One of my friends recommended this small little program that'll mute a Flash application within your browser. Now you can keep on browsing the web without having to listen to any annoying Flash-based ad, or play a Flash-game that doesn't have a "mute" button of his own. This way you'll only hear what you want to hear.

Supported browsers

1. Internet Explorer
2. Netscape
3. Firefox
4. Mozilla
5. Opera

When executed, FlashMute will put a new icon in your systray (which normally can be found at the lower right of your screen). When single-clicking this icon, it will alternate between its normal (unmuted) "F"-state, and the (muted) "F" with a red X across it. When in the normal state, Flash movies will be allowed to use sound output, but when the red X is displayed, Flash will be denied access to your audio hardware.

Pressing CTRL + ALT + M will switch between muted and unmuted mode. This is a hotkey alternative to single-clicking the icon. It also serves as a panic-button if a loud Flash movie jumps up on you.

Download:

FlashMute

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Dj SharK - Thanks !!   2008-04-02 16:29:33 Wow.. That's a cool lil proggy.. I often play flash games when i get bored while listening to some songs. The flash sounds sometimes get a lil too irritating.. Thanks for the recommendation again.. Preciate that.. Reply | Quote

anon   2009-01-11 05:28:44 it doesnt work Reply | Quote

Haavard Lund - It works, thanks a lot   2009-01-28 12:08:49 It works indeed. I must admit, the first time I was too quick on the trigger and un-installed it after not getting it to work right away. I then gave it a second chance, and this time I right-clicked to check the RMB menu if there was one. Indeed it was (d'oh). I could turn off the sound there, and IT WORKED! I use Opera and it works flawlessly. Finally I can enjoy listening to my favorite music again when surfing the web Reply | Quote

Anthony   2009-03-03 02:02:20 This progam is a malware Reply | Quote

bob - its a virus   2009-03-13 00:06:32 i downloaded it but i deleted it because it had a virus..... Reply | Quote

Haavard Lund - It is not a virus, but malware   2009-06-22 16:18:44 8 our of 20 online scanners reported this file containing malware: AdWare.W32.BetterInternet.ih More information at ThreatExpert: Submission Summary As far as I can tell, the only "evil" thing it does, is putting advertising in your system. But I will try something else, so thanks for the warnings. Reply | Quote

mach3 - not a malware   2009-08-16 10:17:20 No, it is neither a malware nor infected, it is just because there is malware with the same name and that antiviruses are not able to make the difference. I never had any ads with this during several years of use. But recently, flashmute does not work anymore on my system for an unknown reason, I am looking for something else. What will you try Haavard Lund? m@ch3 Reply | Quote

Nicole   2009-09-30 18:48:23 I am so disappointed that us no longer works. I think it has something to do with a new flash codec. But you are right, in years of use, no ads or malware. Reply | Quote

Haavard LUnd - I ended up using this, after all   2009-10-21 15:16:08 Hi m@ch3, I stand corrected. I was being a bit over-cautious but ended up using it after all, and I have had no issues with it since. It's saved my hearing (and sanity) when browsing video and audio heavy websites and I really appreciate having it! Regards, Haavard / Splinterbiz Reply | Quote

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