FAQ / Internet Lock

Updated: 04/02/2007

Q: I added a rule "[Password Protect] [Any Program] on Port [80]" to password protect all web browsers, but I found I still can access web sites via the Windows Explorer without password?

A: [Note this problem has been fixed in version 4.0 and later, but it is still recommended to add the additional rule since password protecting Windows Explorer is not recommended.]
Please add an additional rule to the existed rules: "[Deny] [C:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EXE] on Port [80]", note the "C:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EXE" is the path to the Windows Explorer, it can be different on your system.

Q: I deleted the program files of Internet Lock, then all my internet programs stop working?

A: You should never delete the program files directly, this can not bypass the protection and will block all internet connections. If you did, then run the Setup to install the software again.

Q: When a connection is blocked, a small message window pops up on the lower right corner, is there a way to disable that window?

A: Click "More..." in the "Options" page of the main window of Internet Lock, then enable the option "Don't show notification message".

Q: I set a rule to deny all the web browsers including internet explorer etc, but I found that I also denied the Outlook Express?

A: If you use Outlook Express to access your hotmail/msn email accounts, then the Outlook Express will not be able to access those accounts if you have denied all the web browsers. This is because Outlook Express will use the port 80 (same to the port the web browsers will use) to access the hotmail/msn servers. You can add an additional rule "[Allow] [<Path to Outlook Express>] on [Any Port]" to allow the Outlook Express.