In today’s digital landscape, performance, privacy, and usability are more important than ever. For those looking to streamline their Windows experience without sacrificing core functionality or security, AtlasOS offers a refined and intelligent solution.

🌟 What Is AtlasOS?

AtlasOS (commonly referred to as Atlas) is an open-source modification toolkit for Windows that focuses on enhancing privacy, optimizing performance, and boosting usability—all without compromising the essential features of the operating system.

Unlike modified Windows ISOs that are often closed-off and unverifiable, Atlas provides a transparent and auditable approach through its use of the AME Wizard and open-source Playbooks. It’s not a stripped-down ISO—it’s a lightweight customization layer applied on top of a clean Windows installation.

🔐 Privacy Without Compromise

One of Atlas’s standout features is its robust focus on privacy. It disables most of Windows’ built-in telemetry and data collection through extensive group policy configurations. While it doesn’t cover third-party software like browsers or apps, it lays a strong foundation for a more private operating system experience.

Whether you’re a privacy-conscious user or just someone looking to avoid unnecessary background communication, Atlas gives you more control over what your system shares—and with whom.

🚀 Performance That Makes Sense

Atlas is built for real-world performance, not just benchmarking hype. It removes bloatware, disables unnecessary services, and tweaks system behavior to increase responsiveness—all while ensuring that key Windows features remain intact.

This isn’t about chasing marginal gains or flashy placebo tweaks. Atlas optimizes Windows where it matters most, resulting in a system that feels faster, more stable, and more responsive over time.

🛡️ Security, Your Way

Unlike many “performance-tweaked” Windows tools that remove critical security components, Atlas takes a more responsible approach. It allows users to choose their level of protection, from disabling SmartScreen and Windows Defender to toggling automatic updates or CPU mitigations.

Security-conscious users can keep protections in place, while advanced users can tailor settings to their preferences—with clear documentation explaining the risks and benefits of each choice.

💡 Designed for Usability

Atlas also prioritizes everyday usability. It removes distracting ads, auto-installs unnecessary apps, and adjusts default settings to provide a cleaner, more focused user experience. It’s perfect for users who want Windows to “just work,” without the usual clutter.

If needed, any removed apps can be restored easily, ensuring flexibility without friction.

🔍 Open-Source and Fully Transparent

What truly sets Atlas apart is its transparency. The system is driven by Playbooks—zip archives of readable and editable instructions (password: malte). These Playbooks are auditable, safe, and customizable. Any binaries involved are open source and documented via hashes.

Even though the AME Wizard GUI isn’t open source, its backend, TrustedUninstaller, is available under the MIT License. The Atlas Playbook itself is licensed under GPLv3, further supporting user trust and community development.

⚖️ Fully Legal and Compliant

Atlas doesn’t distribute a modified Windows ISO, nor does it bypass or alter system activation. That means it’s fully compliant with Microsoft’s licensing terms—an important distinction from unofficial or pirated Windows builds.

🎨 Community and Customization

Want to make Atlas your own? Visit the Branding Kit to create custom wallpapers, icons, and share your designs with the community through GitHub Discussions.

And if you ever need help, the Atlas community is active on Discord, ready to assist newcomers and experts alike.

🔗 Get Started

• 🌐 Website
• 📚 Documentation
• 💬 GitHub Discussions
• ☎️ Join Discord

AtlasOS is more than a tweak — it’s a thoughtful, transparent, and open-source enhancement for Windows users who want a system that respects privacy, delivers real performance, and remains user-friendly.

If you’re ready to take control of your Windows experience, Atlas is the smarter way forward.