About BackgroundMute
BackgroundMute automatically mutes audio from background processes while preserving sound from the active window. Useful for gaming, streaming, or focusing on a single application without audio interference.
BackgroundMute 1.0.0
Mute background applications while keeping foreground audio active
- By Myst1024
- Open Source
What's new in 1.0.0
Initial release
Technical details
| Publisher | Myst1024 |
|---|---|
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| License | MIT |
| Installer type | inno |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Package ID | Myst1024.BackgroundMute |
Install BackgroundMute from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=Myst1024.BackgroundMute -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=Myst1024.BackgroundMute -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=Myst1024.BackgroundMute -e- Silent install with the offline installer
"BackgroundMute-Setup-1.0.0.exe" /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /NORESTART
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Frequently asked questions
Is BackgroundMute free?
Yes. BackgroundMute is free and open-source software released under the MIT license.
What is the latest version of BackgroundMute?
The latest version is 1.0.0.
Is it safe to download BackgroundMute?
The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 0cbef55877848f821a75b855a02e7c4351dc74fdcb72c561f9592516bfa2cdf8.
Which Windows versions does BackgroundMute support?
BackgroundMute runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I install BackgroundMute silently?
Run the offline installer with "BackgroundMute-Setup-1.0.0.exe" /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /NORESTART, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=Myst1024.BackgroundMute -e --silent.
How do I uninstall BackgroundMute?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find BackgroundMute and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Myst1024.BackgroundMute -e.
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