Volumouse.exe is an executable file associated with the Volumouse Utility software developed by NirSoft. This utility is typically located in the C:\Program Files (x86)\NirSoft\Volumouse directory.
Volumouse Utility is a handy tool that provides users with a quick and convenient way to control the sound volume on their computer system. It allows users to adjust the volume level using the mouse wheel, without having to navigate to the system's volume control. This can be particularly useful for users who frequently need to adjust their system's volume.
Whether you need Volumouse.exe or should remove it depends on your personal use. If you find the functionality of adjusting volume with your mouse wheel beneficial and use it frequently, then the software is needed. If you don't use this feature, or if the software is causing issues with your system, you might consider removing it.
While the legitimate Volumouse.exe file from NirSoft is safe, cybercriminals often name their malicious software after legitimate files to trick users. If you find a Volumouse.exe file in a location other than the NirSoft directory, it could potentially be a virus or malware. In such cases, it's recommended to run a malware scan and remove the suspicious file.
Description: Volumouse.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. Volumouse.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files (x86)" or sometimes in a subfolder of the user's "Documents" folder—mostly C:\Program Files (x86)\NirSoft\Volumouse\.
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 35,328 bytes (25% of all occurrences), 33,280 bytes and 6 more variants.
Volumouse.exe is able to record keyboard inputs. The volumouse.exe file is not a Windows core file. The program is not visible. The application starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: Run, User Shell Folders, MACHINE\Run).
Volumouse.exe is able to monitor applications.
Therefore the technical security rating is 67% dangerous, however you should also read the user reviews.
Uninstalling this variant:
If you encounter difficulties with volumouse.exe, you could also ask for help from Support or uninstall NirSoft Volumouse or Nir Sofer software via Windows Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or Programs and Features (Windows 10/8/7).
If volumouse.exe is located in a subfolder of the user's profile folder, the security rating is 64% dangerous. The file size is 41,568 bytes (33% of all occurrences), 88,576 bytes, 94,816 bytes, 100,168 bytes or 33,280 bytes.
The volumouse.exe file is not a Windows system file. The software is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: Run, User Shell Folders, MACHINE\Run).
The program has no visible window. The file has a digital signature.
Volumouse.exe is able to monitor applications and record keyboard and mouse inputs.
Uninstalling this variant:
If you encounter difficulties with volumouse.exe, you could also ask for help from Support or uninstall Nir Sofer software via Windows Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or Programs and Features (Windows 10/8/7).
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as volumouse.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the volumouse.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.
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User Comments
Volumouse provides you a quick and easy way to control the sound volume on your system - simply by rolling the wheel of your wheel mouse. volumouse user (further information)
Its just an app for volume control, and - as i happily found out - windows transparency Marlon
Nifty App for volume adjustment Neal
It's A brillant program that allows u to select hotkeys or mouse buttins for volume control Lance
I have used it for years and on many computers. It's the one program I install first on a new computer. I set mine up to adjust valume by moving cursor to the bottom of the screan and using mouse wheeel to adjust volume up or down. Andres
Summary: Average user rating of volumouse.exe:
based on 12 votes with 6 user comments.
11 users think volumouse.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.
One user thinks it's neither essential nor dangerous.
Best practices for resolving volumouse issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with volumouse. This means running a scan for malware, cleaning your hard drive using 1cleanmgr and 2sfc /scannow, 3uninstalling programs that you no longer need, checking for Autostart programs (using 4msconfig) and enabling Windows' 5Automatic Update. Always remember to perform periodic backups, or at least to set restore points.
Should you experience an actual problem, try to recall the last thing you did, or the last thing you installed before the problem appeared for the first time. Use the 6resmon command to identify the processes that are causing your problem. Even for serious problems, rather than reinstalling Windows, you are better off repairing of your installation or executing the 7DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth command. This allows you to repair the operating system without losing data.
To get your computer running as fast as it did on day one, you can 8reset your PC. Your personal files will remain intact, but any programs you installed will need to be reinstalled.
To help you analyze the volumouse.exe process on your computer, the following programs have proven to be helpful: ASecurity Task Manager displays all running Windows tasks, including embedded hidden processes, such as keyboard and browser monitoring or Autostart entries. A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware or a Trojan. A good Bantivirus software detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, malware and trackers from your hard drive.
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volumouse user (further information)
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Summary: Average user rating of volumouse.exe: based on 12 votes with 6 user comments. 11 users think volumouse.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. One user thinks it's neither essential nor dangerous.