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Volume²Volumouse
Free

Freeware with no ads; the Microsoft Store version offers a way to donate.

 Free

Freeware from NirSoft, free to use and distribute unmodified.

Windows Windows
  • Mouse wheel and hotkey control of volume anywhere on screen
  • Per-application and per-device volume control
  • Flexible rules decide when the wheel controls volume
  • Per-application volume and on-screen indicator
  • Windows only
  • Freeware licence rather than open source
  • Does not work with elevated apps unless it also runs as administrator under UAC
  • Requires a wheel mouse and sound card
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License: Freeware License: Freeware
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 8, 2026

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