AppLocker Commander – Press Information
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Press Pitch
AppLocker Commander unlocks a security feature already built into Windows but nearly impossible to configure manually — turning it into a one‑click, tiered defense that blocks every unauthorized program, including malware that didn't exist when the rules were written.
Overview
AppLocker is a rule‑based system built on the whitelisting principle: it blocks everything by default unless explicitly allowed. This also protects against malware that did not yet exist when the rules were created, without requiring them to be continuously updated. Rules typically only need adjusting when the system itself changes — for example when software is installed or removed.
AppLocker Commander brings this Windows‑native capability into a graphical interface, gathering every tool needed to manage it in one place. Security rules can be created automatically, without having to edit the AppLocker configuration by hand.
Key Features
- Create, edit and delete AppLocker rules for executable files, DLL files, scripts, packaged apps and Windows Installer
- Define rules by path, publisher or file hash
- Temporarily switch AppLocker to Audit‑only mode — for all or individual modules, timed or permanent
- Tiered one‑click system hardening (System Rule, Data Rule, User Rule) with a percentage protection‑level indicator
- Win Tools Rule closes the most common bypass route — misuse of script interpreters and system tools
- Live event monitoring with filtering, search, and rule creation directly from a blocked event
- Import/export rules as XML, individually or all at once
- Run installation files in a controlled way without being blocked by active AppLocker rules
Detailed Description
AppLocker Commander is designed for administrators and users who need a fast, reliable way to turn Windows' built‑in AppLocker whitelisting engine into an actively managed security control — without hand‑editing Group Policy or the native AppLocker console.
System hardening is applied in tiers: System Rule denies execution in system folders with write permissions and is suitable for most servers, even without additional apps. Data Rule additionally protects %PROGRAMDATA%, where Windows and third‑party data is stored, allowing only registered signatures or hashes to run there. User Rule extends protection to the entire user area (%USERPROFILE%), where applications, installers and temp files are located. A protection‑level bar shows the security achieved as a percentage at every stage.
The optional Win Tools Rule closes the most common bypass route: the misuse of script interpreters and system tools, for example when an Office macro tries to launch PowerShell or Cmd to load a fileless payload into memory.
Live event monitoring lets administrators filter, search and inspect AppLocker events as they happen, and create a matching rule directly from a blocked event. Rule sets can be exported as XML and re‑imported individually or all at once, making configuration portable across machines.
The interface is intentionally practical: every program area — rule management, pausing, hardening, event monitoring, import/export and software installation — is one click away from the main view.
Technical Specifications
| Platform | Windows (standalone application) |
| Supported Windows Versions | Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2016–2025 |
| Underlying Technology | Windows AppLocker (Application Identity service) |
| Rule Types | Path, Publisher, File Hash |
| Languages | English, German |
| Internet Requirement | None. Update check only |
Licensing & Availability
Private use of AppLocker Commander is free of charge. A license is required for commercial use.
License information: AppLocker Commander License – digicredo
Current Version
- Version: 2.1.2
- First public release
- Includes all features
Verification & Code Signing
All installers are digitally signed by digicredo GmbH to ensure authenticity and integrity.
- Publisher: digicredo GmbH
- Signature: Extended Validation (EV) Code Signing Certificate
- Verification: Windows Authenticode
Product Facts
- Product name: AppLocker Commander
- Version: 2.1.2
- Category: Security → Application Whitelisting / System Hardening
- Pricing: Free for private use; license required for commercial use
- Languages: English, German
- Compatibility: Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2016–2025
Directory Snippet
Short description for software directories and listings.
AppLocker Commander gives Windows' built‑in AppLocker whitelisting engine a graphical interface — create rules by path, publisher or hash, harden a system in tiers with one click, and monitor AppLocker events live.
Category: Security → Application Whitelisting / System Hardening
License: Free for private use; commercial license required
Languages: English, German
Compatibility: Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2016–2025
Press Assets
Logos, screenshots and installers for press and software directories.
- Logo PNG 1024×1024 — Download
- Logo PNG 256×256 — Download
- App icon (ICO) — Download
- AppLocker‑Commander‑Logo‑Pack — Download
- Screenshots — Overview
- Installer (EXE) — Download
- SHA‑256 (EXE) — 9E7589F616931EA86797E13AEEF86F37F95A54AB26EA5DE288C0D5DC53CFA459
- Installer (MSI) — Download
- SHA‑256 (MSI) — 30E798464FDA13C9D1CF064081917195A095457E667D0541BF867B64B83ACD50
Usage Rights
- Logos may be used for press coverage, reviews and media publications.
- Screenshots may be used without prior permission for reviews and articles.
Media Mentions
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FAQ
Does AppLocker Commander replace Windows AppLocker?
No. It is a management console for the AppLocker engine already built into Windows — it does not replace or duplicate it, it makes it usable.
What happens if a rule blocks something critical, like startup itself?
An emergency‑unlock switch lets administrators disable AppLocker from Safe Mode if a badly created rule blocks system startup — the system then starts normally again.
Does AppLocker Commander send data to the cloud?
No. All processing happens locally on the user’s system.
Can rules be exported and reused across machines?
Yes. Rule sets can be exported as XML and imported again individually or all at once.
About digicredo
digicredo develops security‑focused, reliable software for Windows. Our tools integrate seamlessly, operate with secure‑by‑design architecture and avoid unnecessary dependencies. We focus on predictable behavior, operational safety and long‑term stability.
Press Contact
Press contact
Email: press@digicredo.com
Company: digicredo GmbH
Website: https://digicredo.com