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BackgroundMute

by Myst1024v1.0.0

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Mute background applications while keeping foreground audio active

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id Myst1024.BackgroundMute --exact --version 1.0.0

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for BackgroundMute

BackgroundMute uses EXE (Inno Setup). The silent install switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

One-line silent install (x64)
BackgroundMute-Setup-1.0.0.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /NORESTART

See the full silent install reference for BackgroundMute →

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About

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.

Installers · v1.0.0

ArchitectureTypeScopeInstallDownload
x64EXE
Inno Setup
-Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for BackgroundMute.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install BackgroundMute on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Myst1024.BackgroundMute --exact --version 1.0.0. winget downloads the installer from Myst1024 and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install BackgroundMute silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Myst1024.BackgroundMute --exact 1.0.0 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.
What are the silent install switches for BackgroundMute?
BackgroundMute uses EXE (Inno Setup). Run the downloaded installer with: BackgroundMute-Setup-1.0.0.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /NORESTART. The silent switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.
How do I uninstall BackgroundMute via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id Myst1024.BackgroundMute --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from BackgroundMute's Apps & Features entry.
Is BackgroundMute free?
BackgroundMute is distributed under MIT. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/Myst1024/BackgroundMute) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does BackgroundMute work on Windows 10?
Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls BackgroundMute directly from the publisher.
How do I keep BackgroundMute up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id Myst1024.BackgroundMute --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of BackgroundMute from microsoft/winget-pkgs.