In Windows 7, what is the System Path to the Mute system file?

Question

I need the direct path to the system file, not a way to make a shortcut or hotkey.

The reason I need this, is because I am using S-Bar on my MSI laptop, and I can designate one of my custom laptop keys to be whatever I want it to open. It asks for a path. I want to make the path the mute button.

Here's a screenshot so you can see.

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NOTE: The file should probably be somewhere in the C:/Windows/System 32/ folder

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UPDATE: The P1 button changer (S-Bar), shown in the screenshot above, is not even working. I could have probably linked to the shortcut, if S-Bar even worked. Darn MSI software =(

Answer 1

You can compile and run a simple AutoHotkey script:

Send, {Volume_Mute}
ExitApp

This will imitate pressing the Mute key, even if your keyboard does not have a dedicated key. I have compiled the script for you, so you may use it with your current software.

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Download: http://ahk.igalvez.net/Mute.exe, 784 KB

Answer 2

Here are some programs that can mute. Probably the first would be the best.

• Nircmd using nircmdc mutesysvolume 2 to toggle mute on and off (works on Windows 7)

(other programs I've seen to control volume, but not used)

• Wizmo

Answer 3

Execute this is the command line:

net stop audiosrv

Answer 4

1. Install AutoHotKey
2. Create a new text file. Rename it to F1Mute.ahk, or whatever you want, as long as it ends in .ahk

3. Open the file (I opened it in Notepad++), and type in the following code:

   F1:: Send, {Volume_Mute}

Now save the file, and double-click it.

This is what I've been doing and it works the best.