Software package to operate Thorlabs' Kurios Liquid Crystal Tunable Filters, including a GUI, drivers, and LabVIEW™/C++/Python SDK for third-party development.
Publisher’s description
What is Kurios?
Kurios by THORLABS Inc. is proprietary Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 6.1 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.1.1, released on June 21, 2024. The version history goes back to June 21, 2024: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is more than a year old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Small download (6.1 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: Kurios is a Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Kurios 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:
4DDDE233493F0E1B5D689ADD514D7CC0FE070101BA35CD0B3A64C9969235F4D9· 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 ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1.1Latest | June 21, 2024 | 6.1 MB | 32-bit ZIP |
| 1.9.6 | June 21, 2024 | — | 32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Thorlabs.Kurios -ekurios_v2.1.1_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
- 2.1.1
- Released
- June 21, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- June 17, 2025
- Versions listed
- 2
- Website
- thorlabs.com
- winget ID
- Thorlabs.Kurios
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kurios free?
Kurios 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 Kurios 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 Kurios 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 Kurios be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Kurios 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 Kurios?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 21, 2024.