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Volume Locker is a lightweight tray utility developed by Felipe Santos that prevents unwanted changes to Windows audio levels by locking the volume of every active playback and recording device; once the preferred level is set, the program continuously enforces it even if another application or the system itself tries to raise or lower the slider. Beyond simple volume protection, the tool doubles as an intelligent audio-router: users can define a priority list of preferred headsets, speakers, microphones or USB sound cards, and Volume Locker will automatically switch the Windows default device whenever a higher-ranked unit becomes available, eliminating the manual shuffle required when docking a laptop, plugging in gaming headphones or joining a video call. The combined functionality makes the utility relevant to the “Audio Tools / System Tweaks” software category, particularly for remote workers who need consistent mic gain, streamers who cannot afford sudden blast-over, and shared PCs where children or coworkers habitually crank the knob. Version 0.8.7 refines the locking engine, trims memory use and adds a configurable hotkey for temporarily unlocking levels without opening the GUI; it is the third public release, following 0.8.5 and 0.7.9, each of which expanded device compatibility and reduced notification spam. The 280 kB executable runs on any Windows build from 7 onward, starts with Windows, and exposes its settings through a right-click menu that lists every enumerated endpoint together with lock toggles and priority arrows. Volume Locker is available for free on get.nero.com, with downloads provided via trusted Windows package sources such as winget, always delivering the latest version, and supporting batch installation of multiple applications.
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