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Locked! History

  • 02/23/2000 Initial release v1.0
  • 03/06/2000 V1.1  Added shutdown after x failed password entry tries.
  • 03/12/2000 V1.2  Added capability to make password entry visible or hidden and StartUp Lock option.
  • 03/15/2000 V1.3  Better addressed interaction between Power Lock and StartUp Lock options on the Configure screen and updated the Help file.
  • 03/18/2000 V1.4  Added a means to recover a forgotten password.
  • 04/05/2000 V2.0  Fixed some minor bugs and added Idle Activate and Boot Lock.
  • 04/09/2000 V2.1  Added Admin Mode to lock others out of the Configure screen and fixed a bug with shutdown on NT systems.  A few minor tweaks.
  • 04/11/2000 V2.2  Fixes and workarounds for the NT platform.
  • 04/15/2000   Upgraded software protect scheme.
  • 04/17/2000 V2.3   Locked! no longer shows up in the Close Program dialog on Win95/98 platforms.
  • 05/04/2000 V2.3.1 Included a means of accessing the Registration dialog in the About window.
  • 05/24/2000 V2.3.2 Fixed an instability in the shareware protection scheme, introduced in V2.3.1 which had the potential to cause other running programs to behave strangely.
  • 05/30/2000 V2.4.3 Complete refit of the hooking procedures for both the keyboard and mouse.  Added another level of protection - this affects Win95/98/NT and is especially aimed at preventing NT users from closing the program thru the Task Manager.
  • 06/02/2000 V2.4.4 Fixed a bug which affected a small number of systems who were missing a file that the program expected to find.
  • 06/07/2000 V2.4.5 Minor improvement in Boot Lock.  Also changed the Boot Lock password entry to show asterisks (***)  instead of the actual password.
  • 06/11/2000 V2.4.6 Deepened Boot Lock and normal mode protection.
  • 06/17/2000 V2.4.7 Restrict cursor movement while locked and a few cosmetic changes.
  • 07/14/2000 V3.0.0 Major upgrade beta release.  Added Additional Users capability, Message Mode and another display option.  Deepened normal mode protection.  Cosmetic and update changes to some screens and the Help file.
  • 07/27/2000 V3.0.1 Fixed a problem where hints were not available while locked until the program was re-started next time.
  • 08/07/2000 V3.0.2 Fixed a problem with Boot Lock introduced with the fix in V3.0.1.
  • 08/20/2000 V3.0.3 Major upgrade released.
  • 08/25/2000 V3.0.4 Improved default display.
  • 01/12/2001 V4.0.0 Added compatability for Windows Millennium.  Fixed two minor problems which had no effect on the security of the program.  Upgraded program protection system.
  • 01/25/2001 V4.0.1  Added another level of protection to StartUp Lock and Power Lock.
  • 02/03/2001 V4.0.2  Finally solved the enlarged Taskbar problem which affected a small number of systems.
  • 02/25/2001 V4.0.3  Fixed a coding error in one half of a redundant check for Ctrl+Alt+Del during boot-up.  Added a tamper monitor.  Upgraded program protection system.  Updated the Help file.  Changed installation program.
  • 02/27/2001 V4.0.4   Removed the loading Splash screen added in V4.0.3.
  • 03/09/2001 V4.0.5  Fixed an instability in the program protection system update, introduced in V4.0.3 which had the potential to cause StartUp Lock and Power Lock boot-ups to fail with an error code or just present a blank screen.
  • 05/19/2001 V4.1  Improvement and strengthening of network capabilities.  Added slideshow to the display options (perfect for use in a Kiosk environment).  Fixed code 75 errors on NT.  Another level of CTRL+ALT+DEL defeat.  Updates to the help file.  Changed uninstall requirements.  Many other minor changes.
  • 06/14/2001 V4.2  Upgraded software protection system and a minor functional change.
  • 06/25/2001 V4.2.1  Temporarily changed the installation software package we license until a freeze up on reboot problem on a very small number of Dell computers is fixed.
  • 06/28/2001 V4.2.2  Fixed un-install bug in V4.2.1 release.  Upgraded software protection system.
  • 07/08/2001 V4.2.3  Changed settings on the software protection system we license to fix intermittent 'Out of Memory' messages and hang ups on isolated systems.
  • 07/14/2001 V4.2.4  Removed the 'last 7 days' popup trial reminder message and instead created an internal reminder because it still had the potential to cause problems unless it was clicked immediately.  Clarified the uninstall procedure on the Overview page of the Help file and in the Readme.txt.
  • 07/18/2001 V4.2.5  Fixed uninstall problem that performed an incomplete uninstall if any locks were left on.  Fixed code 9 & 13 errors occuring during install on a few Win 98 machines where a system file existed but was empty.
  • 08/08/2001 V4.2.6  On WinNT/2000 systems the Task Manager defeat was changed.  Fixed a problem with the log function.  The last 7 days popup reminder message now goes away when the program is registered.
  • 08/22/2001 V4.3 build 0004  Added a new display option, Logo, available in 3D and Shadowed styles with solid or gradient background.  Returned to original installation software.  Took temporary measures to avoid a hang at bootup on isolated Windows Me systems until we can get a handle on the problem.  Builds were minor corrections and a fix to the Logo display option and Help file update.
  • 08/23/2001 V4.3.5  Increase Boot Lock security on Win 95 and 98 systems.
  • 08/28/2001 V4.3.6  Expanded the Logo Design Page to full screen to better mirror how the finished design will look in use.  Restored temporary measures taken in V4.3 and made some small changes to relevant sections of Windows Me specific code - notable will be the absence of the Windows Me Logo screen during the next several bootups following installation at which time, if it was in use, it will be restored.  Updated the Logo section of the Help file.
  • 04/15/2002 V4.4  Locked! is now certified to work on WindowsXP.  Made Hot Key also work to bring up password entry screen while running.  Made task manager tampering with the program perform a shutdown on NT, 2000 and XP.  Added ability to set backcolor with Default display option.  Added Banner additional Display option.  Major improvements to Slideshow.  (Load your own pictures, AVIs and more...)  Added Preset Activate locking option.  Added Additional User time limits. (Mom and Dad will love this one)  Fixed rare Start Menu access from the Windows button on Win2000 & XP.  Fixed desktop switching with side activated multidesktop programs.  Added block Configure screen access until completely loaded on bootup.  Remove uninstall requirement that all locks be off.  Added Marquee additional display option.  Upgrades now preserve current settings. (takes effect with the following upgrade)  Changed Capture Display option to capture different screen resolutions and display the capture which matches the current resolution.  Added additional code to prevent Windows TaskManager from killing Locked! before it gets completely loaded.  Added an optional sound effect.  Added Boot Lock to NT, 2K, XP.  Pressing Ctrl+Alt+Del while Locked! is actively protecting your system now shuts down the computer.  Safe Mode can now be blocked on all Windows systems.  Updated the look and help file.
  • 05/08/2002 V4.4.2  Cosmetic changes and some minor tweaks.  Added minimum user password length requirement of 6 characters for Additional Users who change their password.  Added an informational Invalid Password Entered message to the unlock dialog window when a wrong password is entered.
  • 05/12/2002 V4.4.4  Added pop up message when Additional Users successfully change their password.
  • 05/15/2002 V4.4.5  Removed Slideshow display option.  Added Pictures display compliment.
  • 07/05/2002 V4.4.6  Added Movie display compliment.  Improved ordering of pics in the Pictures display compliment.
  • 08/12/2002 V4.5  Updated the Windows hook modules in Locked! to address a rare Idle Activate problem.
  • 10/14/2002  V4.6  Replaced Windows hooks and a timer object.  A few minor tweaks.
  • 10/24/2002 V4.6.1  Removed access to Windows CTRL+ESC function while active.
  • 11/24/2002 V4.6.2  Unhid cursor for access when using Message Mode.
  • 02/17/2003 V4.6.3  Changed Windows hook for keyboard translation problem on Citrix Metaframe systems.  Fixed Preset Activate falsely detecting the clock being turned back under rare conditions.  Fixed a problem where the User Limits function was allowing or preventing access at the wrong times.  Re-ordered the time list displays in Preset Activate and User Limits functions to comform to Windows standard.  Fixed a problem where the Screen Saver would not start, if set to, when the program was activated.
  • 03/10/2003 V4.6.4  Fixed the Preset Activate features clock back checking and added clock forward checking.
  • 05/01/2003 V4.6.5  Clip cursor away from borders while actively protecting system to prevent side popup menus activating.  Added new "None" display option which leaves the screen visible.  With this option you may optionally hide or show the desktop icons and taskbar.  Recode IdleActivate timer function.
  • 02/01/2004 V4.7  Implemented security changes to improve and expand usage on NT, 2000 and XP operating systems.  Several other minor improvements.
  • 02/13/2004 V4.7.1  Fixed a minor problem which could intermittently cause the screen to freeze when the password entry window was shown requiring a log off or restart to correct.
  • 02/20/2004 V4.7.2  Changed code so that pressing Ctrl+Alt+Del while Locked! is actively protecting the machine no longer does a shutdown but instead access to the Task Manager is prevented.
  • 07/04/2004 V4.7.3  Internalized 2nd Sentry functions.  Optimized clean-up functions for XP machines.
  • 08/24/2004 V4.7.4  Focused clean-up.
  • 08/31/2004 V4.7.5  Fixed minutes recognition problem in Additional User function.  Added recovery utility to install for Win ME machines.
  • 08/12/2005 V4.7.6  Fixed a problem which would crash the program if using the None display option and an unusual sequence of events occured.
  • 09/04/2005 V4.7.7  Fixed a problem where some registry handles were not being closed.  Added requirement that Master Password be entered in order to uninstall the program.
  • 11/12/2005 V4.7.8  Fixed failure to log an invalid entry attempt at the unlock password entry screen if there were no additional users assigned.
  • 08/04/2006 V5.0.2  Added File System Security: provides the capability to lock folders and files, securely wipe files and disable drives.  Major improvements to Display, Display Compliment and other areas.
  • 01/08/2007 V5.0.4  Fixed problem writing to a readonly file while loading as a Guest/Limited account.  Changed permission to allow 'Windows authorized users' to access a component.
  • 04/11/2007 V5.1  Certified for use on Windows Vista.  Updated Marquee Headlines feature to better handle diverse feeds.
  • 05/11/2007 V5.2  Fixed an error with limited accounts.  Adjusted Boot Lock window display position on Vista systems.