MicMute 2

Version: v2.1.1
Last Updated: 2026-02-10
Authors:

• AveYo (Original, no longer available on GitHub)
• rjcncpt (Improvements)

MicMute is a small Windows utility that allows you to quickly mute or unmute your microphone via a system tray icon. It displays the current microphone status (on/off) and stores the state in a configuration file.

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Features

• System tray icon: Indicates whether the microphone is enabled or muted
• Flexible click behavior: Choose between single-click or double-click to toggle the microphone
• Multi-language support: German and English with live language switching in settings
• Global hotkey: Application-wide control using a configurable key combination
• Default startup state: Option to automatically set the microphone state when the program starts
• Automatic state persistence: Microphone status and settings are stored in a configuration file
• Context menu: Right-click for additional options (Mute/Unmute, Settings, Exit)

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Requirements

• Windows (tested on Windows 10/11; compatible from Windows Vista)
• .NET Framework 4.0 or higher
• Two icon files: mic_on.ico and mic_off.ico (must be located in the same directory as the executable)

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Installation

1. Download

   • Download the ZIP file
   • Extract the archive
   • Copy the micmute folder to C:\

2. Provide icons

   • Ensure the files mic_on.ico and mic_off.ico are located in C:\micmute\
   • You can create your own icons or download free ones from sites such as IconArchive

3. Compile

   • Open a Command Prompt (CMD) and run the following command to compile the code:

   C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319\csc.exe /out:"C:\micmute\MicMute2.exe" /target:winexe /platform:anycpu /optimize /nologo "C:\micmute\MicMute.cs"
   

   • This creates the executable MicMute2.exe in C:\micmute\
   • You may then move the folder to a location of your choice

4. Run

   • Start MicMute2.exe from C:\micmute\
   • The tray icon will appear in the taskbar and display the microphone state
   • If the status is incorrect (e.g., green icon but microphone is muted):
     • Right-click the tray icon
     • Select Settings
     • Enable Set microphone to default state on startup and choose the desired default state
   • Click behavior (single-click or double-click) can also be configured in settings
   • Language can be switched between English and German

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Configuration

Settings

Right-click the tray icon → Settings opens the configuration dialog:

• Global Hotkey: Enable/disable and define a key combination
• Tray Icon Click Behavior: Choose between single-click or double-click
• Language: Choose between English and German
• Default Microphone State: Set whether the microphone should automatically be muted or active on program startup

Configuration File

The microphone state and all settings are stored in C:\micmute\MicMuteConfig.txt.

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Notes

• Icons: Ensure mic_on.ico and mic_off.ico are present in C:\micmute\, as they are required for the tray icon
• Configuration file: The microphone state is stored in C:\micmute\MicMuteConfig.txt
• Language switching: The language can be changed at any time in settings and is applied immediately

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License

This project is licensed under the GPL-3.0 license. You are free to use, modify, and distribute the code as long as the license terms are respected.