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GiliSoft Exe Lock free demo

You already know that all good things don’t come for free, so it shouldn’t be shocking to find out that GiliSoft Exe Lock requires a paid license to use. However, there’s a good side to this situation: you can download and try a free demo version.

There’s no time restriction, either, so feel free to test it for as long as it takes to help you make a decision. On the downside, the program is stuck to a default password that you can’t change. Therefore, you can test GiliSoft Exe Lock’s abilities, but it’s useless if someone else knows the default password.

How to install GiliSoft Exe Lock

GiliSoft Exe Lock’s installation can be handled even by complete PC novices since it’s so simple. Assuming that you’ve managed to download the installer on your computer, just go ahead and launch it. The built-in wizard will guide you in a step-by-step manner so that you don’t get anything wrong.

All you have to do during the setup is to accept the license agreement, define a destination path, and adjust shortcut creation. Once you’re satisfied with the configuration, just hit Install, and the wizard will take care of the rest.

At the end of the process, you’ll be able to toggle the app’s post-installation, automatic launch. Alternatively, you can launch it from one of the created shortcuts.

Simplistic, yet dated interface

Attractiveness-wise, GiliSoft Exe Lock isn’t exactly a stunner. Its interface is minimalistic and sports a somewhat outdated theme. However, for the sake of simplicity, it does a pretty good job of keeping things straightforward.

You can notice that there’s no hidden menus, sections, or panes whatsoever. In other words, what you see is what you get. There’s a central section where you can see locked EXE files, together with Lock and Unlock buttons, and that’s about it.

How to use GiliSoft Exe Lock effectively

For those of you who have previous experience with similar tools, this section will probably reveal nothing new. You can use this program to lock executables behind a password. That way, nobody can access those files without knowing the password you set.

Not even malware components that might try to modify your files in an attempt to take control of your system can touch the data. The concept is pretty simple and quite useful if you ask us.

To add a specific file to the lockdown list, click the Lock button and use the browser to navigate to the desired document. Alternatively, you can drag it and drop it in the central section of the screen. To unlock a previously locked file, just select it, click the Unlock button, and type the password in the designated field.

A list of GiliSoft Exe Lock’s key features

Although we’re familiar with GiliSoft Exe Lock’s basic functionality, we’re going to include a list of its key features below. That way, you can get to know at a glance whether or not this tool is what you’re looking for, without having to go through our whole review.

• Lock executable files on your PC behind a user-defined password
• Prevent users from running sensitive software
• Block malware components’ attempts to modify the binary structure of your executables
• Locking an executable doesn’t make any changes to its structure (source binary file)
• Run GiliSoft Exe Lock with command line arguments to enhance its usability

As you can see, even the key features list is quite straightforward. There’s no hidden usability to this program other than running it through CMD to unblock some of its functionality that’s restricted by the GUI (Graphic User Interface).

Handy file locking and encryption software

All things considered, if you’ve ever wanted a tool that can help you restrict access to executables on your PC, GiliSoft Exe Lock might be just what you need. It can get the job done as easy as pie, and all you need to operate it are minimal PC navigation skills.

Although you’ll need a paid license to use GiliSoft Exe Lock without any restriction, there’s a demo version you can download and try for free. However, it’s worth mentioning that you can use the demo only with a default password, which you can’t change. This renders the app useless if others know about the default password.

FAQ: Learn more about GiliSoft Exe Lock

• Can I change the default password?

If you’re using the demo version, you can’t do that, no. However, if you paid for the app, just click Help, select the Settings option, then type your new password in the designated field, and confirm it by typing it again. Click Change, and you’re done!

• What happens if I lose my password?

In the same Settings section mentioned above, you can configure an email address. If you forget your password, the app will make sure to send it to the configured email address.

• Is GiliSoft Exe Lock free?

While it does offer you a free demo version, GiliSoft Exe Lock isn’t free. The demo version lets you make use of its features but doesn’t let you change the default password, rendering it unusable if other users are aware of this passkey.