How to Disable Media Volume Control Popup [Permanently]

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The volume control pop-up can be annoying but you can disable it

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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A media volume control popup appears on the screen when youfine-tune the volume levelsusing the corresponding shortcut key. This may be annoying, so keep reading to find out the different ways to disable the media volume control popup permanently.

How can I disable the media volume control popup?

1. In Google Chrome

Google Chromeoffers several experimental features known as flags to customize the settings of the browser. Disabling the Hardware Media Key Handing flag in Chrome also disables the media volume control overlay for any media being played in the browser.

2. In Microsoft Edge

After this, relaunch the Edge browser and adjust the volume using the shortcut key. You will no longer see the media volume control overlay anymore.

We have shown the step-by-step procedure to disable the media control overlay on popular browsers, but you may perform this task on any Chromium-type browser.

3. Disable desktop overlay in Spotify

Some media apps, such asSpotifypermit users to choose whether to see or hide the media volume control overlay when pressing the media keys.

4. Use a third-party tool

Windows PC does not have built-in settings to disable the media volume pop-up on the screen. However, installing a third-party tool known as HideVolumeOSD 1.4 will let you choose whether to enable or disable the media volume overlay as required.

Easy, right? Use the methods explained in this how-to guide to disable the media volume control pop-up if it bothers you.

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How to Disable Media Volume Control Popup [Permanently]#

How can I disable the media volume control popup?#

1. In Google Chrome#

2. In Microsoft Edge#

3. Disable desktop overlay in Spotify#

4. Use a third-party tool#