A Graphical User Interface (GUI) for computer operation of a Ytterbia femtosecond fiber laser or OPA.
Publisher’s description
What is FSLControl?
FSLControl is a proprietary program for Windows from THORLABS Inc..
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE (NSIS). The main installer is 5.9 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Small download (5.9 MB)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: FSLControl is a Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is FSLControl safe to download?
- The file is served by thin01mstroc282prod.dxcloud.episerver.net; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
BF51712C02CF9CCC90453D80F4620E5182B3C144DF2AC1857AEB3B4D5DD937AB· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8.1.4Latest | December 16, 2024 | 5.9 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Thorlabs.FSLControl -efslcontrol_v1.8.1.4_setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- THORLABS Inc.
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.8.1.4
- Released
- December 16, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- June 19, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- thorlabs.com
- winget ID
- Thorlabs.FSLControl
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Frequently asked questions
Is FSLControl free?
FSLControl is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is FSLControl safe to download?
The download comes from thin01mstroc282prod.dxcloud.episerver.net; 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 FSLControl 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 FSLControl be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does FSLControl run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.