Guide Overview

This guide gives instructions on muting the audio on your computer.

Instructions

1. Click on the Start button and then Control Panel.
   
   
2. In the Control Panel double-click on the Sounds and Audio Devices icon.
   
   
3. Under Device Volume put a checkmark in the checkbox labeled Mute.

For information about how to add an audio volume icon to your taskbar to make it easier to adjust your volume, read this guide:

How To Add A Volume Icon To Your Taskbar


Once you have the volume icon on your taskbar, you can simply click on the icon and select mute.