v1.2

(note: false positive on VirusTotal through Zillya) -> fixed in v1.3 without changing any program code.

Release Notes:

• Memory usage footprint averages 46-50 megabytes launch.
• Event-driven mic lock (no 10 second polling anymore); corrects instantly on change.
• Low CPU usage.
• Memory growth under stress testing resolved. (prior to this release)
• Removed "Force now (100%)" context menu item.

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What it is

A tiny Windows tray app that keeps your default microphone volume fixed at a target you choose (1–100%). It re-applies the setting after every event so other apps can't change it behind your back.

Highlights

• Set and persist a target volume (1–100%)
• One-click "Install autorun" to start hidden at sign-in
• Lightweight single EXE. No admin. No telemetry. No logs

Download

• Windows x64: MicLockTray.exe (single file, no .NET runtime required)

Installation

1. Download MicLockTray.exe
2. Run directly - no installation required
3. First run may trigger Windows SmartScreen: click "More info → Run anyway"

Use

• Set target volume…: choose 1–100%. Values are clamped to this range.
• Pause/Resume enforcement: toggles the enforcement loop.
• Install autorun / Remove autorun: adds/removes a per-user startup entry.
• Exit: quits the tray app.

Config file (for reference): %LocalAppData%\MicLockTray\config.json

Uninstall

1. Tray menu → Remove autorun
2. Tray menu → Exit
3. Delete the app folder and (optionally) %LocalAppData%\MicLockTray

Build from Source

winget install Microsoft.DotNet.SDK.8

dotnet publish . -c Release -r win-x64 -p:PublishSingleFile=true -p:SelfContained=true -p:EnableCompressionInSingleFile=true -p:DebugType=None -p:DebugSymbols=false -o .

Checksums

Verify with: Get-FileHash -Algorithm SHA256 MicLockTray.exe

SHA256: E3FA8B9415CB6E5A813E430238B1A34CE94DD267B3BA1E6C3DE22D7C83C06B7B