Generally speaking, what do we do when we wish to protect something from prying eyes? Obviously we make measures to store them up or lock them in a safe place with a key to ensure there is no other access. Same formula applies to technological thefts as well when we talk about password protected files and read only files that cannot be amended. Further, systems can be locked to and there are varied software to support this theory which protects the system from unauthorized access and nowadays even desktops have the facility of locking up and prevent any third party in having a peek into the screen. Further, most of these utilities do not have the necessary expertise to handle a lot many features; however Advanced Desktop Locker 1.8.2 is a simple utility that is easy to use and can lock the screen with one click.

Advanced Desktop Locker 1.8.2 upon launch opens with a compact yet neatly arranged interface with main options placed at the top pane and main screen giving the options for locking the desktop and also provides the options for password change and configuring program options. This desktop protection software is simple and easy to use and prevents anybody from accessing your desktop or any other important files and can be password protected too. The user can display a custom message on the screen and can also display information if anybody tried to access with a wrong password. The user can password protect ADL options and set or change the master password of the program and even have a virtual desktop to keep private files private. Any access to task Manager is debarred and the user has the choice of keeping the kind of desktop to create illusions.

Overall, Advanced Desktop Locker works as a fine tool to protect the screen in a neat manner and protect all important files and hence gets a rating of four points for its impressive working.