Secure your folders with passwords using in-place encryption—no file moving needed. Winlock is a lightweight Windows desktop utility designed to protect your sensitive data with ease.

Features

• In-Place Encryption: Lock folders without moving or reorganizing files.
• Password Protection: Secure your folders with a unique or global password.
• User-Friendly: Simple and intuitive interface for seamless folder management.
• Offline Functionality: No internet connection required for locking or unlocking folders.
• Advanced Security: Robust encryption ensures only you can access your data.

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Installation

1. Download the Winlock installer from the official website.
2. Run the downloaded file WinlockSetup.exe.
3. Click Yes when prompted by User Account Control (UAC).
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
5. Launch Winlock from the Start Menu or Desktop shortcut.

Setup Locally

To set up the project locally on your machine, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/akash-singh8/winlock.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd winlock

3. Install dependencies:

   npm install

4. Start the application in development mode:

   npm start

5. To build the production-ready application:

   npm run make
   
   

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to fork this repository, make your changes, and submit a pull request. However, you are not allowed to modify and sell this software as a commercial product.

License

This project is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. You may use, modify, and share this software for non-commercial purposes only. Commercial use, redistribution, or resale is strictly prohibited.