Hide the Windows 10/11 volume bar
Publisher’s description
What is HideVolumeOSD?
HideVolumeOSD is an open-source program for Windows from Venturi. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). The main installer is 1.7 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 1,217 times. The source code on GitHub (UnlimitedStack/HideVolumeOSD) has 489 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “Hide the Windows 10 volume bar”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Small download (1.7 MB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: HideVolumeOSD is an open-source Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is HideVolumeOSD safe to download?
- The file is served by venturi.de, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link does not use HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
501F70A9E706466CB8DF2CFD0175596C081C94C89B4C0FCD9226EFB313EF4797· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4Latest | September 4, 2024 | 1.7 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Venturi.HideVolumeOSD -echoco install hidevolumeosd -yHideVolumeOSD-1.4.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Venturi
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/UnlimitedStack/HideVolumeOSD
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.4
- Released
- September 4, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- September 4, 2024
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 1,217
- GitHub stars
- 489
- GitHub forks
- 64
- Website
- wordpress.venturi.de
- winget ID
- Venturi.HideVolumeOSD
- Chocolatey package
- hidevolumeosd
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Frequently asked questions
Is HideVolumeOSD free?
Yes. HideVolumeOSD is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is HideVolumeOSD safe to download?
The download comes from venturi.de, 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 HideVolumeOSD 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 HideVolumeOSD be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does HideVolumeOSD run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.