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In Windows 7, what is the System Path to the Mute system file?
I need the direct path to the system file, not a way to make a shortcut or hotkey.
The reason I need this, is because I am using S-Bar on my MSI laptop, and I can designate one of my custom laptop ...
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How can I set sound to mute by default, but automatically “un-mute” when I plug in headphones in Windows 7?
I want my Windows 7 machine to autmatically un-mute when I plug in headphones, and then return to mute when i unplug them.
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Is there a browser extension for Chrome or Firefox to individually mute audio per page in each tab?
Is there a browser addon (Chrome/Firefox) to individually mute audio per page/tab? This would be great when listening to music while browsing sites that play audio without asking for user prompt ...
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Is it possible to schedule my laptop to mute and unmute at a specific time?
I always used to wake up to my favorite radio station on my alarm clock. However, I have moved and can no longer get that radio station over the air. To solve this problem, I would like to stream the ...
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Set mute button to always mute in OSX
Does anyone know of any hacks for OSX that will set the mute button to always mute rather than toggle? I would feel much better knowing that when I am hitting the mute button to avoid producing any ...
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Skullcandy 50/50 - Weird Noises Even When Audio Is Off
Bought Skullcandy 50/50, connected to my laptop and noticed "laser" like or circular saw cutting like sounds that can be hardly heard. I muted everything and still hear them. This happens only with ...
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how do I tell the computer to stay mute no matter what
Does software have the ability to mute/unmute the system volume?
And if so, how can I prevent this?
I was thinking this should be possible like I can set a settings that tells the computer to no ...
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Mute Flash in Google Chrome Mac OS X (or just mute any app in Mac OS X)
Is this possible using an extension for chrome or using a 3rd party app?
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Acer laptop unmutes itself automatically?
I'm using an Acer laptop 4937G and have found myself sometimes accidentally unmuting the machine (I have no idea which button I've clicked - in fact i think that it had something to do with the sensor ...
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Anyone know of a program that will mute sound if my headphones are removed?
It really annoys me when my headphones get pulled out and my sound blasts through the speakers. I'd like it to just automatically mute. Does any software exist that will do this?
I'm running ...
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Cannot re-enable sound notifications for Skype on Windows 7 SP1
I've tried to reset everything related to sounds/notifications to default configuration. My Skype on Windows 7 seems to be muted since the last time I set it to be so - i.e. when it keeps popping up ...
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How to mute March Madness announcers [closed]
I am watching march madness via the on demand app, and I don't want to hear the announcers. I believe they are on the center channel. I am running Windows 7 on a Dell Studio 14, with Realtek High ...
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Is there a shortcut to mute sound in Windows 7?
I keep accidentally muting my sound while playing a game, and I'm not sure how. Is there a shortcut I might be unknowingly executing? I'm certainly not using the windows key as I play.
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visual notification when sound is played while muted
Is there a way to get a visual notification when a sound is played while the volume is set to "mute"?
I.e. whenever a certain program produces a sound, its task bar button should flash, or regions of ...
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Make 'volume up' from 'mute' go to volume step one not previous volume on Macbook Pro
Currently, on my Macbook Pro (OSX 10.6.5), I will often use the 'mute' button to turn the volume off, for example if I'm working at night. I may then watch a video or something, and decide to have the ...
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Cant change volume of sound card
I got a new external USB soundcard. It's a Turtle Beach Audio Advantage Micro II. It was a simple plug-and-play thing. I'm using Windows 7. The moment I plugged it in, Windows recognized it and i ...
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How to mute Windows when it is locked?
I find strange that my Windows 7 continues playing music it is locked.
I would like that it be mute in that state, or at least that it stops/pauses the music player.
How to configure it?
I use ...
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Google talk makes sounds even when my laptop is muted
This is very strange.
I have my laptop on mute. The mute works for almost everything (as it should), but when I get Google Talk messages, it makes a sound!
I have Windows XP running on Lenovo x200.
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Is it possible to toggle mute in Windows XP from the keyboard?
Is there some easy and fast way to toggle mute on Windows XP?
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Hotkey to Mute Mic on Mac OS X?
Is there a hotkey I can use or configure to mute the mic on a 13" MacBook Pro (MPB)?
I would prefer an icon or notification to confirm that it is set (even if I need to toggle the option).
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speakers muted automatically for some reason
i have this weird problem that i'm not sure is specific to me, but more of a windows 7 or Lenovo laptop, so any help would be appreciable.
the problem is as follows:
Whenever i use skype, msn or any ...
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Is there a simple way to make my laptop always turn on muted? [closed]
Possible Duplicate:
How to mute the sound output on Windows Start up?
I carry a laptop around. Sometimes I'll open it up in meetings or other quiet settings. The speaker is interrupted by ...
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How to configure Skype to mute media players when in a call?
I have heard that Skype can mute other programs during calls. I would like to configure it to do so automatically.
I use Windows XP and Foobar2000
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Sound muting program for Windows?
Sometimes when I go to sleep I leave the computer playing some music, but I'd like to tell it, once X minutes have passed just mute the volume.
Does anyone know of a program to do so? I'm targeting ...
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Is there any program (or code, any language) that will mute all of the microphones on my computer?
Is there any program (or code, any language) that will mute all of the microphones on my computer? If it is code, please make it as simple as possible, the only language I know is C# and I am still ...
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Ubuntu boots up in Mute
My Ubuntu always boots up in mute. There is no explicit setting I am aware of that does this.
What should I change to boot in normal volume.
Also, worth mentioning, this happened recently after I ...
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Super key to pause, mute mic, and mute speakers in windows
EDIT:Just rephrasing the question:
Does anyone know how to mute the mic using autohotkey?
Here's why I need it:
Whenever someone walks in my office I have to pause the media player. Sometimes, when ...
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Muting an Application on a Mac
Is it possible to mute just a single application (ex. Safari) on Mac while letting other application's sound continue to run through?
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how can I unmute a conversation in gmail? [closed]
I have a conversation in gmail that is important to me. However, I carelessly pressed m while viewing it. This mutes the message, so I don't get any updates about it.
I can't seem to find how to ...
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Key to mute my Skype mic?
I'm using a Mac.
Is there a keyboard shortcut for muting the mic during a call?
I can't find one, and I often need to toggle mute/unmute.
Clicking the button on the Skype interface is very ...
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Lenovo T400S microphone mute button doesn't seem to be working in Windows 7 RTM
The microphone mute button is not working on my T400s running Windows 7 RTM. The speaker mute button works (when I press it the light comes on and sounds goes off).
When I click on the microphone ...
