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Version History

All versions of Transparent Lock Screen support x64- and ARM64-based editions of Windows 10 (version 1809 or later), every version of Windows 11, and Windows Server 2019, 2022, and 2025.

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