Password Protect Any Software and EXE File
Lock executable programs with a password to prevent unauthorized launches on local PCs and shared office computers.
Many Windows applications do not provide built-in launch protection, which can be a privacy risk on shared computers. EXE-level password protection adds an extra control layer when multiple users access the same PC.
GiliSoft EXE Lock works like an app lock for Windows: when a protected program is opened, a password prompt appears before launch. Without the correct password, the program will not run. This is useful for personal finance software, business tools, private chat clients, admin utilities, and other sensitive applications.
Lock executable programs with a password to prevent unauthorized launches on local PCs and shared office computers.
Restrict direct access to sensitive applications so unapproved users cannot casually open business, finance, browser, or admin tools.
GiliSoft EXE Lock adds launch protection without modifying the original executable file, which helps avoid compatibility issues with managed software and updates.
When users click a protected desktop icon or shortcut, they must enter the correct password before the app can open.
Apply launch passwords to browsers like Chrome and Firefox to help control access to saved sessions and account data.
Restrict media players and entertainment apps on home or school PCs when controlled access is required.
Protect chat clients and communication apps from unauthorized use to reduce privacy exposure on shared systems.
Use the simple interface for daily tasks, or run command-line operations to lock and unlock target programs quickly.
Restrict accounting, payroll, ERP, tax, and reporting tools so only authorized staff can launch sensitive business applications.
Apply per-machine app protection for office desktops, school labs, kiosks, and family computers where multiple users share one system.
Enforce password verification before the target executable starts, helping prevent unauthorized use even from desktop shortcuts.
Deploy quickly without complex policy setup, making it practical for small teams and administrators who need immediate app-level protection.
We use EXE Lock to block access to internal finance and admin tools on shared PCs, and password enforcement has been consistent.
Password prompts appear reliably before protected apps start, which reduced accidental misuse by non-admin staff.
The interface is easy for non-technical employees, and we did not need retraining after rollout.
Keeping original EXE files unchanged was critical for our managed software stack with strict update controls.
Command-line support made it easy to include lock tasks in our maintenance scripts for lab machines.
We lock browsers and chat tools on kiosk-style computers to reduce account leakage and unauthorized browsing.
For school lab PCs, EXE Lock helps us keep students out of admin utilities while still allowing approved learning software.
We protected payroll and accounting executables during audits, and it gave us cleaner access boundaries on shared workstations.
Deployment was fast across multiple front-desk machines, and support requests dropped because staff only saw apps they were meant to use.
Use EXE Lock when selected programs should stay private or restricted even though multiple users access the same desktop or laptop.
Keep payroll, accounting, reporting, and internal utilities behind a password prompt so only authorized staff can launch them.
Restrict browsers, chat tools, settings utilities, or unsupported software on shared machines without needing a broader endpoint suite.
Choose EXE Lock when the real goal is launch protection for specific programs rather than full folder encryption, USB control, or disk privacy.
Password-protect browsers, games, media players, chat tools, or other apps that should not be opened freely by every user.
Keep system tools, maintenance utilities, and selected admin applications behind a password prompt on managed workstations.
Add a password prompt before selected programs can open so casual users or unapproved staff cannot launch them directly.
Protect chat clients, browsers, media apps, admin tools, or other software when a shared PC should not expose every installed application to every user.
Keep unsupported or sensitive business applications from opening unless the correct password is provided first.
Use launch protection for browsers, messaging apps, and similar software when saved sessions or account data should not stay open to everyone.
Keep non-work software, media tools, or games unavailable unless the correct launch password is entered.
Add launch-level access control while leaving the original executable file unchanged for updates and managed deployments.
It adds password protection to Windows programs and executable files so the protected software cannot be launched without the correct password.
Yes. It is a practical fit for shared desktops, family computers, office workstations, kiosks, and school lab systems.
No. The product is positioned as launch protection that does not change the original executable file.
Yes. It can be used to protect browsers, messaging tools, finance software, admin utilities, and many other Windows applications.
Use EXE Lock when your main need is controlling app launches. Use File Lock Pro when the goal is locking, hiding, encrypting, or monitoring files and folders.
Use EXE Lock to password-protect selected programs. Use AI Agent Lock when you need to block automated control and machine-driven actions on the PC itself.
Choose based on what needs to be controlled: application launch, files and folders, automated PC operation, website access, or USB devices.
Use EXE Lock when the main goal is stopping unauthorized users from launching specific Windows applications.
Use File Lock Pro when the main risk is file or folder access, deletion, copying, hide mode, or shared-folder exposure.
Use AI Agent Lock when the risk is scripted control, injected input, screen capture, or machine-driven PC operation.
Use WebLock when the problem is website access, allowed lists, blocked websites, internet schedules, or browsing time control.
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Editors highlighted practical EXE launch protection for shared desktops and office environments.
Coverage noted straightforward setup for teams needing app-level access control.
We think its easy-to-use UI and shortcut key supporting also lead
to its great popularity...
Reviewers praised stable password prompting and predictable lock behavior for controlled program access on Windows PCs.
Lab observations mentioned reliable use on repeated open and relaunch attempts.
A perfect solution to solve the permission problem of operating your
apps when you are not around...
Independent write-ups described EXE Lock as a focused utility for app access control on multi-user systems.
Commentary emphasized low learning curve and clear administration flow.
Lock any EXE program in 3 steps to make sure no one can use it without authorization...
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