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Publisher’s description
What is Transparent Lock Screen?
Transparent Lock Screen is a proprietary system utilitie program for Windows from Softros Systems.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI. The main installer is 26.8 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 26.10.6788.0, released on October 9, 2026. 9 versions are listed since September 9, 2025, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 8.3 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 8.3 a year)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Transparent Lock Screen is a system utilitie tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Transparent Lock Screen safe to download?
- The file is served by download.softros.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
0889DFAE86B0EA7A2D2B7836E8021EFB44D0F6A46F5119495AC8526D1A439F3A· 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 9 versions ›9 versions over 1 year · about 8.3 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26.10.6788.0Latest | October 9, 2026 | 26.8 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 26.10.6780.0 | October 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 26.7.6644.0 | July 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 26.6.6436.0 | June 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 26.6.6318.0 | June 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 26.4.5959.0 | April 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 26.4.5618.0 | April 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 26.2.5140.0 | February 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Softros.TransparentLockScreen -emsiexec /i TransparentLockScreen26.10.6788.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {D9FBDA18-3A54-433B-8316-B9DAF4C3E591} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Softros Systems
- Category
- System utilities
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 26.10.6788.0
- Released
- October 9, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 10, 2025
- Versions listed
- 9
- Updates / year
- 8.3
- Website
- lockscreen.softros.com
- winget ID
- Softros.TransparentLockScreen
- MSI product code
- {D9FBDA18-3A54-433B-8316-B9DAF4C3E591}
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Frequently asked questions
Is Transparent Lock Screen free?
Transparent Lock Screen 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 Transparent Lock Screen safe to download?
The download comes from download.softros.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 Transparent Lock Screen 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 Transparent Lock Screen be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Transparent Lock Screen run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Transparent Lock Screen?
The versions page lists all 9 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 9, 2025.
What are alternatives to Transparent Lock Screen?
AutoHotkey, Bazel, osquery, Windows File Manager and LocalSend. The alternatives page compares them.
