Wherever computers are shared, there is the potential for one person's hacking or innocent mistakes to disrupt others' computing experience. With the release of NetSupport Protect desktop security software from NetSupport Software, the IT staff can readily prevent users from exploring, changing or damaging their Windows operating system, installing unauthorized software, deleting important files or otherwise causing computer havoc. Available fully localized in English, German, French, Spanish and Italian, NetSupport Protect can hide files and folders, lock control panels and settings, prevent renaming and deletion of files or folders, prevent file creation by type of file, restrict Internet downloads and control access to USB devices and CDR or DVD drives. Workstations stay fast and reliable, and client computers last longer.