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.
Publisher’s description
What is BackgroundMute?
BackgroundMute is an open-source program for Windows from Myst1024. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: BackgroundMute is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is BackgroundMute safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
0CBEF55877848F821A75B855A02E7C4351DC74FDCB72C561F9592516BFA2CDF8· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.0Latest | June 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Myst1024.BackgroundMute -eBackgroundMute-Setup-1.0.0.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTARTRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Myst1024
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/Myst1024/BackgroundMute
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Released
- June 19, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 19, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Myst1024.BackgroundMute
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Frequently asked questions
Is BackgroundMute free?
Yes. BackgroundMute is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is BackgroundMute safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install BackgroundMute with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can BackgroundMute be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does BackgroundMute run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.