3 Ways to Fix Mouse Keeps Scrolling Automatically Windows 10 and Windows 11

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Fix 1: Modify Mouse Scrolling Settings

The Settings app lets you modify mouse settings such as the primary button, pointer speed, scrolling preferences, and more. You can go through these settings to ensure your mouse isn’t configured to scroll on inactive windows and adjust the scrolling speed to your liking.

Step 1:Press theWindows key + Ito open the Settings app and head toBluetooth & devices > Mouse.

Step 2:Under the Scrolling section, use the drop-down menu next toRoll the mouse wheel to scrolland select your preferred option. Then, use the slider to adjust the scrolling speed.

Step 3:Disable the switch next toScroll inactive windows when hovering over them.

Fix 2: Run Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter

The hardware and devices troubleshooter on Windows can automatically scan your external devices for problems and apply appropriate fixes. This tool can also help fixabnormal mouse scrolling on Windows.

To run the hardware and devices troubleshooter on Windows:

Step 1:Press theWindows key + Rto open the Run dialog box. Typemsdt.exe -id DeviceDiagnosticin the box and pressEnter.

Step 2:ClickNextand follow the on-screen prompts to run the troubleshooter.

Fix 3: Update Mouse Drivers

A mouse driver governs how your mouse interacts with your computer. The mouse drivers on your PC might be malfunctioning and causing your mouse to scroll automatically. You can update the existing mouse drivers to check if that improves the situation.

Step 1:Right-click on theStart iconand selectDevice Managerfrom the list.

Step 2:ExpandMice and other pointing devices, right-click on your mouse, and select theUpdate driveroption.

From there, follow the on-screen prompts to update the mouse drivers. If the issue remains even after that, the mouse driver may be corrupt or damaged. In that case, you’ll need touninstall the problematic driverand restart your PC. Windows will need to install the mouse driver and your mouse will function normally.

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Last updated on 18 July, 2024

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