PC Access Control Software Reviews and Downloads

Limit Logins

Restricts the amount of concurrent logins for any given user in a single or multi-domain Windows environment. Centrally manage all users in your corporation from one Administrative Console. Limit concurrent logins for specified users or groups on the network. See where all users are currently logged into. The program logs all logins and logouts, time restriction, scheduled time and denied access activity. It includes the ability to set the user to automatically logout, restart or shutdown after a specified amount of time being logged in. Set a specific time to logout, restart or shutdown. Send e-mail and text page notifications on all activity. Send remote file execution commands to one or multiple users. Remotely logout, restart or shutdown any logged in computer. Clients can see which computers they are logged into. They can also remotely logout, restart or shutdown any computer they are logged into.

Public PC Desktop

Public PC Desktop enables you to lock your PC to a level that it can be used as a public access terminal, allowing users access to certain program, but disabling all other functionalities. You can create a list of users and passwords and set restrictions for keyboard keys, Internet Explorer options, website restrictions and more. While the PC is in kiosk mode, the desktop will be empty, except for shortcut to programs or websites that you have specifically selected. Public PC Desktop can unlock your PC with a username and password and/or with a time code, which you can generate from within the program and allows the user to operate the PC for a limited number of minutes.

Time Boss

Limit the time you work on your PC (or only on the Internet) for chosen Windows users. It wouldn?t allow programs or Web sites that you choose even to start in the chosen session. You can also forbid whole folders or disks. Time Boss has an event log and screenshot log. It will show you, who used your PC, how long, and what did they do there exactly. The program has multi-language support.

1st Desktop Guard

Any time you or somebody else is using the computer, icons on the desktop can get rearranged or deleted, wallpaper changed and many other unpleasant surprises happened. Your desktop is like your toolbox, you know each icon's place and meaning. When they get rearranged or even deleted, this can be very annoying. This is even truer on computers that have public access or generally, more than one person is sharing them. To eliminate this problem completely, we designed 1st Desktop Guard - a utility that will keep all your icons and wallpapers intact and always operational. It will even allow you to save multiple position and configuration info for the icons, so different people can restore it later.

iNet Protector

iNet Protector allows you to restrict web access in different ways. You can chose to completely disable it, unless a proper password is entered, or set a schedule that restricts access based on specified time frames each day. In addition, you can also set a countdown timer, so that the connection will be disabled after a set time limit has run out. The program does only block common Internet ports protocols - we could not use a browser or email, but ping or traceroute without restrictions.

1st Security Agent

1st Security Agent enables you to set a wide range of access restrictions for your computer. You can limit access to the Control Panel, Start Menu, Taskbar and many other areas, and also prevent registry editing, system changes, hide configuration options, drives and more. More than 500 tweaks are organized into categories, and you can simply check the ones that you want to apply. Furthermore, you can also create custom Desktops, Favorites, Startup items and Start Menus on a per-user basis and secure various Internet Explorer settings.

12Ghosts ProfileCopy

This lets you administer Windows user profiles including wallpaper, sound and cursor schemes, desktop icons and layout, Start menu items and so on. This also copies the files referred to by these settings.

Xidie Security Suite

Xidie is one of the most complete, innovative and complex program in steganography branch. Offer over 50 carrier types including many new technologies like ADS, Microsoft Office carrier, Registry keys etc. Most of carrier types implemented in Xidie are unique: Tiff and Word, Excel workbooks, Access databases Registry keys, Microsoft console documents, Event log files Cookies, subtitles, dictionary and PDF documents Alternate data streams and attaching method with multiple files carrier.

MyUSBonly

MyUSBonly enables you to restrict the use of USB storage devices on your computer. You can create a white-list of allowed devices by inserting them, and allowing MyUSBonly to detect and save them as trusted devices. All other storage devices will be immediately disconnected. You can also choose to receive an email message whenever an unauthorized device is connected or disconnected, and review a log of all devices that have been used on your PC.

Deskman Standard Edition

Deskman SE is a utility to restrict access to your desktop, as well as system functionalities, Internet Explorer options and more. You can also hide drives, disable common keyboard commands, hide the Start menu, block new auto-run programs and inspect current startup files. Furthermore, Deskman SE allows you to lock and password protect your desktop. I found that the small, non-resizable interface and the lack of feature specific hints makes the program difficult to use and navigate. Nonetheless, it does a good job in restricting access to selected areas of your system.

Deskman Professional Edition

Deskman allows you to secure desktops in a snap. Make sure the computer is protected the way you like. Disable system keys, build a secure Start Menu, and much more!

1st Security Center Pro

If you set up the special list of allowed applications nobody will run unwanted programs. The "User Working Time" feature allows you to limit working time for others. You can define several time intervals and time durations to manage users' working times. 1st Security Center supports Internet Explorer security and enables you to customize many aspects of the Internet Explorer Web browser. It lets you disable individual menu items, prevent others from editing your Favorites, disable individual tabs in the Internet Options dialog, and restrict access to the IE browser options. Also the program can log who uses your computer to the special log file and when they do it. The administrator password prevents others from running the program, changing settings and uninstalling the program. The "Import and Export" function helps you set up the same settings on several computers. Security restrictions can be applied universally or just to specific users because it has a multi-user interface.

Windows Security Officer

Windows Security Officer enables you to protect and totally control access to your personal computer. It offers administrative support for controlling which users are allowed to access your computer and the level of access each user may have. You can choose to restrict access to several Control panel applet functions, including Display, Network, Passwords, Printer, and System. It s not an all or nothing restriction -- for example: you can allow a particular user access to your wallpaper settings but not allow him to change your screen saver. You can also assign separate system profile folders to each user, providing each with his own custom desktop. You can additionally: disable Start menu items, hide your drives, disable the DOS prompt, hide desktop icons, and much more. You can even set an access timer for each user (when and how long access will be allowed) and allow access only to programs on your personal computer that you place on an accessibility list. Can also be used to restrict Internet activity in several different ways.

User Time Control

User Time Control it allows you to set limits on how much time your child spends on the computer or online. User Time Control Center lets you specify when exactly and how long the computer can be used and define users which will be allowed to use the computer without any limits. If you are concerned your child may be spending too much time online or playing games -- or you don't want him/her to use your PC when you're either asleep or away from home -- this type of software offers a solution. User Time Control is a utility which gives you the possibility to set the time limit for a child to spend at the computer. You can schedule time intervals and the number of hours each child can use the computer per day a week. It automatically logs your child out of their computer when it's time for lights out. Also you can prevent the PC usage until the specified date, after the specified date or between specified dates. User Time Control Center can record all actions to a log file so you will know when and how much your child used the PC. The password control prevents unauthorized users to change settings and uninstall the product, the internal file guard system protects all important files so the program can not be deleted by unwanted person. The multiuser intuitive interface will help you manage this software easy and with pleasure.

! System Guard

System Guard limits user only run permitted programs and do nothing else on your pc. System Guard allows you to easily lock and unlock system on your pc. Once you lock the system, it will not be accessible and the taskbar, start menu and desktop icons will hide. User can run a list of permitted programs freely or run the programs directly from this software with password after you have locked the system.

MobileGov Device Checker

It controls the use of external and internal devices on Windows systems such as USB keys, Ipods, external hard drives, etc. MobileGov Device Checker is able to identify a specific device as opposed to its competitors who just block the devices by type.

Access Administrator

Password protect your files and restrict other users from being able to start, see, change or delete them. File protection activates automatically according to the current user's identity and the timetable that is defined for it. You can disable Internet access, games and the other entertainment during the working time. For example, from 9:00 AM till 17:00 PM the user "User" can use Microsoft Office only, but after 17:00 PM he can also play his games and see pictures while the user "Admin" has the full access at any time. You can define a timetable and a list of restricted files for each user individually as you like. Need to keep your children off your files and the Internet? You can define time periods for your kids when they are able to use Internet, games or the other programs. Also, Access Administrator may protect files from casual or unauthorized removal. The program is reliably protected by the password. You will find the program interface very easy to negotiate. Excellent online help is available. Try our password and security tools. Free downloads.

EZPowerOff

EZPowerOff is a small, freeware utility that allows you to shutdown, reboot, log off, power off, hibernate, stand by, lock the computer at a specified time or if the computer is idle for a specified period of time. All of these functions can also be activated with 1-click from the tray menu. Also you can set message reminders to notify you. When an alarm or a function is activated, you can set a custom sound to be played. It also supports command line activation. It rests in the system tray using little resources.

Security Administrator

Protect your computer and restrict access to Internet with Security Administrator. This nice password-protected security utility enables you to impose a variety of access restrictions to protect your privacy and stop others from tampering with your PC. You can deny access to each individual component of several Control Panel applets, including Display, Network, Passwords, Printers, System and Internet Options. You can disable your boot keys, context menus, DOS windows, Registry editing, Internet and Network access. Hide your desktop icons, local, network and USB drives, Start menu items, or even the entire taskbar. You can also apply password protection to Windows and restrict users to running specific applications only, Control Internet Usage, view statistics of computer use by your kids or employees. Security restrictions can be applied universally or to specific computer users. You'll find the program interface very easy to negotiate. Excellent online help is available. Try our password and security tools. Free downloads.

PC Security Manager

It includes many of restrictions you could apply to your system and/or your applications. These restrictions will stop others from tampering with your PC. The utility could be password protected. You could restrict access to Control Panel, Network Settings, Desktop, etc... You could control programs that start automatically when Windows start.

DeviceShield

You will quickly gain full control of every port, every drive and individual device on every workstation!

DiskLogon

This program allows you to log on to your computer with a portable disk without a username and password.

Chaperone

Track all the activities of your users and proactively block inappropriate content before it is accessed or viewed (like pornography, foul language, money schemes, racial epithets, violence, self-destructive behavior, crime, drug use and more).

XP Lockdown

XP Lockdown is an easy-to-use tool to restrict computer usage by setting a time limit after which the computer will lock access to all programs and the desktop. The program offers a simple 1 or 2 hour time limit, as well as custom time periods (e.g 4pm to 8pm) in which the computer can be used. Once the time limit has expired, the screen will lock and require a password to continue, however it will not shutdown the PC. XP Lockdown is very easy to use but lacks flexibility, it does not support schedules for specific days or weekends.

WinBounds

WinBounds enables parents to child-proof their PC by restricting access to programs that are accessible from the desktop. It completely removes the Start button, as well as system tray icons and the right-click menu and prevents access to Windows Explorer, Control Panel and other system folders. Furthermore you can also block specific Windows based on their title. WinBounds can be enabled from the system tray as needed, and disabled via a keyboard shortcut.

File Security Manager

Manage file and folder permissions in Windows XP Home like Win XP Pro users. Using this program you can set, edit or remove permissions, view effective permissions, change owner of the files. Program also includes the secure deletion of files and folders - this means that files and folders can be deleted permanently, so they can?t be recovered. Secure deletion can erase separate files or entire folders and is useful when it is necessary to destroy a file's contents. Main window of the program is the Security Navigator which can be used as a file browser. The Security Navigator is integrated into Windows Shell by default. For permissions management, the program provides the Security Wizard which simplifies your work with permissions and secure deletion. Current File Security Manager version includes attributes manager, shows file system type for user convenience, allows creating new folders, renaming items, viewing file properties and perform all file menegement operations like copy or move.

GFI EndPointSecurity

This program offers network-wide control of which users can plug in a USB or other removable storage device, access CDs and access floppies.

Disposable Instant Computer (VELite)

Disposable Instant Computer - for Windows XP

CompuSec PC Security Suite

CompuSec PC Security Suite is a security software that uses pre-boot authentication and full hard disk encryption as well as encryption of floppy disks and other removable media. The pre-boot access control requires you to enter your UserID and password before the system will boot up. There are two encryption methods available, one that will keep your data encrypted prior to boot, and one that will encrypt data on-the fly. If the data is encrypted before boot, your hard disk can only be accessed with the proper password (even removing the hard drive would still keep it protected). The

1st Privacy Tool

This program allows you to restrict access to Windows important resources. It enables you to impose a variety of access restrictions to protect your privacy. You can deny access to individual components of several Control Panel applets, DOS programs, registry editing and network access.

ConnTroll

ConnTroll provides an easy way to block or limit access to the Internet for a specific user. After the program is installed, you can only access the Internet if you are logged into ConnTroll, and then only based on the restrictions or time limits that were set by the administrator (if any). For example, you can allow some users to connect during certain hours of the day, while others are blocked out. In addition, it is also possible to limit access by download quotas or setting a maximum limit on the time spent online every day, week or month on a per-user basis. ConnTroll also maintains a Top Users

Permission Analyzer

Get an overview of and supervise the access rights of each user or user group within a computer network with Permission Analyzer. The program can also give you an overview of the software installed on each workstation.

WinCustomizer - Admin Edition

This program lets you manipulate a number of Windows settings. These settings are normally not available to the user except through the registry, which requires registry knowledge. However, with this program, you can edit all of the these settings without knowing anything about them or the registry.

User Control

This program blocks any undesired window title or application. You stipulate exactly what kinds of programs should not run on your computer such as setup files for new software, peer-to-peer music exchanges and unwanted games or chat programs. User Control also offers complete Web filtering. Unwanted pages will be blocked on the basis of keywords.

Win Control

This program allows you to define the access rights each of your users have and protects the Windows Desktop from unauthorized manipulation. You can define access privileges to system functionality for each user.You can prevent deleted or moved links, unlicensed copies of programs and unauthorized screen savers. There are 130 restrictions available.

Indigo Secure Lite

This software is a business and customer service solution. It can be configured for security and lockdown, user management, remote access, firewall and packet filtering, stock control modules, finance and mortgage modules, diary and task management, reservations, call management and human resources.

Safe & Sound

This program prevents software including malware, spyware, adware, trojans, worms and keyboard loggers from running on your computer without your permission.

Advanced Security Level

This security program provides administrative support to control the user access rights for your computer by setting control level for each user. You can restrict access to Control Panel applets including Display, Network, Passwords, Printers, System and Add/Remove Programs. You can also assign separate system profile folders for computer users.

Computer Security

This program encrypts your files with more than 20 algorithms like Twofish, Cast128, Blowfish and Shaphire II. A special algorithm is used to securely erase data.

Reset Local Password Pro

Allows you to change passwords for local accounts from a remote computer. Change passwords on one or multiple computers simultaneously.

ProGuard

This program allows you to specify who can start specific applications, and which applications and file types are forbidden. A rules wizard helps you control file type authorization and define the valid user groups. A simulation mode and extensive protocol and statistics functions are included.

JobFocus

This software limits access to a Windows desktop based on specified settings.

PC-Time Logger Pro

Monitor and manage your computer shop or Internet caf? You can control every workstation, track usage and generate sales reports.

CyoLicence

This software license management system provides protection to Windows developers, using a secure RSA public-key encryption system.

Only U Biometric Profile System

This program provides biometric authentication and fingerprint matching to your Visual Basic, FoxPro and Microsoft Office applications. It includes all of the necessary files, so less programming is required.

ContentAssurity

This enables you to protect and digitally sign content for use with any application. You can protect and sign all or part of a document. This allows you to verify authorship and define who has access to different parts of a document. It also provides an audit trail and secure e-mail and instant messages.

NetExec

This software is a multi-session extension for Windows NT and Windows 2000. It lets you log on to a system with multiple accounts at the same time. Using the CustomClient-Creator AddOn, you can let your users run selected applications as administrators without telling them the passwords.

SafeLogon

This multi-user, password-based access control utility enhances and complements the Windows built-in logon and authentication system. It's fully configurable.

SecureUp

SecureUp is an enhancement to the security and accessibility already installed on Windows. It sits nicely in the tray to duck away from those incidious extra windows cluttering your toolbar.