Windows 10: Mute Other Desktops

Discus and support Mute Other Desktops in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; How do I get Windows to only use the sound from the currently in use Virtual Desktop. I'm using Desktop 1 and I keep hearing sound from Desktop 2. I'd... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Compupix, Dec 15, 2022.

  1. Compupix Win User

    Mute Other Desktops


    How do I get Windows to only use the sound from the currently in use Virtual Desktop. I'm using Desktop 1 and I keep hearing sound from Desktop 2. I'd like Windows to switch the audio to ONLY be the currently in use Desktop.Thanks!

    :)
     
    Compupix, Dec 15, 2022
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  2. llinfeng Win User

    Windows 10 Volume Mixer fails to keep System Sounds muted over Remote Desktop Connection

    The problem:

    after having muted the System Sounds on the remote desktop machine, it shall unmute itself after several seconds. This pattern is persistent.

    The physical setting:

    I use my laptop at work, and use Remote Desktop Connection to access my desktop machine left in my apartment.

    The software setting:

    I have enabled Remote audio through the Remote Desktop Connection, and chose Remote audio playback --> Play on this computer. Thus, I get audio streaming on my laptop at work.

    My attempt:

    I have tried to find a way to mute System Volumes through a shortcut, and the following pages appears to be helpful:

    1. HowToGeek suggested to create a shortcut with the following executable command:

      “C:\Path\To\nircmd.exe” mutesysvolume 2
    2. The same source also points me to the shortcut for opening the Volume Mixer. %SystemRoot%\System32\SndVol.exe. Yet, I failed to find a stable way to mute System Sounds through AutoHotKey.

    The problem for the suggested approach is that, on Windows 10, nircmd.exe no longer take the option "mutesysvolume 2" as designed. Instead of toggling the System Volumes, it is toggling the Device Volume. This is different from what the specs have suggested: NirCmd - Windows command line tool
     
    llinfeng, Dec 15, 2022
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  3. Louie Del Win User
    Constant Muting Internal Microphone

    Hi Terri,

    If the internal microphone of your device is muting on its own, it can be due to an incompatible driver, broken system components or a software conflict has occurred. To isolate your concern, we’d like to confirm if you’ve made some
    changes and updates on your computer prior to the issue.

    Additionally, we suggest that you run the troubleshooter to fix any sound issues. Please check this
    article for the instructions and choose from the drop-down list for other troubleshooting
    steps that you can follow.

    Let us know how it goes after performing the suggested steps.
     
    Louie Del, Dec 15, 2022
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  4. bentrader Win User

    Mute Other Desktops

    How can I mute my mic from desktop

    I have no mic icon or means to mute from desktop. I don't understand why there are keys and icons for speakers but no way to mute or adjust mic. I have heard of third party down loads that will allow this but I don't trust third party software. Any suggestions?
     
    bentrader, Dec 15, 2022
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