Deskman

Advanced Desktop Security for Windows

Protect desktops and secure workstations the way you want. Combine restrictions to achieve the desired security level. Stop users from messing around or lock down critical systems. Works locally and remotely.

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One-Button Security

Deskman is very easy to use. Press one button to lock down workstations the way you want.

Kiosk Mode

Tightly secure desktops and lock computers. Stop users from messing around. Effectively.

Tons of Restrictions

Hide the Start Menu, protect the Control Panel, disable USB drives, block drive access...

Disable System Keys

System keys -and mouse buttons- can be disabled, like Ctrl-Alt-Del, Winkey, or any other.

Freeze Applications

Create a safe environment. Stop unwanted applications. Allow only a list of programs.

Lock Desktop Icons

Protect desktop icons from tampering. Restore startup position. Remove unknown icons.

Safe Task Manager

A task manager with limited options. Configure your own secure task manager.

Boss Mode

Administrators rejoice! Press the Boss Key to remove restrictions when needed. At once.

Safe Web Browsing

Stop all web sites, except for the ones you want by using keywords. Easy. Effective.

Fast Deployment

Setup Deskman on 1 PC and deploy your settings. Activate Deskman on many. Pro

Remote Deskman

There's Deskman and there's Remote Deskman, a whole new web-based experience. Pro

Easy Management

Installations are connected between them. Manage one, manage all. Securely. Pro

Privacy Matters

Deskman is not in the cloud. The software is installed and managed by the administrator.

Requirements

Windows XP/Vista/7/8
Windows Server 2003/2008
32bit or 64bit

Current Version

Deskman 2012 — version 12.3.3
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Documentation

User Guide available in English
Software in English and Spanish

Deskman Pro

Professional licenses required for:
deployment, remote access and management.

  • Main Window

    Lock down workstations. Deskman runs silently in the background, keeping systems secured at all times.

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  • Remote Deskman

    Deskman includes a web interface, allowing you to access remote installations easily from any browser.

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'It lets you block an astonishing number of Windows features', PCWorld Editorial

'With this tool, security is now a simple task. (...) If you need desktop security, this is your bread and butter', www.tucows.com

Changelog

Deskman 2012 12.3.3 — April 14 2013

Fixed bug that would disable lock workstation when disabling winkeys
Fixed bug when executing icons via the safe task manager
Fixed desktop.ini bug on safe task manager
Renamed Login Name restriction to Manual Windows Login, for clarity
Improved safe web browsing on multiple languages
Improved uninstallation
And other minor fixes.

Deskman 2012 12.3.2 — January 10 2013

Updated documentation

Deskman 2012 12.3.1 — Oct 22 2012

Fixed bug in Autoplay restriction

Deskman 2012 12.3 — Oct 9 2012

Ultra Kiosk Mode
Windows 8 support
Revamped Safe Start Menu
New Autorun implementation
Autorun moved to Settings
Revised web interface
Improved winkey restrictions
Optimized activation and start up
Firewall-friendly setup
And many fixes and improvements

Deskman 2012 12.2.1 — Sept 05 2012

Ability to manually add freezed applications
Revised documentation
Minor bug fixes

Deskman 2012 12.2 — July 16 2012

New feature: take desktop snapshots
Improved web filtering
Added support for Firefox 13 on safe web browsing
Fixed bug when selecting multiple peers
Fixed installation language issues
Updated documentation
And other tweaks and minor fixes