Unlock Administrator

Unlock Administrator is a handy security tool that helps system administrators control who can unlock a Windows workstation. You know how sometimes you accidentally lock your computer by pressing the 'Lock Computer' button from the 'Ctrl-Alt-Del' menu or when your screensaver kicks in? Yeah, that happens to all of us!

Why Use Unlock Administrator?

By default, only the current user can unlock their locked computer. If an admin decides to unlock it, they have to close everything, meaning all that unsaved work gets lost! Talk about frustrating, right? Sometimes users even have to turn off their computers just to get back in.

How Does It Work?

This is where Unlock Administrator comes into play! It lets admins choose exactly who can fully unlock a computer and who might have to close their session. Pretty cool, huh?

Integration with Windows

Unlock Administrator works smoothly with Microsoft's Windows Graphical Identification and Authentication library (GINA). Plus, it uses Windows' built-in security features for user authentication. This means it fits right in with how Windows operates without any hassle. No need for password storage either; it respects any password rules set by Windows.

Security Features

A great perk of using this software is its logging feature! Both successful and failed unlocking attempts can be logged as Windows Events or saved in a file. This gives you a detailed trail of what’s happening on your system. Admins can also stop non-admin users from unlocking sessions meant for admins and decide who gets to change these settings.

Key Features of Unlock Administrator:

• Logs both successful and failed unlock requests


• Prevents non-admins from unlocking admin sessions


• Lets you limit configuration options to certain users


• Supports local and global user groups


• Smooth integration with Microsoft Windows


• Aids compliance with laws like HIPAA and Sarbanes-Oxley

Limitations:

• You get a 7-day free trial!

If you're interested in checking it out further, you can download Unlock Administrator here!