How to Turn Off Windows 10 Volume and Media Controls

To hide the Windows 10 volume and media flyout, run ModernFlyouts, open its settings, and set General > Default Flyout > None. The volume and media keys on your keyboard can still adjust sound or control playback; the on-screen flyout is what disappears. ModernFlyouts is an optional third-party app, and its project repository has been archived, so consider that before installing it.

What the “None” setting changes

Windows 10 does not provide a dedicated Settings switch for hiding only this hardware-key flyout. The Windows notifications switch in Settings affects app notifications; it is separate from the volume and media overlay. ModernFlyouts provides a choice between Windows’ built-in flyouts, its own replacement, and None. Selecting None hides both flyout styles while ModernFlyouts is running, without turning off audio or remapping your keyboard.

The project documentation says the built-in flyout is hidden temporarily while the app runs, rather than permanently removed from Windows. If ModernFlyouts exits, crashes, or is uninstalled, the Windows flyout can return. The project lists Windows 10 version 1809 and later as supported, but the repository has been read-only since November 15, 2025. Its compatibility and maintenance status may change; use the original project repository or its GitHub releases if you decide to try it, and avoid repackaged downloads from third-party sites.

Turn off Windows 10 volume media controls

1. Install ModernFlyouts. Use its Microsoft Store listing or the project’s release page. Because the project is archived, verify the publisher and release details before installing. Start the app after installation.
2. Open the app’s settings. Find the ModernFlyouts icon in the notification area beside the clock and double-click it. If the icon is hidden, select the upward arrow to show hidden icons. If you do not see the app, open it from the Start menu first.
3. Choose the General page. Find the Default Flyout setting. The project’s settings guide describes this control as the selector for Windows’ flyouts, ModernFlyouts, or neither.

4. Select None. Choose None from the Default Flyout menu. Do not choose Windows default flyouts, which restores the built-in overlay, or ModernFlyouts, which shows the app’s replacement overlay instead.
5. Test the keys. Press a volume key, then try play or pause while media is active. The sound level and playback should still respond, but the flyout should no longer appear while ModernFlyouts remains running.

If the flyout still appears

First confirm that ModernFlyouts is open and that None is still selected. A second utility that manages volume, brightness, or media overlays may also be displaying its own control; close that utility briefly to identify the source. If the setting does not take effect, exit and reopen ModernFlyouts, then test again. The app only suppresses its supported flyout behavior while it is running, so closing it can bring back Windows’ built-in control.

If you prefer to keep an on-screen indicator but replace the Windows design, choose ModernFlyouts instead of None. That option leaves a custom flyout visible; it does not turn the controls off. The app’s position and behavior settings apply to ModernFlyouts’ own flyouts and do not change the Windows flyout when the app is not running.

Restore the Windows flyout

To undo the change, open Start, locate ModernFlyouts, and right-click its entry. If available, choose Restore legacy flyout before exiting or uninstalling the app. The project’s recovery instructions explain this step. The original Windows flyout is normally hidden only while ModernFlyouts is active, so restoring it is useful before uninstalling or if you want the default behavior back immediately.

In short, Default Flyout > None hides the visible volume and media overlay, not the keys themselves. Keep the app running for the setting to remain in effect, and use the recovery command to return to Windows’ built-in flyout.