Thorlabs APT

by Thorlabsv3.21.6

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

The software includes a GUI for control of Thorlabs' APT™ system controllers, as well as a wealth of support information in the form of handbooks, help files, tutorial videos, and FAQs.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id Thorlabs.APT.x64 --exact --version 3.21.6

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for Thorlabs APT

Thorlabs APT uses EXE. The silent install switches are /S /V/quiet /V/norestart.

One-line silent install (x64, machine scope)

setup.exe /S /V/quiet /V/norestart

See the full silent install reference for Thorlabs APT →

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Installers · v3.21.6

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	EXE	machine		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for Thorlabs APT.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Thorlabs APT on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Thorlabs.APT.x64 --exact --version 3.21.6. winget downloads the installer from Thorlabs and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Thorlabs APT silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Thorlabs.APT.x64 --exact 3.21.6 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for Thorlabs APT?

Thorlabs APT uses EXE. Run the downloaded installer with: setup.exe /S /V/quiet /V/norestart. The silent switches are /S /V/quiet /V/norestart.

How do I uninstall Thorlabs APT via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id Thorlabs.APT.x64 --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Thorlabs APT's Apps & Features entry.

Is Thorlabs APT free?

Thorlabs APT is distributed under Proprietary. Refer to the publisher (https://www.thorlabs.com/software-pages/Motion_Control) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Thorlabs APT work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls Thorlabs APT directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Thorlabs APT up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id Thorlabs.APT.x64 --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of Thorlabs APT from microsoft/winget-pkgs.