Should I remove WinLock?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
12% remove it88% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #45,486
Reach 0.0018%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
Average installed length: 35.30 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
8.0 |
2.78% |
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7.5 |
2.78% |
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7.04 |
2.78% |
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7.0 |
2.78% |
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6.42 |
2.78% |
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6.32 |
8.33% |
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6.22 |
5.56% |
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6.14 |
2.78% |
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6.12 |
11.11% |
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6.11 |
2.78% |
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6.09 |
8.33% |
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6.08 |
5.56% |
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6.07 |
19.44% |
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6.2 |
2.78% |
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6.1 |
2.78% |
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6.0 |
8.33% |
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5.33 |
2.78% |
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4.1 |
2.78% |
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3.51 |
2.78% |
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WinLock
What is WinLock? (from Crystal Office Systems)
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... Read more
Overview
WinLock is a software program developed by Crystal Office Systems. The most common release is 6.07, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. The primary executable is named winlock.exe. The setup package generally installs about 11 files and is usually about 2.48 MB (2,601,547 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 18% of users of WinLock come from DZ, it is also popular in MA and the United States.
Program details
URL: www.crystaloffice.com/winlock
Help link: www.crystaloffice.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\winlock
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\WinLock\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 2.48 MB
Files installed by WinLock
Program executable: | winlock.exe |
Name: | WinLock |
Path: | C:\Program Files\winlock\winlock.exe |
MD5: | ac30a0e0e1e8716a31a9bbdfe8cefe43 |
Additional files:
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elv.exe - WinLock (WinLock Elevate)
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wlg.exe - WinLock Guard
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unins000.exe - Inno Setup (Uninstaller)
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wlc6.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Startup File (All Users Run)
- winlock.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name '0wl' which loads as C:\Program Files\WinLock\winlock.exe.
How do I remove WinLock?
You can uninstall WinLock from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program WinLock, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove WinLock.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 50%
Win XP 3%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 12%
Keep it 88%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
66.67% |
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Windows 10 |
22.22% |
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Windows XP |
11.11% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Ultimate |
34.29% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
17.14% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
11.43% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro |
8.57% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
8.57% |
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Windows 8.1 Single Langua... |
5.71% |
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Geography
17.65% of installs come from DZ
Which countries install it?
DZ |
17.65% |
MA |
17.65% |
United States |
11.76% |
Philippines |
8.82% |
IQ |
5.88% |
TT |
5.88% |
Egypt |
2.94% |
Hungary |
2.94% |
India |
2.94% |
Italy |
2.94% |
Saudi Arabia |
2.94% |
Iran |
2.94% |
Malaysia |
2.94% |
PR |
2.94% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
29.41% |
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Acer |
20.59% |
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Dell |
11.76% |
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GIGABYTE |
8.82% |
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Intel |
5.88% |
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Toshiba |
5.88% |
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ASUS |
2.94% |
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MSI |
2.94% |
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Gateway |
2.94% |
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Sony |
2.94% |
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Lenovo |
2.94% |
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Samsung |
2.94% |
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Common models |
TOSHIBA Satellite L510 |
3.45% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite C50-A49... |
3.45% |
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Samsung R580/R590 |
3.45% |
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Hewlett-Packard Presario ... |
3.45% |
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HP Compaq dc7600 Small Fo... |
3.45% |
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Dell Latitude E6420 |
3.45% |
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