What's new in WinLock V.15.6.0.0
Jan 19, 2015
- Fixed ALT+F4 closes winlock:
- We have added more security modules to make sure nothing can close Winlock.
- Fixed multiple icons in taskbar:
- Removed all multiple icons on taskbar now.
- Key jamming issue fixed:
- We listened to your feedback and added an option to turn off jamming.
- Automatic updates:
- Brand new advanced update system to bring you sub versions.
- Fixed winlock crash issue on some computers:
- The coding has been changed up to support all types of processors.
New in WinLock V.15.4.0.0 (Feb 24, 2014)
- Acquisition of Winlock by LIVETECH
- Fixed issue with enabled desktop interaction on Minimalistic mode
- Fixed issue with CTRL+L and SHIFT+L opening multiple instances of Winlock
- Fixed issue with CTRL+L opening main lock screen when on Minimalistic mode
- Fixed issue with Minimalistic mode force closing
- RAM usage lowered further
- Speed and stability optimizations
- Added shortcut to start menu for easy access
- Other miscellaneous fixes and improvements
New in WinLock V.15.3 (Feb 3, 2014)
- New mode added – Minimalistic modern Lock Screen mode now available on popular demand (Can be activated from Smart Security > Mode)
- Fixed error in adding Winlock to startup queue on Windows 7
- Added new layer of protection to fix crashes and force closes
- 100 Transparency levels added to new minimalistic mode
- Ability to change minimalistic mode theme to Dark or Light
- Tons of bug fixes and improvements
- Faster speed and reliability after changes in code
- Improved typography consistency
- Changed all fonts to Segoe UI (Default Windows 8.1 font) – Please install if you do not have it already installed
New in WinLock V.15.2.1.0 (Jan 17, 2014)
- A major crash issue in this version has been fixed
New in WinLock V.15.2.0.0 (Jan 17, 2014)
- Leave notes interface completely changed to Google Cards format
- Lag in leave notes rendering fixed
- Ability to move notes on Lock screen
- Fixed crash issue opening Settings and About windows from gadget and task bar icon
- Charms bar activation issue fixed
- Gallery updated with over 50 new Free HD wallpapers
- Separators in submenus for a clear UI
- Major code cleanup
- Speed improvements and optimizations
New in WinLock V.15.1.0.0 (Jan 3, 2014)
- Lag between lock screen and login screen has been fixed
- Added option to run on computer boot
- Smart security section is now well organized
- New time and date system to reduce RAM usage
- All icons replaced with high quality vectors
- Time and Date alignment issue has been fixed
- Many stability and speed improvements
- New custom tab control system to organize settings windows
- Fixed issue with shortcut not showing on desktop
New in WinLock V.15 (Dec 18, 2013)
- Lock screen widget support (now supports 3rd party widgets such as Gmail)
- Remote control via Gmail account (control Winlock through Gmail)
- Many stability and speed enhancements
- Changed login button to new windows 8.1 style
- Brand new icon
- Reduced file size and overall RAM usage by up to 40%
- New advanced automatic update system (now supports sub versions to provide minor fixes)
- Fixed error when disabling task manager
- Shortcut keys added (CTRL+L to activate Winlock from anywhere)
- Ability to pre-draw important windows for blazing fast speeds
- Code and graphics cleanup
- Fixed – many Winlock icons in taskbar
New in WinLock V.14 (Dec 3, 2013)
- Multi-Monitor support (works on multiple monitor setups)
- Option to automatically start when your computer is inactive
- Password encryption method developed further
- Fixed issues when logging in
- Password recovery system enhanced
- Reduced file size
- Fixed critical bugs
- Speed improvements
New in WinLock V.13 (Nov 18, 2013)
- New setup screen
- Brand new icons (changed to metro styles)
- Automatically backs up your settings
- Speed improvements
- New password recovery system
- New encryption method (custom)
- Updated fonts
- Ability to move date and time
- Change font styles and colors
- New smart installer
- Bug fixes
New in WinLock V.12 (Oct 3, 2013)
- Fixed ALT+F4 closes winlock:
- More security modules were added to make sure nothing can close Winlock
- Revamped security:
- Fixed many loopholes in the previous version.
- Key jamming issue fixed:
- A new option to turn off jamming is added
- Automatic updates:
- Now you can turn off automatic updates.
- Fixed winlock crash issue on some computers:
- The coding has been changed up to support all types of processors.
New in WinLock V.11 (Sep 6, 2013)
- New metro interface throughout
- Fixed-recovery form loophole
- Fixed-crash on settings form
- Fixed-Widget crashing
- Fixed-Key jamming error
- Fixed-Updates not taking place
- You can now enable or disable automatic updates
- You can now enable or disable the Key Jammer
- FIXED TONS OF BUGS AND ERRORS
- Optimizations
- Speed improvements
- Code clean-up
New in WinLock V.10 (May 19, 2012)
- A Critical error has been fixed!
- Security module fixes
- Settings form bug fixed
New in WinLock V.9 (May 4, 2012)
- Coding has been cleaned up
- Major bug fixes
- Crash fixes
- New password recovery method
- Setting up an Email address for further protection
- Graphical Interface has been renewed
- New color scheme selection
- New Borders with fading added
- Lockscreen has been set to a high priority level
- New cleaner modules
- New allways on top technique added
- Faster execution
- Buttons has been renewed
- BlueButton coding has been renewed
- Gadget has been renewed
- Updator renewed
New in WinLock V.8 (Mar 6, 2012)
- Stability increase
- New Desktop Gadget for easy access
- Settings form re-designed
- Profile picture form re-designed
- Custom Background form re-designed
- Crash fixes
- Minor bug fixes
New in WinLock V.7 (Feb 17, 2012)
- Stable security Modules
- About form redesigned
- Bug Report facility added
- New HD Backgrounds
- Pen Drive Intergration (Unlock computer VIA pendrive - Prototype)
- New Custom buttons
- Major bug fixes
- Minor bug fixes
- Crash fixes
- Custom Background error fixed
- Component placement fixed
- Faster execution
- Looks more alike windows 8 interface than v.6
- New Custom buttons
- All new updator
New in WinLock V.6 (Feb 1, 2012)
- New security Modules (More powerful and stable)
- Welcome Screen at startup
- New "Leave a note" option
- Extra options on Lock Screen
- Volume control
- Network Connectivity indicator
- Major bug fixes
- Minor bug fixes
- Crash fixes Custom
- Background error fixed
- Component placement fixed
- Faster execution
- Looks more alike Windows 8 interface than v.5
- New Custom buttons New updater
New in WinLock V.5 (Jan 20, 2012)
- Many security modules have been added
- Custom Background selection
- New improved menu
- Buttons have been re-designed
- New improved graphics
- Ease of access has been added including a cutom narrator option
- New updator
- Automatic update notifier
- Login screen power button has been re-designed to resemble the windows 8 power button even more
- New notification modules have been added
- Taskmanger is now disabled when winlock Pro is in use
- ALT , TAB , WIN keys have been disabled when winlock pro is in use (increases security)
- Many reported crash fixes have been fixed
- Support for Windows Vista have been increased
- A better user interface with many graphical objects have been implemented
- Overall faster execution
- Major Bug fixes
New in WinLock V.4 (Jan 16, 2012)
- Sound effects
- Changeable profile picture
- Updated Security features
- New Updater with scheduled
- Updates Login screen has been updated
- New Back Button in Login screen
- Taskbar options renewed
- Minor bug fixes
- Crash fixes
New in WinLock V.3 (Jan 16, 2012)
- More Stable Login Screen
- Power Button Fix
- Background Code has been renewed
- Tons of new HD Backgrounds
- Faster Execution
- Menus have been re-designed
- Setup has been re-designed
New in WinLock V.2 (Jan 10, 2012)
- Stable
- New backgrounds
- Faster Settings
- Code has been renewed
- Now icon displays in taskbar