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Horner Michael 0 Reputation points
2026-05-17T21:46:46.5166667+00:00

How do I remove the volume on-screen indicator in Windows 11

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  1. John DeV 164.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-05-17T22:26:51.0233333+00:00

    Hi, good day!

    The volume on-screen indicator in Windows 11 is usually caused either by Windows itself, your web browser, or audio software installed by your laptop or PC manufacturer.

    Please try the recommended methods below if it helps.

    For Microsoft Edge:

    Please copy the following into the Microsoft Edge address bar:

    Edge://flags/#hardware-media-key-handling

    Set the dropdown for "Set Hardware Media Key Handling" to Disabled

    For Firefox:

    Please copy the following into the Firefox address bar:

    about:config

    In the search bar in the Config menu, copy/paste the below field:

    media.hardwaremediakeys.enabled

    Change the value by clicking on the icon on the right side from "true" to "false".

    For Chrome:

    Please copy the following into the Chrome address bar:

    about://flags

    Search the option "Hardware Media Key Handling" and change it to Disabled

    If the issue persists, please take a screenshot of the issue and post it in your next response.

    I look forward to receiving your update and I'm willing to collaborate with you till we resolve the issue. Do keep me informed by clicking "Add comment" below instead of Yes or No button.

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  2. AI answer

    2026-05-17T21:46:59.0766667+00:00

    The on-screen volume indicator in Windows 11 is part of the system tray/Quick Settings experience and cannot be fully removed through standard user settings. However, its visibility can be reduced or controlled in two main ways, depending on what is meant by “indicator”:

    1. Hide the volume icon from the system tray (managed environments) In managed (enterprise/education) environments, an administrator can use the HideSCAVolume policy to remove the volume control icon from the system notification area:
      • Policy path (MDM/ADMX-backed): ./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/ADMX_Taskbar/HideSCAVolume
      • When this policy is enabled, the volume control icon is not displayed in the system notification area.
      • When this policy is disabled or not configured, the volume control icon is displayed.
      This is typically configured via Group Policy or MDM using the ADMX-backed Taskbar policy.
    2. Adjust system tray and Quick Settings behavior (user settings) While Quick Settings (which includes the volume control) cannot be removed entirely, the system tray area can be customized so fewer icons are visible:
      1. Right-click the taskbar and select Taskbar settings, or open the shortcut: Taskbar.
      2. Under System tray icons, choose which system tools (Pen Menu, Touch keyboard, Virtual Touchpad) appear.
      3. Under Other system tray icons, choose which app icons can appear in the system tray or overflow area.
      The volume icon itself remains part of Quick Settings and cannot be removed via these user settings.

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