{"id":11140,"date":"2017-05-05T15:33:02","date_gmt":"2017-05-05T10:03:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/?p=11140"},"modified":"2017-05-05T15:33:02","modified_gmt":"2017-05-05T10:03:02","slug":"lock-specific-apps-windows-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/lock-specific-apps-windows-10\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Lock Specific Apps in Windows 10"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We may be using a many application on our smartphones but we have a tendency to use our\u00a0work apps and software on our PCs. Windows has always had a many number of important application that we can\u2019t live without and with the arrival of Windows 10 and its Universal apps platform, the number is\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/beebom.com\/best-windows-10-apps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">growing exponentially<\/a>.\u00a0The famous\u00a0and most used application like Facebook, Twitter,\u00a0WhatsApp\u00a0etc. have arrived, which means we will be using these services a lot more on our PCs along with the traditional software. However,\u00a0if your friends tend to infrequently use your PC, it\u2019s important that you keep your personal application and important software locked down.<\/p>\n[ad type=&#8221;banner&#8221;]\n<p>While Windows 10 provides a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/technet.microsoft.com\/en-us\/itpro\/windows\/manage\/lock-down-windows-10-to-specific-apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">built-in <strong>AppLocker<\/strong> service<\/a>, it\u2019s limited to Windows Enterprise and Education versions. If you are using any other Windows version, don\u2019t you worry, as there are a different\u00a0app locking software to help you out. So,\u00a0<strong>here\u2019s how you can lock apps on\u00a0Windows 10:<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"lock-apps-on-windows-10-with-my-lockbox\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>Lock Apps on Windows 10 with My Lockbox<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>You can use the\u00a0<strong>My Lockbox software\u00a0<\/strong>to lock apps on Windows 10. So, firstly you will have to\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/fspro.net\/my-lockbox\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">download<\/a>\u00a0and install the software\u00a0on your PC.<\/li>\n<li>When you first open My Lockbox, the software will ask you to\u00a0<strong>set up a password\u00a0<\/strong>that will be used to lock the apps on your PC. You can also add a\u00a0<strong>password hint and an email id<\/strong>, that will help you recover passwords in case you forget.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11167\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/My-Lockbox-start-up.png\" alt=\"How to Lock Specific Apps in Windows 10\" width=\"491\" height=\"372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/My-Lockbox-start-up.png 491w, https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/My-Lockbox-start-up-300x227.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 491px) 100vw, 491px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Then, you can choose the folder to protect and click \u201cOk\u201d. Here, you can\u00a0<strong>select\u00a0the folder where the app or software you want to lock is installed<\/strong>. The Windows software are generally installed in C:\/Program Files or Program Files (x86), so you can just head over and place the software you have to lock. You can even select the Program Files folder to lock all the apps inside it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11162\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/My-Lockbox-choose-files-to-protect.png\" alt=\"How to Lock Specific Apps in Windows 10\" width=\"464\" height=\"352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/My-Lockbox-choose-files-to-protect.png 464w, https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/My-Lockbox-choose-files-to-protect-300x228.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 464px) 100vw, 464px\" \/><\/p>\n[ad type=&#8221;banner&#8221;]\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11166\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/My-LockBox-select-folder-where-app-is-installed.png\" alt=\"How to Lock Specific Apps in Windows 10\" width=\"591\" height=\"457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/My-LockBox-select-folder-where-app-is-installed.png 591w, https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/My-LockBox-select-folder-where-app-is-installed-300x232.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 591px) 100vw, 591px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The folder and the\u00a0software will then be locked<\/strong>. So, when you try and access the app from anywhere on Windows, you will get a message saying you don\u2019t have appropriate permissions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11165\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/My-Lockbox-locked-message.png\" alt=\"How to Lock Specific Apps in Windows 10\" width=\"601\" height=\"195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/My-Lockbox-locked-message.png 601w, https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/My-Lockbox-locked-message-300x97.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To unlock an app, you can head over to My Lockbox control panel and hit the \u201cUnlock button\u201d. You will have to enter the password to open the My Lockbox app, so\u00a0not\u00a0every one will be able to access it. Moreover,\u00a0<strong>the software\u00a0requires\u00a0the password even when you are trying to\u00a0uninstall it<\/strong>, which\u00a0is pretty convenient.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11164\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/My-Lockbox-enter-password.png\" alt=\"How to Lock Specific Apps in Windows 10\" width=\"402\" height=\"313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/My-Lockbox-enter-password.png 402w, https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/My-Lockbox-enter-password-300x234.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 402px) 100vw, 402px\" \/><\/p>\n[ad type=&#8221;banner&#8221;]\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11163\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/My-Lockbox-Control-Panel.png\" alt=\"How to Lock Specific Apps in Windows 10\" width=\"618\" height=\"329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/My-Lockbox-Control-Panel.png 618w, https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/My-Lockbox-Control-Panel-300x160.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 618px) 100vw, 618px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>My Lockbox is\u00a0available\u00a0in a\u00a0loose\u00a0version\u00a0however\u00a0sadly, it\u2019s\u00a0pretty\u00a0confined, as you may\u00a0best\u00a0lock one folder. To get the\u00a0capability\u00a0to lock\u00a0limitless\u00a0folders, you may\u00a0have\u00a0to buy\u00a0the overall\u00a0model\u00a0($29.95).\u00a0at the same time as\u00a0My Lockbox works\u00a0pretty\u00a0well,\u00a0you may\u00a0attempt\u00a0other\u00a0cool app locker\u00a0software too. Right here\u00a0are\u00a0some of\u00a0the\u00a0best\u00a0ones\u00a0available\u00a0apart from\u00a0My Lockbox:<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"other-app-locker-software-for-windows-10\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Other App Locker Software for Windows 10<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 id=\"1-folder-guard\"><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\"><strong>1.Folder Guard<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>we&#8217;ve\u00a0already\u00a0mentioned\u00a0Folder\u00a0defend\u00a0in\u00a0detail\u00a0whilst\u00a0listing\u00a0methods\u00a0to password protect folders in\u00a0windows\u00a010\u00a0but\u00a0it\u00a0deserves\u00a0a\u00a0point out\u00a0here\u00a0as well. That\u2019s\u00a0because\u00a0the\u00a0software\u00a0helps you to\u00a0lock apps too. Like My Lockbox, you could\u00a0lock the folders,\u00a0where\u00a0a\u00a0software\u00a0is\u00a0mounted\u00a0to block\u00a0get right of entry to\u00a0to it from any shortcut.\u00a0also, it too\u00a0requires\u00a0a password\u00a0whilst you attempt to\u00a0uninstall it, making\u00a0things\u00a0extra\u00a0comfy.\u00a0Some human beings\u00a0would possibly\u00a0even like Folder\u00a0protect\u00a0more\u00a0due to\u00a0its\u00a0ability\u00a0to set\u00a0special passwords for\u00a0different\u00a0folders\/apps.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11161\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Lock-Apps-Folder-Guard.png\" alt=\"How to Lock Specific Apps in Windows 10\" width=\"640\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Lock-Apps-Folder-Guard.png 640w, https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Lock-Apps-Folder-Guard-300x182.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Folder Guard is available for a free 30 days trial, after which you will have to buy the full version ($39.95).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.winability.com\/folderguard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Download<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"2-gilisoft-exe-lock\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>2.GiliSoft EXE Lock<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>As per the name suggests, GiliSoft allows you lock executable EXE program files aka software and apps. The software works\u00a0pretty good because unlike other software, it allow users unlock an app with the password as soon as you open the app, rather than going to the locker app and unlocking apps there.\u00a0<strong>Along with password protection to software,\u00a0GiliSoft also protects users from viruses that try and modify the system<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11160\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/GiliSoft-EXE-Lock.png\" alt=\"How to Lock Specific Apps in Windows 10\" width=\"604\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/GiliSoft-EXE-Lock.png 604w, https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/GiliSoft-EXE-Lock-300x264.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 604px) 100vw, 604px\" \/><\/p>\n[ad type=&#8221;banner&#8221;]\n<p>While\u00a0GiliSoft EXE Lock is available in a free trial, it\u2019s basically useless because it has a fixed password,\u00a0which\u00a0anyone can easily view. So, if you\u00a0want to use GiliSoft\u2019s app locker software, you will have to buy the full version ($19.95).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gilisoft.com\/product-exe-lock.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Download<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"3-smart-x-applocker\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>3.Smart-X AppLocker<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>In case you\u00a0are\u00a0looking for\u00a0a\u00a0simple\u00a0app locker\u00a0to block access\u00a0of few apps from\u00a0children, then the\u00a0smart-X AppLocker\u00a0software\u00a0should be\u00a0suitable sufficient. The\u00a0software\u00a0is\u00a0quite\u00a0easy\u00a0to use\u00a0and\u00a0you may\u00a0lock apps\u00a0with ease, It\u00a0capabilities\u00a0a\u00a0list\u00a0of apps that\u00a0you may\u00a0lock\u00a0but\u00a0you may\u00a0add\u00a0greater\u00a0by means of\u00a0just\u00a0entering\u00a0the\u00a0name their\u00a0EXE\u00a0files.\u00a0Whilst\u00a0it locks apps\u00a0easy, it\u2019s not\u00a0really\u00a0secure, as\u00a0sincerely\u00a0everybody\u00a0can uninstall it or\u00a0get entry to\u00a0it to liberate\u00a0the locked apps.\u00a0ordinary, we\u00a0endorse\u00a0the app\u00a0best\u00a0in case your locking\u00a0needs\u00a0are\u00a0easy.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11168\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Smart-X-AppLocker-e1464075418338.png\" alt=\"How to Lock Specific Apps in Windows 10\" width=\"640\" height=\"418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Smart-X-AppLocker-e1464075418338.png 640w, https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Smart-X-AppLocker-e1464075418338-300x196.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/applocker.en.softonic.com\/download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Download<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"use-windows-10-parental-controls\"><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\"><strong>Use Windows 10 Parental Controls<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>in case you\u00a0are\u00a0searching to\u00a0lock apps (or\u00a0web sites) for\u00a0one of\u00a0your\u00a0family member\u2019s\u00a0person\u00a0account,\u00a0you could\u00a0use\u00a0home windows\u00a010\u2019s parental manage characteristic\u00a0to\u00a0try this.\u00a0however, there\u2019s a\u00a0trap, as you\u00a0cannot\u00a0lock precise apps on the\u00a0account\u00a0till\u00a0the\u00a0person\u00a0has been\u00a0the usage of\u00a0them already. Basically, if you have\u00a0a\u00a0infantuser\u00a0account\u00a0and also you\u00a0maintain\u00a0music\u00a0of your youngsters\u2019s\u00a0activities,\u00a0you may\u00a0see the apps &amp;\u00a0games\u00a0they use\u00a0and then, block the apps you don\u2019t\u00a0need\u00a0them\u00a0to use.\u00a0in case you\u00a0are\u00a0okay\u00a0with that,\u00a0take a look at\u00a0out our\u00a0post\u00a0on\u00a0a way to\u00a0installation\u00a0and configure\u00a0windows\u00a010 parental controls for\u00a0all of the\u00a0details.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11169\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Windows-10-parental-controls-block-app-games.png\" alt=\"How to Lock Specific Apps in Windows 10\" width=\"640\" height=\"397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Windows-10-parental-controls-block-app-games.png 640w, https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Windows-10-parental-controls-block-app-games-300x186.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"lock-your-private-apps-on-windows-10\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>Lock your private apps on Windows 10!<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The aforementioned\u00a0software\u00a0have to\u00a0do\u00a0nicely\u00a0enough\u00a0to your\u00a0app locking needs\u00a0and they\u00a0ought to\u00a0make sure\u00a0that\u00a0no person\u00a0is\u00a0able to\u00a0get entry to\u00a0your private\u00a0facts\u00a0or\u00a0paintings\u00a0in\u00a0one of a kind\u00a0apps and\u00a0software program. As an alternative,\u00a0you could\u00a0even use\u00a0home windows\u00a010 parental\u00a0control\u00a0but\u00a0if you are\u00a0seeking to\u00a0lock apps\u00a0on your\u00a0own\u00a0consumer\u00a0account, it\u2019s\u00a0vain. So, installation such a\u00a0apps and\u00a0allow us to\u00a0recognize\u00a0how they\u00a0exercise session for you.\u00a0pontificate\u00a0in the\u00a0feedback\u00a0section\u00a0below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Lock Specific Apps in Windows 10 &#8211; PC &#8211; The famous and most used application like Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp etc. have arrived<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":11299,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5739],"tags":[34168,34163,34188,34196,34165,34154,34169,34150,34172,34191,34151,34153,34193,34177,34173,34185,34186,34170,34180,34176,34181,34179,34194,34159,34189,34184,34171,34164,34190,34167,34187,34161,34160,34157,34155,34156,34152,34195,34183,34178,34192,34166,34162,34174,34197,34175,34182,34158],"class_list":["post-11140","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pc","tag-app-lock-for-pc","tag-app-lock-for-pc-windows-10","tag-app-lock-for-pc-windows-8","tag-app-lock-for-windows","tag-app-lock-for-windows-10","tag-app-lock-for-windows-10-laptop","tag-app-lock-for-windows-10-pc","tag-app-lock-for-windows-pc","tag-app-lock-windows-10","tag-app-locker-for-windows-10","tag-app-locker-for-windows-10-pc","tag-applocker-windows-10-download","tag-block-internet-access-windows-10","tag-drive-locker-for-windows-10","tag-file-locker-for-windows-10","tag-file-locker-windows-10","tag-folder-lock","tag-folder-lock-app","tag-folder-lock-free","tag-folder-lock-free-download","tag-folder-lock-software","tag-folder-locker","tag-folder-locker-for-pc","tag-lock-a-folder","tag-lock-app-host-windows-10","tag-lock-app-windows-10","tag-lock-computer-windows-10","tag-lock-down-windows-10","tag-lock-folder-in-windows-10","tag-lock-folder-windows-10","tag-lock-pc-windows-10","tag-lock-windows-10","tag-locks-for-windows","tag-my-lockbox-software","tag-password-door-application","tag-password-door-soft112","tag-password-protect-program-windows-10","tag-privacy-lock-for-windows-7","tag-windows-10-app-lock","tag-windows-10-applocker","tag-windows-10-blocking-internet-access","tag-windows-10-drive-locked","tag-windows-10-lock","tag-windows-10-lock-computer","tag-windows-10-lock-folder","tag-windows-10-lock-screen","tag-windows-10-locked-drive","tag-windows-locker"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11140","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11140"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11140\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11299"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11140"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11140"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11140"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}