Solved Getting annoying flashing Mute symbol

System specs:
OS: Windows 11 Pro 23H2, updated June 11 2024
Hardware: H353810413 OMEN 45L Gaming Desktop GT22-0238m

Problem statement: I've been getting a mute symbol (see below) over the past couple of days. It shows up on the Desktop and on top of applications. In other words, it shows up on the left side of the screen regardless what apps are running or what is being displayed on the screen.

The symbol appears for about a second, then disappears for about a second, and the on/off pattern repeats.

My system is actually not muted. This Mute symbol appears regardless whether the system is muted or not. The symbol is present even after restarting the system.

I cannot click on the Mute icon. If I try to click on it, the click takes action on whatever is behind the Mute icon.

I welcome any suggestions for turning this Mute icon off.

Thanks in advance.

Here is the Mute symbol that I'm seeing:

Problem solved. It was kinda embarrassing....

JustSomeguy said:

Problem solved. It was kinda embarrassing....

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Dude why didn't you explain how you fixed it??? I have the same problem but haven't found out how to fix it yet.

I know the answer and screw the guy who started this thread for not sharing the embarrassing solution. We have Samsung monitors with the volume on the monitor itself muted. That's all it was. I somehow hit the mute button on the remote control for my screen. But more importantly, screw user JustSomeguy for not sharing his mistake.

lol there's a newer thread about this with the answer too

That's funny. I just had the issue and this thread is the first I found. I was so bothered that the other guy didn't share his solution that I made an account just to tell him off. I was fortunate to realize the solution myself after trying to restart my PC and seeing the icon persist.

MillBiller said:

That's funny. I just had the issue and this thread is the first I found. I was so bothered that the other guy didn't share his solution that I made an account just to tell him off. I was fortunate to realize the solution myself after trying to restart my PC and seeing the icon persist.

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yeah those 1 posters that disappear after starting threads is pretty common around here.. unfortunately