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Question

im doin a virus scan and it has come up with this:

winlock ~ a potentially unwanted program

but what is winlock and is it a virus
plz help

thanx ppl :D

Answer 1

WinLock could either be a good program (if you actually downloaded and installed it yourself), or a Trojan Virus. If you don't remember installing it, remove it.

Answer 2

WinLock is a comprehensive security solution for personal or publicly accessible computers. It is a program that ensures that only authorized people can access sensitive information on your computer. With WinLock you can control how long others can use your computer. It runs from the system tray and requires a password to gain access to the available settings. It loads automatically with Windows and allows you to add an optional startup message, provide audio notification, and set the time limit. Once that limit is reached, Windows is summarily shut down. You can toggle the timer on and off from the tray. When enabled, there is no way around it without the proper password. WinLock also lets you to disable Windows hot keys (such as Alt-Ctrl-Del, Alt-Tab, Ctrl-Esc, etc.), lock Windows desktop, customize the Start menu, hide the Start button and Switch bar.

You can download it from the following website:

http://www.freedownloadscenter.com/Utilities/Access_Control_Utilities/WinLock_Download.html

Answer 3

WinLock is a comprehensive security program for personal or publicly accessible computers running the Windows 95/98/Me or Windows NT/2000/XP operating system. It is a program that ensures that only authorized people can access sensitive information on your computer.

With WinLock you can control how long others can use your computer. It runs from the system tray and requires a password to gain access to the available settings.

It loads automatically with Windows and allows you to add an optional startup message, provide audio notification, and set the time limit. Once that limit is reached, Windows is summarily shut down. You can toggle the timer on and off from the tray.

WinLock also lets you to disable Windows hotkeys (such as Alt-Ctrl-Del, Alt-Tab,Ctrl-Esc, etc.), lock Windows Desktop, hide the Start button and Switch bar.

It also lets you deny access to selected files, applications, and Explorer windows (Control Panel, My Computer, etc.), usb and hard drives, filter Internet content and prohibit access to questionable Web sites.

When enabled, there is no way around it without the proper password.

Whether you're worried about coworkers going on the network and gaining unauthorized access to your private files, or your kids messing up your work files, WinLock is a software-only solution to your security needs.

Additionally, WinLock can be controlled and configured remotely by means of WinLock Remote Administrator application. WinLock Remote Administrator, the network security solution for Windows 9x/NT/2000/XP networks. It helps quickly configure remote WinLock clients via network, lock remote workstations, and apply security profiles by means of easy-to-use interface.

Answer 4

Hey Hun...if you want great security protection..i really suggest you get Norton Anti Virus..its only $39.99 and it is aw some...when ever you click to go into a program and makes sure it is safe before you actually go into the site..It actually took a virus off my computer in 20 min...actually I had nine viruses and don't ask how i got them cause i dunno...but its a great software to have and affordable..trust me on that!
Dana

Answer 5

Look at this website,

http://secunia.com/virus_information/33246/winlock-c/

This should sort it out - it is a trojan by the looks of things. All is answered in the above site.

Answer 6

It is a threat and you definitely want to remove it. See this link for more info.

http://www.processlibrary.com/directory/files/winlock/

Answer 7

here is a link to provide you information about winlock :

http://www.crystaloffice.com/wlinfo.html

Answer 8

yes, erase it off your pc.