Between 2018 and 2020, tech support scammers used the free version of Lock My PC to lock victims out of their own computers, demanding payment to unlock them. In response, FSPro Labs implemented a free recovery mechanism (described below). However, many cracked versions circulating online still contain backdoors or other malicious modifications that could be exploited by scammers.
: To prevent someone from simply closing the software, the settings, exit command, and uninstallation process are all password-protected. FSPro Labs Important Note on Scams Lock My PC 4.9.8814 Final - Full
: Records and displays unsuccessful unlock attempts to notify the owner of potential tampering. Multi-User Support Between 2018 and 2020, tech support scammers used
) by disabling optical drives, blocking mouse/keyboard shortcuts, and offering fully customizable lock screens. : To prevent someone from simply closing the
Lock My PC is a dedicated security utility designed to lock your computer beyond the standard Windows "Win+L" capabilities, specifically by disabling hardware and system-level inputs to prevent any unauthorized access. FSPro Labs Core Security Features Hardware Lockout : When active, the software can disable your CD/DVD-ROM doors to prevent physical tampering or data extraction. Secure Hotkey Blocking