Adds swappable sound packs to your ThinkPad TrackPoint on Windows 11.
Publisher’s description
What is NubRub?
NubRub by R. Kremer is proprietary Windows software. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.1.2, released on November 13, 2025. The version history goes back to November 10, 2025: 2 releases, all linked to the official files.
Project description on GitHub: “A lightweight Windows 11 tray app that plays custom audio packs only when your ThinkPad TrackPoint moves—touchpad and other mice stay silent.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
In short: NubRub is a Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is NubRub 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:
60077927B6270DF6650938802BE24F4C6D5D0377EB26B45035C78F10433FE47A· 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 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1.2Latest | November 13, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.0.0 | November 10, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id R.Kremer.NubRub -emsiexec /i NubRub-1.1.2.msi /qn /norestart /quietmsiexec /x {DB4A5FD3-BCC0-4623-8DB7-EBCC110483BC} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- R. Kremer
- Licence
- PolyForm Noncommercial License 1.0.0
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Source code
- github.com/RubenKremer/NubRub
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 1.1.2
- Released
- November 13, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- November 10, 2025
- Versions listed
- 2
- winget ID
- R.Kremer.NubRub
- MSI product code
- {DB4A5FD3-BCC0-4623-8DB7-EBCC110483BC}
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Frequently asked questions
Is NubRub free?
NubRub is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: PolyForm Noncommercial License 1.0.0). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is NubRub 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 NubRub 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 NubRub be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does NubRub 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 NubRub?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to November 10, 2025.
Can I use NubRub without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.