Smart Windows App Blocker is a very simple program that is used to block applications from running. It is a handy program that helps to protect your sensitive programs from unauthorized access. Whether it is an installed application or it is an executable (*.exe) program, you can block any of those programs with just a single click.
Apart from this main feature, Smart Windows App blocker also lets you test blocked applications to make sure that all the added applications are successfully blocked. But one shortcoming is also available here that it doesn’t provide password protection for this app blocker. So if anyone would come to know that you have blocked applications using this program, then he/she can unlock applications easily using this program. So you need to be a bit careful.
Screenshot above shows interface of Smart Windows App Blocker where you can view the list of all blocked applications.
How To Block Applications Using Smart Windows App Blocker?
To block an application or multiple applications from running, you have to add those programs or applications to Smart Windows App Blocker interface. A browse button is available to add applications to block list. After adding a program, you need to click on Block App button.
After doing this, that particular program will be blocked immediately. If you want to check whether it is really blocked or not, then select that program and tap on Test App button. You will get an error, like it is visible in below screenshot:
Note: As this program is not able to lock its interface or to set a password, then you can try Windows Application Blocker and Seriousd.
Key Features Present In Smart Windows App Blocker are:
- It is a very simple program to block installed applications as well as executable programs.
- It is available in portable as well as in installer version.
- Very lightweight also. Less than 3 MB.
- Anyone can use it completely free of cost.
- You can also test blocked applications to confirm that applications are blocked for sure.
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Conclusion:
Smart Windows App Blocker is a basic program that can block applications installed on PC as well as executable programs that you don’t want others to use. It works quite fine but password protection is missing with this software which is needed to ensure complete security. To try it yourself, click the link present below:
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