Solved the problem. It is not a Windows problem. It is a monitor problem. I have a Samsung monitor and when I entered settings on the monitor and made a volume adjustment the icon disappeared.
Floating audio icon on desktop
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Alan Seldon
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I have an audio icon (speaker with X over it) floating on my desktop. This is not only disturbing, it is interfering with my pointer. How do I get rid of it? Please advise.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Desktop
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Alan Seldon 0 Reputation points
2026-04-03T01:09:47.3533333+00:00 -
DaveM121 864K Reputation points Independent Advisor2026-04-03T05:24:04.0266667+00:00 That is great news, I am glad you found the problem was the on-scree controls on your monitor, great troubleshooting.
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DaveM121 864K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2026-04-02T11:13:37.56+00:00 Windows does not have an on-screen audio mute icon, that is always created by a utility installed by the PC manufacturer.
Please provide a screenshot of that floating icon you see on your screen.
Also, what is the make (Dell, Asus, Lenovo... etc.) of your PC.
I will then provide you with a method to remove the audio icon from your screen.