Although the trackpad is taking over as the primary pointing device
in the laptop form factor, many users still prefer the mouse as it
provides better control and more functionality when doing
precision-based work like gaming or content editing.
To increase
user satisfaction, Windows often implements many additional features.
However, some of these may backfire, and Microsoft has often faced
backlash for releasing buggy and untested content.
Windows 10 often misbehaves, and many users report a multitude of errors, which hamper their use of the device.
One such error that I shall discuss today is one where Windows 10 keeps scrolling down automatically. Before you go through the article visit this Scroll Wheel Speed Test to check scrolling ability of your mouse hardware .
How To Solve If Windows 10 Keeps Scrolling Down Automatically?
This
simple error can become frustrating for users, as your screen
automatically scrolling can hamper productivity during working hours.
If
you see this bug repeatedly, your computer might be next to useless and
you will not be able to get any work done. Here are some potential
fixes that you can deploy to solve if you see Windows 10 scrolling by
itself.
FIX 1: Change Windows Settings For Your Mouse
There
is a feature in Windows 10, which I find very useful is the inactive
window scrolling. Personally, this lets me adjust the onscreen content
without having to change the active window.
However, this is
also prone to bugs, and many users have reported that turning this
setting on leads to their mouse scrolling on its own.
To turn this setting off, you need to follow these steps:
Open the Windows Settings You can do so from the start menu, or use the keyboard shortcut Win + I.
Click on Devices.
From the left pane menu, click on Mouse.
In the right pane, turn the toggle towards off below ‘Scroll inactive windows when I Hover over them’.
Restart your computer once this is done.
FIX 2: Check Physical Buttons
If the
device keeps scrolling automatically without any user input, check if
there are any problems with your keyboard, especially the down arrow key
and the Page down key.
Some users on Microsoft Community have
discussed that there was indeed a hardware problem with their keyboard,
which led to Windows 10 scrolling by itself without any mouse input.
This can happen due to many reasons like dust, damage from use, etc.
Make
sure that there is no physical damage to your keyboard and your mouse
wheel. If there is, repair the device if you can, or take it to a
service center and get the keys replaced. Plugin your repaired device
and check if still, Windows 10 keeps scrolling down.
FIX 3: Update Or Roll Back Mouse Drivers
To
eliminate the possibility of an outdated driver, you must check and
update any mouse drivers available if Windows 10 keeps scrolling down.
To update the mouse drivers, here are the steps you can follow:
Open a Run Window by pressing Win + R.
Type devmgmt.msc and press Enter to open the device manager.
3. Connect the mouse to your system and expand the Mice and other pointing devices.
4. In the list, right-click on the faulty mouse and click on Update Driver.
5. Windows will check for any pending updates. Follow the on-screen instructions to update any mouse drivers available.
6. Restart your PC after the updates finish.
If there were any clashing outdated drivers, updating them should have solved your issue.
FIX 4: System Restore Or Reset Your PC
If the solutions provided above did not help you solve your problem, there might be something wrong with your operating system itself.
This can have happened due to a recent system update that was not installed correctly, or through a virus or malware which messed up your system.
System Restore
To perform a system restore, follow these steps:
Open a Run dialog by pressing Win + R.
Type sysdm.cpl and press Enter to launch the System Properties window.
Go to the tab marked System Protection.
Click on the System Restore button under the section marked by the same name.
5. Select your desired System Restore point in the window that opens next. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to perform a system restore.
Reset Your PC
If you have backups or do not want to keep existing data, you can perform a reset, which shall restore the default settings on your device. To do so, follow these steps:
Open the Windows Settings You can do so from the Start menu, or use the keyboard shortcut Win + I.
Click on Update & Security.
From the left pane menu, click on Recovery.
On the right pane, click on the Get started button under the Reset this PC section.
5. Choose the appropriate option for keeping your files or removing them.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to reset your PC.
Wrapping Up
Having consistent issues with your mouse can lead to hampered productivity on your device. If Windows 10 keeps scrolling down on your device as well, now you know how to solve the issue using the solutions provided above.
If you found this useful, tell us in the comments how you solved the error and to discuss it further same.