Unlock Administrator

Unlock Administrator is a handy tool for system admins that lets them control who can unlock a Windows workstation. You know how you can lock your computer by hitting the "Lock Computer" button in the "Ctrl-Alt-Del" menu? Or when your screensaver kicks in and locks everything up? Well, that’s where this software comes into play!

Why Use Unlock Administrator?

By default, if you're logged into a Windows machine, only you can unlock it. Sure, an admin can step in and unlock it too, but guess what? That also closes your session along with all your open apps! So, any unsaved work? Yep, it's gone. A lot of users end up having to restart their computers just to get back in.

How It Works

This is where Unlock Administrator really shines. It gives system admins the power to decide who gets to unlock a computer without shutting down anyone's session. That means less hassle and no lost work!

Integration with Windows

The cool thing about Unlock Administrator is that it works smoothly with Microsoft's own security setup through the Windows Graphical Identification and Authentication library (GINA). Plus, it doesn’t mess around with user passwords; it sticks to whatever password rules are already set by Windows.

Enhanced Security Features

If security is on your mind (and it should be!), this software logs both successful and failed unlocking attempts. These logs can be saved as Windows Events or written into a file—talk about keeping things secure! You can even stop non-admin users from unlocking an admin's session. And yes, admins have full control over who gets to tweak these settings.

Main Features of Unlock Administrator:

• Logs both successful and failed unlock requests.


• Prevents non-admins from unlocking admin sessions.


• Lets you limit program settings to certain users.


• Supports both local and global user groups.


• Smooth integration with Microsoft Windows.


• Aids compliance with federal laws like HIPAA, Sarbanes-Oxley, Gramm-Leach-Bliley, and FISMA.

A Quick Note on Limitations:

• You get a 7-day free trial!

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