Simulating mute function using keyboard keys

[vigneshn92]

I was wondering if there is anyway that the mute function can be simulated using any software or workaround so that it can be mapped to some hotkey(s).The lack of a dedicated mute key in my laptop's keyboard is very annoying.

 

[Vyom]

Of course there must be dozen such turn around. One simple way is to find a script to mute speaker. And then from properties of that script file assign to it a global keyboard shortcut.
Another solution maybe to use a program, something called AutoHotKey to automate the mute task through keyboard shortcut.

 

[cute.bandar]

Autohotkey solution:

ScrollLock:: Send {Volume_Mute}

This will set ScrollLock to mute.

TO use:
save quoted text in a file.
Save file as anything.ahk
install autohotkey
run anything.ahk by doubleclicking.

 

[gameranand]

But it also disables the Default function of that particular button IIRC. Anyway Scroll lock is of no use anyway.