Description App-lock is the new beautiful Windows phone application with the help of which you can lock your favorite apps. The only app in the Windows phone store with a. Back in 2014, alongside Windows Phone 8.1, Microsoft also previewed a live lockscreen app for Windows phones. This app would let Windows phone users change their lock screen to different, more interesting variations. While the app was eventually released, it was in beta, very buggy, and therefore it.

We might be using a lot of apps on our smartphones but we tend to use our work apps and software on our PCs. Windows has always had a number of important apps that we can’t live without and with the advent of Windows 10 and its Universal apps platform, the number is growing exponentially. The popular and most used apps like Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp etc. have arrived, which means we’ll be using these services a lot more on our PCs along with the traditional software. However, if your friends tend to occasionally use your PC, it’s important that you keep your personal apps and important software locked down.

While Windows 10 offers a built-in AppLocker service, it’s limited to Windows Enterprise and Education versions. If you are using any other Windows version, don’t you worry, as there are a different app locking software to help you out. So, here’s how you can lock apps on Windows 10:

Lock Apps on Windows 10 with My Lockbox

1. You can use the My Lockbox software to lock apps on Windows 10. So, firstly you will have to download and install the software on your PC.

2. When you first open My Lockbox, the software will ask you to set up a password that will be used to lock the apps on your PC. You can also add a password hint and an email id, that will help you recover passwords in case you forget.

3. Then, you can choose the folder to protect and click “Ok”. Here, you can select the folder where the app or software you want to lock is installed. The Windows software are generally installed in C:/Program Files or Program Files (x86), so you can just head over and locate the software you want to lock. You can even select the Program Files folder to lock all the apps inside it.

4.The folder and the software will then be locked. So, when you try and access the app from anywhere on Windows, you will get a message saying you don’t have appropriate permissions.

5. To unlock an app, you can head over to My Lockbox control panel and hit the “Unlock button”. You will need to enter the password to open the My Lockbox app, so not every one will be able to access it. Moreover, the software requires the password even when you are trying to uninstall it, which is pretty handy.

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My Lockbox is available in a free version but sadly, it’s fairly limited, as you can only lock one folder. To get the ability to lock unlimited folders, you will have to buy the full version ($29.95). While My Lockbox works pretty well, you can try other cool app locker software too. Here are some of the best ones out there other than My Lockbox:

Other App Locker Software for Windows 10

1. Folder Guard

We have already talked about Folder Guard in detail while listing ways to password protect folders in Windows 10 but it deserves a mention here as well. That’s because the software lets you lock apps too. Like My Lockbox, you can lock the folders, where a software is installed to block access to it from any shortcut. Also, it too requires a password when you try to uninstall it, making things more secure. Some people might even like Folder Guard more due to its ability to set different passwords for different folders/apps.

Folder Guard is available for a free 30 days trial, after which you will have to buy the full version ($39.95).

2. GiliSoft EXE Lock

As the name suggests, GiliSoft lets you lock executable EXE program files aka software and apps. The software works pretty well because unlike other software, it lets 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. Along with password protection to software, GiliSoft also protects users from viruses that try and modify the system.

While GiliSoft EXE Lock is available in a free trial, it’s essentially useless because it has a fixed password, which anyone can easily view. So, if you want to use GiliSoft’s app locker software, you will have to buy the full version ($19.95).

3. Smart-X AppLocker

If you are looking for a simple app locker to block access of few apps from children, then the Smart-X AppLocker software should be good enough. The software is pretty easy to use and you can lock apps with ease, It features a list of apps that you can lock but you can add more by just entering the name of their EXE files. While it locks apps with ease, it’s not really secure, as virtually anyone can uninstall it or access it to unlock the locked apps. Overall, we recommend the app only if your locking needs are simple.

Use Windows 10 Parental Controls

If you are looking to lock apps (or websites) for one of your family member’s user account, you can use Windows 10’s parental control feature to do that. However, there’s a catch, as you cannot lock specific apps on the account until the user has been using them already. Basically, if you have a child user account and you keep track of your children’s activities, you can see the apps & games they use and then, block the apps you don’t want them to use. If you are okay with that, check out our post on how to set up and configure Windows 10 parental controls for all the details.

SEE ALSO: How to Password Protect Folders in Windows 10

Lock your private apps on Windows 10!

The aforementioned software should do well enough for your app locking needs and they should make sure that no one is able to access your private information or work in different apps and software. As an alternative, you can even use Windows 10 parental control but if you are looking to lock apps on your own user account, it’s useless. So, install one of these apps and let us know how they work out for you. Sound off in the comments section below.

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App Lock is one of the best app protector which could protect your privacy. It can lock contacts, SMS, e-mail, gallery, settings, calls or any apps by password or pattern lock.

With this app, you don’t have to worry about your private information on your phone to be exposed to other people, you don’t have to worry about your kids messing your phone up by changing the settings.

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1.Download and Install XePlayer Android Emulator.Click 'Download XePlayer' to download.

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