WinMute lets you automatically mute your PC volume on certain events.
Publisher’s description
What is WinMute?
WinMute by LX-Systems is open-source Windows software in the system utilities category. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit Windows. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.6.0.0, released on August 22, 2026. The version history goes back to October 5, 2022: 8 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 2.1 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 4,498 times. The source code on GitHub (lx-s/WinMute) has 244 stars. Similar programs include AutoHotkey, Bazel and osquery.
Project description on GitHub: “WinMute lets you automatically mute your PC volume on certain events (e. g. Screensaver, Workstation Lock, Shutdown, etc.).”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: WinMute is an open-source system utilitie tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is WinMute 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:
87232DAB7F9B88645BAC93146E71DC0FDFAF310A1DB476EF888A8E885430EE5A· 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 8 versions ›8 versions over 4 years · about 2.1 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.6.0.0Latest | August 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.5.4.0 | November 12, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.5.3.0 | October 24, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.5.2.0 | February 17, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.5.1.0 | May 3, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.5.0.0 | February 6, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.3.0.0 | April 25, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.1.2.0 | October 5, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id LX-Systems.WinMute -echoco install winmute -yscoop install extras/winmuteWinMute-2.6.0.0-Setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- LX-Systems
- Category
- System utilities
- Licence
- BSD-3-CLAUSE
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/lx-s/WinMute
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 2.6.0.0
- Released
- August 22, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 5, 2022
- Versions listed
- 8
- Updates / year
- 2.1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 4,498
- GitHub stars
- 244
- GitHub forks
- 8
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- LX-Systems.WinMute
- Chocolatey package
- winmute
- Scoop package
- extras/winmute
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is WinMute free?
Yes. WinMute is open-source software under the BSD-3-CLAUSE licence.
Is WinMute 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 WinMute 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 WinMute be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does WinMute 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 WinMute?
The versions page lists all 8 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 5, 2022.
What are alternatives to WinMute?
AutoHotkey, Bazel, osquery, Simplenote and LocalSend. The alternatives page compares them.
