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All versions of Transparent Lock Screen support x64- and ARM64-based editions of Windows 10 (version 1909 or later), every version of Windows 11, and Windows Server 2022 and 2025.

26.2 build 5098 (February 16, 2026)

  • Added an option to unlock by clicking the tray icon when connected remotely and when programmatic input is allowed.
  • Added support for displaying both Windows Hello and shared password options when both are configured.
  • Lock and unlock can now be initiated using hotkeys when connected remotely and when programmatic input is allowed.
  • Fixed an issue where, on rare occasions, clicks on toggle switches and checkboxes in the GUI were not registered correctly.
  • Fixed an issue where the GUI could crash when opening the Security section if the Active Directory domain was not accessible.
  • Fixed an issue where a malformed user name could be written to the logs when unlocking with a smart card on Active Desktop.

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SHA-256 (TransparentLockScreen26.2.5098.msi):
b51a6808e935fc1357d97ff5a43bf8b70e1140675dc784b698fda215a88f345b

26.1 build 4942 (January 29, 2026)

  • Fixed an issue where the Windows key could remain stuck when the system was locked using the Active Desktop option, causing unexpected behavior on the desktop.

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SHA-256 (TransparentLockScreen26.1.4942.msi):
b98ba6fa230f4752348049c7e282942f58d4547aaa19222770e162116b726f4d

26.1 build 4907 (January 28, 2026)

  • Due to a bug in Windows 10 version 1809 (and Windows Server 2019) that interfered with new functionality, the minimum supported Windows version has been raised to Windows 10 version 1909 (and Windows Server 2022).
  • Added support for unlocking by selected users or groups.
  • Added support for unlocking with a shared password (a password not tied to any user account).
  • Added support for unlocking without switching to the Windows lock screen.
  • Added pictograms for each setting.
  • Fixed an issue where the system could sometimes lock again automatically after unlocking via RFID card, command line, or LogonExpert.
  • Fixed an issue where the app could stop working and, in some cases, leave the system in a state requiring a reboot to recover.
  • Fixed an issue where the app could fail to detect reconnection of an RFID reader after rapid disconnect and reconnect.
  • Fixed an issue where enabling Lock on user idle could cause undefined behavior during Windows startup or resume from sleep.
  • Improved handling of smart card insertion and removal.

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SHA-256 (TransparentLockScreen26.1.4907.msi):
c3dee5c842c091f0ed6e251c59fc3de57958b7870d698f70d2dc167c8c7c3533

25.11 build 3544 (November 15, 2025)

  • Added support for unlocking with RFID cards.
  • Fixed an issue where hotkey modifiers could sometimes be considered by the system as still held after performing a transparent lock via hotkey.
  • Fixed an issue where unlock could not be performed from the command line if the session was on the system lock screen.
  • Removed unused libraries from the GUI, reducing the installer size by a few megabytes.
  • Minor GUI fixes in the settings.

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SHA-256 (TransparentLockScreen25.11.3544.msi):
077b978e794eb3de0e78ba6f64e47754324ec4ae1842c54391b38e8203263d27

25.7 build 2376 (July 21, 2025)

  • Fixed an issue where the app stopped working after switching to a different Windows user account.

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SHA-256 (TransparentLockScreen25.7.2376.msi):
e91365fe06ed40006560ae581fdef618611f7cd026648cb0ef610f167bc79217

25.6 build 2318 (June 12, 2025)

  • Added the Allow programmatic input option.

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SHA-256 (TransparentLockScreen25.6.2318.msi):
b1d9f489173588ac08f41e44807c2d77d2e77fb2854b682768e4e4f1abe3c728

25.6 build 2309 (June 5, 2025)

  • Implemented minor GUI improvements.

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SHA-256 (TransparentLockScreen25.6.2309.msi):
72b342864efb5a874ced812d10ef3471e027ce54c484f5eeb2cb6f71e13c1ad3

25.5 build 2209 (May 28, 2025)

  • Updated EULA.
    • New Section 7 indemnifies clients against third-party intellectual-property claims.
    • Section 8 (Limitation of Liability) is now mutual, protecting both parties.
    • The governing law can now be chosen by the client.

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SHA-256 (TransparentLockScreen25.5.2209.msi):
9ab083e12d65c6ec9ef4dcac23f571bd2eba6f095191282145e2bc51a0dbd89d

25.5 build 2048 (May 8, 2025)

  • Fixed a rare bug where the wrong toast notification appeared after unlocking.
  • The Transparent Lock Screen Deactivated toast now appears slightly faster after unlocking.
  • A desktop shortcut is created during silent but attended installations.
  • The GUI starts automatically after silent but attended installations.

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SHA-256 (TransparentLockScreen25.5.2048.msi):
614f3ba6f2c887d239cb86f6d60119265904b5ee0bd2ba519324864734168034

25.4 build 1958 (April 27, 2025)

  • Fixed an issue where an in-place-upgrade installation did not install all required files.
  • Added ADMX files to the distribution.
  • Added proper open-source attribution.
  • Fixed an issue where the dimming-level slider did not work correctly with touch or pen input.
  • Improved the GUI related to text-file logging.
  • Added support for environment variables in the log-file path.
  • Fixed an issue where the keyboard shortcut for unlocking always reverted to its default value.
  • Updated the EULA and now distribute a copy with the app.

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SHA-256 (TransparentLockScreen25.4.1958.msi):
4c8a5a1e0137990dcec38e75a79c818e6ddce133db88be92e8761cd616b0d33b

25.1 build 1941 (January 28, 2025)

  • Added an option to show an icon in the system tray or on the taskbar when the system is locked.
  • Fixed a false installer message claiming a reboot was required after installation, uninstallation, or update.
  • Fixed an issue where the Start menu remained open after locking the system from the Start menu.

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SHA-256 (TransparentLockScreen25.1.1941.msi):
298a3fcf8de794bcdfcfca8fcd1e101493ab13b344fbd48ef3814701ae56f652

24.11 build 1931 (November 18, 2024)

  • Added touchscreen support.
  • Fixed an issue where Transparent Lock Screen Deactivated was not shown.
  • Fixed an issue where the license key disappeared over time, causing the app to revert to trial mode.

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SHA-256 (TransparentLockScreen24.11.1931.msi):
65b5be4b893092a42e4a2982c3a9eeec72d56271da3b415cf8f26743f85ee67b

24.9 build 1924 (September 27, 2024)

  • Added an option to dim the screen while the system is locked.
  • Added a feature to quickly show toast notifications for ignored key presses and mouse clicks.
  • Added command-line output to the console.
  • Fixed an issue where the toast notification appeared distorted if the screen resolution changed while it was displayed.

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SHA-256 (TransparentLockScreen24.9.1924.msi):
e9e71f3c311ff9564bffa189828fbade637dd4f2059ce0a2fe18e78e0a75f7a4

24.8 build 1764 (August 4, 2024)

  • Fixed the Save-File dialog and log-path handling.
  • Fixed power-event handling.
  • Added integration with LogonExpert.
  • Redesigned the Lock section of the settings.
  • Updated default settings.
  • Extended the logging functionality.
  • Added the version number to the .msi file properties.

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SHA-256 (TransparentLockScreen24.8.1764.msi):
a19830f7f892f7c56b2061a2435c0a5c773d78ff5a3e1d4d8177c2a9c80e26b2

24.6 build 1650 (June 25, 2024)

  • Added a desktop shortcut.

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SHA-256 (TransparentLockScreen24.6.1650.msi):
6dbb0e7937898f1c7e42b6d86087cad66b6afde22b9dcccde2a433975e254d62

24.6 build 1646 (June 21, 2024)

Initial public release.

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SHA-256 (TransparentLockScreen24.6.1646.msi):
aa12b972a5c439616adbd54572d996e0008e7aac01050b7610a71717b9252912