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Akhouri Anmol Kumar
Akhouri Anmol Kumar

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I Built the Windows Security Tool I Couldn't Find.

When I searched for a Windows security utility, I found plenty of antivirus software.

When I searched for a tool that could combine file protection, password management, intrusion detection, and desktop security into one local-first application...

I couldn't find one that matched what I wanted.

So I built it.

Meet ATLOCK v4.

What is ATLOCK?

ATLOCK is a Windows desktop security suite designed for users who want practical, local-first protection without relying on cloud accounts.

Features

🔒 NTFS-based file protection

🔐 Encrypted Password Vault

📸 Intruder Ops (captures photos and videos during unauthorized access attempts)

🖥️ Desktop Lockdown

📋 Local security logs

⚙️ Modern settings panel

✨ Polished Windows-native interface

Why Local-First?

Your passwords.

Your logs.

Your protected files.

They stay on your PC.

No mandatory cloud account.

No subscriptions.

Built as an Independent Project

reached 499 downloads.

Every feature has been shaped by real feedback, debugging sessions, and continuous iteration.

If you're a Windows user, developer, or security enthusiast, I'd genuinely appreciate your feedback.

⭐ GitHub:
https://github.com/Akhouri-Anmol-Kumar/ATLOCK
One click Download 👆: https://github.com/Akhouri-Anmol-Kumar/ATLOCK/releases/download/v4.0/ATLOCK.zip

Every issue report, suggestion, and feature request helps make the project stronger.

If you try it, let me know:

What's the one security feature you wish every Windows PC had by default?

"We Build What Others Forgot To Fix"

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