A simple way to automatically change wallpaper
Publisher’s description
What is Erin?
Erin by Skorinov Vladislav is open-source Windows software in the customisation category. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 32-bit Windows. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (losbiw/erin) has 25 stars. Similar programs include PowerToys, Scribus and Mattermost.
Project description on GitHub: “Cross-platform wallpaper manager with extensive collections of images.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: Erin is an open-source customisation tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Erin safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
C104F214E63D8FEA97FE19720D776A2C67091F93289FC833E49BA6E5AE1E277F· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1.6Latest | December 1, 2024 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id losbiw.erin -eerin.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Skorinov Vladislav
- Category
- Customisation
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/losbiw/erin
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 2.1.6
- Released
- December 1, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- February 20, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 25
- GitHub forks
- 3
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- losbiw.erin
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Erin free?
Yes. Erin is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Erin safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Erin with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Erin be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Erin run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to Erin?
PowerToys, Scribus, Mattermost, Rainmeter and Lively Wallpaper. The alternatives page compares them.
