KeyboardLocker

KeyboardLocker disables the keyboard while leaving the mouse active. An exit phrase must be entered before the keyboard is reactivated.

KeyboardLocker can be used

• to secure photo kiosks (as used by FujiFilm)
• to completely disable Ctrl+Alt+Del
• to secure dedicated servers (such as university print servers)
• to prevent both USB and PS/2 keyboard input on Internet and Photo kiosks
• to protect running processes when the keyboard is cleaned by janitors
• to stop keyboard input when desktop macros are running
• in a home user environment, e.g. to show a DVD to a small child without them destroying your computer.
• Use with Skype to prevent toddlers pressing keys during a call.
• Now available as a dual x32 and x64 install

You can start KeyboardLocker INSTANTLY with Ctrl+Alt+L, and start KeyboardLocker automatically as your computer boots (by copying the KeyboardLocker short cut into the StartUp folder).

Uses

• Protect print servers from student use or improper use - while still allowing mouse interaction
• Show a DVD without allowing it to be stopped
• Show a presentation or demo without allowing it to be stopped

I came home from a weekend trip and found that my new cats had stepped on my keyboard and launched AOL which, I only have 3 hours a month, then I'm charge per minute. It turned out I was logged on for over 2000 minutes. Hence I had to find a solution...KeyboardLocker! - David Segal

How to use KeyboardLocker

KeyboardLocker features two startup modes

1. A configuration mode, where the unlock phrase can be entered. Note - in the Evaluation version you cannot change the unlock phrase - it is set to 'buyme'. Access this via the Configure KeyboardLocker start menu item.
2. An instant start mode, where the unlock phrase cannot be entered. The only way to regain control of your machine is to type the unlock phrase. While locked, you can still use your mouse to start a DVD playing. The instant start mode can be useful to run when a machine starts up - to provide protection straight away. Access this via the Start KeyboardLocker NOW! start menu item.

Command Line Options

There are several ways you can start KeyboardLocker:

"c:\Program Files\KeyboardLocker\KeyboardLocker.exe" [/START]

Starts KeyboardLocker in interactive mode. If /START is specified, KeyboardLocker locks immediately.

"c:\Program Files\KeyboardLocker\KeyboardLocker.exe" /NEWPWD=<new password> [/START]

Starts KeyboardLocker in interactive mode, but with a new default password. If /START is specified, KeyboardLocker locks immediately.

"c:\Program Files\KeyboardLocker\KeyboardLocker.exe" /OLDPWD=<old password> /NEWPWD=<new password> 

If KeyboardLocker is currently running, it changes the unlock phrase from old password to new password. This copy of KeyboardLocker then terminates.

"c:\Program Files\KeyboardLocker\KeyboardLocker.exe" /STOP=<password> 

Unlocks KeyboardLocker if it is currently running and password is correct. This copy of KeyboardLocker then terminates.

Features

• Can completely disable Ctrl+Alt+Del
• Disables ALL windows keys, even Alt+Tab, Ctrl+Escape, Windows keys etc
• Simple to install and uninstall - no configuration required
• Microsoft® Windows® 8 and x64, Windows 7 and x64, Vista®, Vista 64, 2008/2003 Server, XP
• Help Menu can be disabled to restrict internet access
• Exit phrase can be locked so that it cannot be changed
• Ctrl+Alt+Del checkbox can now be hidden.

Customers

As used by FujiFilm America, GeWeTe GmbH & Co.KG, Ethicon, Northern Arizona University, Ath TBI techniek B.V, Areva Energietechnik GmbH and more.

Awards

  Jun 2005