The Windows 10 has the ability to scroll windows out of focus without needing to tap or click them first to focus being on such window. This new feature is very handy for researching and writing documents, or reading web pages on desktop computer. The system has turned it off by default, but you could try the how-to tutorial to enable Mouse Scrolling function with inactive windows or UI elements.
A few users also face those problem since the Anniversary Update. When they open the Start menu to see the All Apps list, it is no way to use the mouse scroll wheel, and doesn’t set the focus to box control automatically. I have to drag the All Apps scroll bar down.
How to Fix Mouse Scroll Inactive Windows Not Working in Windows 10
* From your desktop, click on the Start menu, open the Setting app, and go to Device > Mouse & touchpad.
Or you can press Win + I from your keyboard to open the Setting app, type mouse into Find a setting box, and select Mouse & touchpad settings” from results.
* Go to its right side pane, Move the slider of “Scroll inactive windows when I hover over them” option from Off to On. Once the f
* From your desktop, click on the Start menu, open the Setting app, and go to Device > Mouse & touchpad.
Or you can press Win + I from your keyboard to open the Setting app, type mouse into Find a setting box, and select Mouse & touchpad settings” from results.
* Go to its right side pane, Move the slider of “Scroll inactive windows when I hover over them” option from Off to On. Once the f
I have done the method on my desktop and use a wireless Logitech mouse to scroll everything without any issues. I am able to easily snap two or more screens side-by-side by hovering the mouse pointer over the one.
However, I have activated the scrolling of inactive windows in Setting app on my laptop. The feature is only fine underneath it and isn’t working properly with others. It maybe something wrong with the synaptic touchpad driver.
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I have a Logitech M310 wireless mouse and I use the wheel button for Universal Scroll. I installed Windows 10 on a brand new hard drive (clean install) about 8 months ago and it worked fine with the built-in drivers. I turned my system on last night and Windows 10 no longer sees the wheel button, the wheel scroll works fine. I downloaded and installed the latest Logitech SetPoint Software and configured the wheel button but Windows 10 still does not recognize it.
Any idea what I need to do to fix this?
On Windows 10, the mouse and touchpad are essential input devices that make easy navigation and interaction with the elements on the screen possible.
The only caveat is that they come with a default scrolling direction (scroll down to move up), even though it works for most users, it's not a preference that everyone agrees to or needs.
If you use a touchpad with your laptop or a mouse with your desktop, and you rather see pages move up as you scroll up for a more natural experience, you can reverse the scrolling direction using the Settings app, or modifying the Registry in the case of a mouse.
In this Windows 10 guide, we'll walk you through the steps to reverse the scrolling direction of your touchpad or mouse.
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How to reverse touchpad scrolling direction on Windows 10
To reverse the scrolling direction of your touchpad using the Settings app, use these steps:
- Open Settings.
- Click on Devices.
- Click on Touchpad.Important: The reverse scrolling option is only available for devices with a precision touchpad. If the option isn't available, you may still be able to change the scrolling behavior using the manufacturer software for the peripheral.
- Under the 'Scroll and zoom' section, use the drop-down menu to select the Down motion scrolls down option.
Once you complete the steps, using the scrolling up gestures on your touchpad will scroll pages in the downward direction for a more natural experience.
How to reverse mouse scrolling direction on Windows 10
If you're using a mouse to navigate on Windows 10, the Settings app doesn't include an option to reverse the scrolling direction. However, you can still modify the scrolling behavior using the Registry.
Warning: This is a friendly reminder that editing the Registry is risky, and it can cause irreversible damage to your installation if you don't do it correctly. It's recommended to make a full backup of your PC before proceeding.
Identifying mouse information
To identify the mouse identification number on Windows 10, use these steps:
- Open Start.
- Search for Device Manager, click the top result to open the experience.
- Expand the Mice and other pointing devices branch.
- Right-click the mouse that you're using, and select the Properties option.
- Click on the Details tab.
- Use the 'Property' drop-down menu and choose the Device instance path option.
- Note the VID ID value for the mouse — for example, VID_0E0F&PID_0003&MI_01.
After completing the steps, continue with the steps below to reverse the mouse scrolling using the Registry.
Reversing mouse scrolling direction
To reverse the mouse scrolling direction using the Registry, use these steps:
- Use the Windows key + R keyboard shortcut to open the Run command.
- Type regedit, and click OK to open the Registry.
- Browse the following path:
ComputerHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetEnumHID
Quick tip: On Windows 10, you can now copy and paste the path in the Registry's address bar to quickly jump to the key destination. - Expand the key (folder) that matches the VID ID of your mouse — for example, VID_0E0F&PID_0003&MI_01.
- Expand the available key.
- Select the Device Parameters key.
- Double-click the FlipFlopWheel DWORD and set the value from 0 to 1.
- Click OK.
- Restart your computer.
Once you complete the steps, when you scroll up with the mouse wheel, the page should also scroll up.
In the future, if you change your mind, you can revert the flip the direction of the mouse wheel to its original settings using the same instructions, but on step No. 7, make sure to set the value from 1 to 0.
Updated February 22, 2019: This guide has been revised and updated to make sure it's current with the latest version of Windows 10.
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The Windows 10 scroll bar, which resembles a cutaway of an elevator shaft, rests along the edge of all overstuffed windows. You can even find a scroll bar along the side of an extra-long Start menu.
Inside the shaft, a little elevator (technically, the scroll box) rides along as you move through the window’s contents. In fact, by glancing at the box’s position in the scroll bar, you can tell whether you’re viewing items in the window’s beginning, middle, or end.
By clicking in various places on the scroll bar, you can quickly view different parts of things. Here’s the dirt:
- Click inside the scroll bar in the direction you want to view. On a vertical scroll bar, for example, click above the scroll box to move your view up one page. Similarly, click below the scroll box to move your view down a page.
- The Start menu’s extreme right edge is a difficult-to-see scroll bar, but it appears when the mouse pointer is nearby. Slide the scroll bar’s box downward to view any shy apps hiding below the screen’s bottom edge.
- Don’t see a scroll bar or a box in the bar? Then you’re already seeing all that the window has to offer; there’s nothing to scroll.
- To move around in a hurry, drag the scroll box inside the scroll bar. As you drag, you see the window’s contents race past. When you see the spot you want, let go of the mouse button to stay at that viewing position.
- Are you using a mouse that has a little wheel embedded in the poor critter’s back? Spin the wheel, and the elevator moves quickly inside the scroll bar, shifting your view accordingly. It’s a handy way to explore a tile-packed Start menu, long documents, and file-filled folders.
Just upgraded to Windows 10 on my (~5 year old) laptop, and overall I like it; however, I've got one little quibble with it that I haven't yet found a solution too.. When attempting to use the scroll wheel (either through the touchpad or with and attached wireless mouse) I can't scroll within certain windows. Specifically, the Start Menu, Settings Screens, the Windows App store, etc. Other windows work fine (i.e. Chrome, Minecraft, Windows Explorer) but not these ones.
I thought it might be the Synaptics driver, so I reinstalled it, but that didn't have any effect.
What's doubly weird about it is, it'll actually work for a couple seconds after I login, but then inexplicably stop working. I'm guessing there's some software loading up not long after I login that's causing the issue.
I haven't yet tried booting into safe mode, or disabling start up software with msconfig. I'll try those and update the post with the results.
Nick DeMayoNick DeMayo
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Sigh, guess I should have paid a little more attention. I had KatMouse (http://ehiti.de/katmouse/) installed previously, and that was causing the issue. Leaving this here for anyone who's interested.
Nick DeMayoNick DeMayo
Similar to Nick, I had 'WizMouse' installed before the upgrade to achieve the 'scroll inactive windows' functionality prior to Windows 10. Once I'd upgraded to Windows 10, WizMouse caused the mouse wheel to work on all programs except the Microsoft Metro apps (e.g., Weather, Edge).
Disabling or uninstalling WizMouse in my case fixed it. Hope this helps someone.
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Jon Paul VivereJon Paul Vivere
To further this conversation - here is something I have posted on other threads:
Scroll Wheel Not Working On Mouse Windows 10
While I can't help with your specific set up - I can give you a hint of a few places to look.
1) Check out the touchpad software settings (for my machines, that's usually the synaptics touchpad software). You can bring up Windows 10 context menu's regarding the touchpad by right clicking on the start button on the bottom left of the screen. From there, choose 'Control panel'. In there, click on the mouse settings. There are usually several tabs here, you will have to hunt for which one will be relevant for your touchpad. I found mind as 'switch direction' in a synaptics tab.
2) Click on the Start button again. Click on 'Settings'. From here, there is the 'ease of access'. There is the 'mouse' field here (which offers different buttons than the control panel route). There is also an 'other options' that may show different data for you than it does for me since you set up is different.
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CompupixCompupix
Try to do the following things:
Reinstall Mouse Driver Windows 10
- As suggested by Jon Paul Vivere try to dissable/delete the 'WizMouse'.
- Try to dissable 'Realtek HD Audio'. Link: Windows 10 Mouse Lagging
MaksMaks
Similar problem, similar solution: I had Taekwindow installed and configured to scroll the window under the cursor. But since this is the default in Windows 10 anyway, I just turned it off and things went back to working:
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I had this problem in Windows 10 until I uninstalled Logitech's SetPoint software. As soon as I had done that then my Logitech trackball's wheel started working again for vertical scrolling in Chrome and other apps.
snarksnark
I had this on my Windows 10 computer this worked:
settings - Devices - mouse & touchpad
Move the 'Choose how many lines to scroll each time' slider bar
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