Windows 10: How to stop Mouse Wheel from controlling the Volume Windows 11/10

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If your mouse scroll is not working to scroll pages, but can only change the volume control, then this post will help you fix the problem. This post lists the possible solutions for the problem in which the mouse scroll controls the system volume instead of scrolling. This issue generally occurs with the mice that […]

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Mouse wheel only controls volume

Hi Nathan,

The concern regarding your mouse wheel not working properly can related to either a hardware of software issue. To isolate your concern, we'd like to ask for additional information:

• What is the make and model of your mouse?
• Which version of Windows is running on your device?
• Have you tried using your mouse on another device? If yes, did you encounter the same concern?

Meanwhile, we suggest that you perform a
clean boot. This will start your device using a minimal set of programs and drivers to eliminate issues related to software conflicts. Once you're in the clean boot environment, check if you encounter the same error. If not, proceed with the steps under
the How to determine what is causing the problem by performing a clean boot
topic. Click the drop-down button to view the steps.

We'll appreciate if you can send us an update.

 

Mouse wheel only controls volume

Hi,

A possible cause why you're having mouse issues could be an outdated mouse driver. For us to provide you the possible resolution and the accurate information as to why you're having issues with your mouse, answer the following questions:

• When did the issue start?
• Were there any changes made on your computer prior to this concern?
• Does the issue only happen on specific applications or does it happen when you're trying to use the mouse wheel with every Windows applications installed on your computer?
• Have you tried updating the driver of your mouse from the manufacturer's website and see if it resolves the issue?
• To make sure that we have not missed on anything, what troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

We'll be waiting for your response. Your reply is most important for us to ensure we assist you accordingly.

 

How to maintain Windows 10 modern volume control UI when mouse wheel is used?

When I click the speaker icon in the Windows 10 task bar, the new volume control appears. If I change the volume by scrolling the middle mouse button, the volume control reverts to the old volume control. It's quite jarring.

If I use the Left/Right keys the volume is changed without reverting to the old volume control.

Two questions:

• Is this the standard behavior? (I tried switching to the old volume controls and switching back to the modern controls using the registry scripts from How to Get the Old Volume Control Back on Windows 10.)
  
• How can I maintain the modern UI when changing volume with the mouse wheel?