MicSwitch is a tool which allows you to mute/unmute your microphone globally using a predefined hotkey
Publisher’s description
What is MicSwitch?
MicSwitch is a proprietary system utilitie program for Windows from Dmitry Farafonov aka Xab3r. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.0.253, released on January 16, 2023. 12 versions are listed since June 1, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 7.4 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old. The source repository has been archived, so further updates are unlikely.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (iXab3r/MicSwitch) has 371 stars. Similar programs include AutoHotkey, Bazel and osquery.
Project description on GitHub: “MicSwitch is a tool which allows you to mute/unmute your microphone using a predefined hotkey”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 7.4 a year)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
- Source repository archived
In short: MicSwitch is a system utilitie tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is MicSwitch 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:
31626F820E53C8B9D5CF59EB2E543B43EAE3A188543D69B6C02B6FEDDEE52336· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 12 versions ›12 versions over 2 years · about 7.4 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.253Latest | January 16, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 1.0.242 | November 10, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 1.0.240 | September 26, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 1.0.235 | June 22, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 1.0.234 | May 14, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 1.0.226 | February 8, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 1.0.223 | December 26, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 1.0.221 | December 19, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Dmitry-Farafonov.MicSwitch -escoop install extras/micswitchMicSwitchSetup.1.0.253.exe --silentRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Dmitry Farafonov aka Xab3r
- Category
- System utilities
- Licence
- Copyright-C-2021-Dmitry-Farafonov
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Source code
- github.com/iXab3r/MicSwitch
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 1.0.253
- Released
- January 16, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- June 1, 2021
- Versions listed
- 12
- Updates / year
- 7.4
- GitHub stars
- 371
- GitHub forks
- 35
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Dmitry-Farafonov.MicSwitch
- Scoop package
- extras/micswitch
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is MicSwitch free?
MicSwitch is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Copyright-C-2021-Dmitry-Farafonov). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is MicSwitch 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 MicSwitch 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 MicSwitch be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does MicSwitch run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of MicSwitch?
The versions page lists all 12 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 1, 2021.
Can I use MicSwitch without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to MicSwitch?
AutoHotkey, Bazel, osquery, LocalSend and Simplenote. The alternatives page compares them.
