The software package to operate Motorized Filter Wheels (FWxC), including a GUI, drivers, and LabVIEW™/C++/Python SDK for third-party development.
Publisher’s description
What is FWxC?
FWxC 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 10.3 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 5.1.1, released on June 5, 2026. 2 versions are listed since January 20, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 0.4 releases a year.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Small download (10.3 MB)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: FWxC is a Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is FWxC safe to download?
- The file is served by media.thorlabs.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
60AE31743B5EDC6FF13ABB011CF6B76F4AEBB5DBDE98E45770A72C80AE89DFC2· 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 2 versions ›2 versions over 5 years · about 0.4 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1.1Latest | June 5, 2026 | 10.3 MB | 32-bit ZIP |
| 5.0.0 | January 20, 2021 | — | 32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Thorlabs.FWxC -efwxc_v5.1.1_setup.zip /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
- 5.1.1
- Released
- June 5, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 15, 2025
- Versions listed
- 2
- Updates / year
- 0.4
- Website
- thorlabs.com
- winget ID
- Thorlabs.FWxC
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Frequently asked questions
Is FWxC free?
FWxC 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 FWxC safe to download?
The download comes from media.thorlabs.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 FWxC 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 FWxC be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does FWxC run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of FWxC?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 20, 2021.