PowerToys experimental version 0.36 is now available with Video Conference Mute tool

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Published onApril 16, 2021

published onApril 16, 2021

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Microsoft has released a new update of its PowerToys suite of tools to users running the pre-release versions. The experimental version 0.36 contains all theadditions and fixes that were included in version 0.35, along with the much-anticipated Video Conference Mute tool.

Experimental#PowerToysv0.36.0 with Video Conference Mute as been released! This is based on current release 0.35. Please note the current issues:https://t.co/7hgQb2MfYx

— Clint Rutkas (@ClintRutkas)April 15, 2021

Microsoft first announced theVideo Conferencing utility back in Septemberlast year. As the name suggests, it enables users to mute audio and video feed during video calls with a single keystroke. However, the team had to remove it in subsequent releases because it needed more time to iron out issues and ship a workable solution.

After months of waiting and anticipation, theVideo Conference Mutetool is finally available for testing in the experimental builds. The company adds that it has changed the virtual webcam driver into a DirectShow filter “This is our first release with the webcam driver actually being a DirectShow filter. This solves a multitude of quirks and simplifying the signing through our compile pipeline,” said Clint Rutkas, Program manager lead on PowerToys.

Moreover, it turns out that there are still a bunch of known issues with the Video Conference Mute feature, despite being tested for so long. Here’s the full list of known issues and limitations:

As of this writing, there is no word on the possible ETA for the official launch of the tool, and the firm is currently fixing bugs and finalizing the offering. Those that are interested to install the experimental version can head to theGitHub pageto try out the Video Conference Mute feature.

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