How do I install Thorlabs XA on Windows?⌄
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Thorlabs.XA --exact --version 1.6.3.26681. winget downloads the installer from Thorlabs and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install Thorlabs XA silently for unattended deployment?⌄
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Thorlabs.XA --exact 1.6.3.26681 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.
How do I uninstall Thorlabs XA via winget?⌄
Run: winget uninstall --id Thorlabs.XA --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Thorlabs XA's Apps & Features entry.
Is Thorlabs XA free?⌄
Thorlabs XA 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 XA 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 XA directly from the publisher.
How do I keep Thorlabs XA up to date?⌄
Run winget upgrade --id Thorlabs.XA --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 5 versions of Thorlabs XA from microsoft/winget-pkgs.
