attempting to launch a Background app, a fatal error could occur causing the Secure Lockdown configuration tool to be inaccessible.
  • Bug Fix: Fixed issue in Circle Dock where in some cases the app Single Instance setting (restore app if it's already running) feature would not restore the app
  • Bug Fix: Fixed issue in Circle Dock where on 64bit systems, the Item name would get truncated when using the Drag Shortcut to the Dock feature
  • Enhancement: Added Desktop Background image when Desktop is disabled

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.065 (May 4, 2013)

  • Bug Fix: When used with Secure Lockdown and "Disable Desktop" feature, On-screen Keyboard Helper title bar would show when the Minimize to Tray option was selected
  • Big Fix: Fixed multi-user issue with Circle Dock where it would not load if Circle Dock was running under a different account
  • Enhancement: Added ability to have different Circle Dock settings per account
  • Enhancement: Added ability to run Shortcut ("lnk") and ClickOnce ("appref-ms") files as a Background App or Circle Dock application

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.064 (May 4, 2013)

  • Bug Fix: Fixed some Secure Lockdown screen form issues that skewed various form controls when the Windows Display settings were set to something other than 100%.

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.062 (Apr 12, 2013)

  • Enhancement: "On-screen Keyboard Helper" toggle button can now be hidden after x seconds of inactivity
  • Bug Fix: Fixed issue where the "Shutdown" option was not available in the CTRL-ALT-Delete screen when the "No Logoff/Shutdown" option was unchecked

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.060 (Mar 30, 2013)

  • Enhancement: Improved Windows XP-Vista Common Dialog restrictions.
  • Bug Fix: Fixed bug in Circle Dock where "Toggling/Edge Width" setting would reset to 10 pixels.
  • Bug Fix: Fixed ".Net - hwnd cannot be IntPtr.Zero or null" error in "On-screen Keyboard Helper" that could appear in some circumstances when using the Tablet PC Input Panel keyboard.

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.059 (Mar 30, 2013)

  • New Feature: Added a new Inteset System utility called "On-screen Keyboard Helper" that allows use of the Free Windows "On-screen Keyboard" or "Tablet PC Input Panel" keyboard for use with touchscreen setups. Its main feature prevents users from perminantly closing the virtual keyboard.
  • Bug Fix: Fixed "DisableTaskbarOnTop" error found in Windows XP. If you encounter this error in Windows 7/8, remove it by removing Windows Update KB2515325, or by selecting the "Disable Desktop" option in the Secure Lockdown Customization settings.

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.058 (Mar 7, 2013)

  • Enhancement: Improved Start Menu lockdown

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.057 (Feb 25, 2013)

  • Bug Fix: Delete issue when dragging a Circle Dock icon to center while Secure Lockdown is enabled bug fixed.

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.056 (Feb 16, 2013)

  • Enhancement: Added ability to run a Windows shortcut as a Background application
  • Bug Fix: Circle Dock toggle when moving mouse or touching the sides of screen now works consistantly.
  • Enhancement: License Auto-activation feature now provides the ability to prompt the user before auto-activating upon system bootup.
  • This allows users to activate Windows first before activating Secure Lockdown. Note that the Windows Product ID is a component
  • of the Secure Lockdown Licensing algorithm and needs to be set before the Secure Lockdown license is activated.
  • See the "Secure Lockdown - OS Image Installation Guide" for more details.
  • New Feature: Safe Mode can now be disabled.

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.054 (Feb 8, 2013)

  • Enhancement: Can now configure "Single Instance" and "Start in" settings within the Circle Dock Items configuration screen. (no longer need to use ProcessRunner utility)
  • Bug Fix: Circle Dock mouse-over delete bug fixed.
  • Bug Fix: Minor bug fixes

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.053 (Jan 25, 2013)

  • Bug Fix: Fixed Master Process Startup Delay bug where if "Keep Running" option was enabled, startup delay was ignored.
  • Enhancement: Can now run multiple versions of Secure Lockdown on the same computer. Note: cannot run multiple versions or more than one instance under the same account.
  • New Feature: Per request of some users, provided the ability to allow access to the TaskManager and its accompanying applications. Can be started via the Background Apps feature. Add the registry DWORD key value "EnableTaskManager = 1" to the "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Inteset\SecureLockdown_v2_MAE" registry key to enable Control Panel access. (custom)

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.052 (Jan 25, 2013)

  • Enhancement: Added "Shutdown" and "Logoff" buttons to the About tab that will allow an administrator to shutdown or logoff the computer after entering the Secure Lockdown password when Secure Lockdown in enabled.
  • Bug Fix: In Win XP, fixed "Run as" dialog appearing when "Disable Desktop" option was checked

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.049 (Jan 3, 2013)

  • New Feature: Now compatible with Windows XP and Vista (Fast User Switching not supported under XP)
  • New Feature: Ability to launch "background apps" with Secure Lockdown
  • Launches apps with elevated privileges
  • Removes the need to use Windows Task Manager to launch apps on Windows startup

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.048 (Dec 15, 2012)

  • Enhancement: Can now run multiple user accounts locked down with Secure Lockdown. Prior, only one account could be locked down
  • Bug Fix: minor bug fixes

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.047 (Nov 30, 2012)

  • Enhancement: can now allow access to local drives beyond "C" and removable drives and device
  • Modification: separated some common functions into a new utilities library (.dll)
  • Bug Fix: minor bug fixes

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.045 (Oct 20, 2012)

  • Enhancement: Improved password handling and encryption
  • Enhancement: Command line capabilities. Can now enable or disable Secure Lockdown from a command line

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.044 (Oct 6, 2012)

  • Enhancement: Now compatible with Windows 8
  • Enhancement: Streamlined GUI layout
  • Bug Fix: Small bug fixes

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.041 (Sep 3, 2012)

  • Bug Fix: Offline-activation request file was saving as non-ANSI type on some systems
  • Bug Fix: Other

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.040 (Aug 16, 2012)

  • Enhancement: More robust off-line product activation processing
  • Bug Fix: Fixed bug that may prevent the ability to do off-line product activation

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.038 (Jul 20, 2012)

  • Bug Fix: Fixed bug that on some systems could cause Secure Lockdown not to fully disable leaving it in a state that requires the user profile to be deleted in order to recover

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.037 (Jul 18, 2012)

  • Enhancement: Improved licensing component to handle a broader set of hardware scenarios.

New in Secure Lockdown - Multi Application Edition 2.0 Build 2.00.036 (Jul 18, 2012)

  • Enhancement: Special keys can now be disabled on the user level (Windows Key, Alt-Tab, Alt-Shift-Tab, Alt-Esc, Ctrl-Esc, Alt-F4, F1, F3)