System Lock

System Lock is a desktop lock application aimed at older Windows versions that do not feature password protection.

As we’re sure you know, starting with Windows XP, all iterations of Microsoft’s operating system feature a desktop lock tool to protect the computer from unauthorized access.

That’s why System Lock may come in handy to all those who are still using Windows 98 for example, providing almost similar functionality in a very user friendly package.

Although it doesn’t look so good, System Lock allows users to protect their computers with a password, while also offering a bunch of other options to enhance this process.

You can for example launch the application on startup and thus block unauthorized access from the get go and play a sound every time a wrong password is provided.

But what’s more important is the so-called “False Restart” protection. In case System Lock is running and the computer is restarted or forced into stand by, the application can automatically relaunch once the operating system loads to block access.

The good thing is that System Lock is not a resource hog and since it’s addressed to older Windows versions, the old-school design isn’t such annoying.

All things considered, System Lock is quite a handy tool for all Windows 98 users, especially given the fact that this particular Windows release doesn’t include a password protection tool. It’s very stable and provides so intuitive features that complete rookies should be able to use it just fine.