Mouse scroll doesn't work in Windows 10 start menu
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The Windows 10 start menu doesn't want to obey my mouse scroll. Scrolling works with my keyboard's touchpad, and the touchscreen. I've tried running Windows Troubleshooter on Mouse settings to no avail.
But, if I click inside the start menu, scrolling will work.
I suppose this is a problem with it not focusing on the Start Menu. Any help?
My computer is a Surface Pro 3, running Windows 10 Professional. My mouse is a wireless Logitech M325.
windows-10 mouse start-menu scrolling
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The Windows 10 start menu doesn't want to obey my mouse scroll. Scrolling works with my keyboard's touchpad, and the touchscreen. I've tried running Windows Troubleshooter on Mouse settings to no avail.
But, if I click inside the start menu, scrolling will work.
I suppose this is a problem with it not focusing on the Start Menu. Any help?
My computer is a Surface Pro 3, running Windows 10 Professional. My mouse is a wireless Logitech M325.
windows-10 mouse start-menu scrolling
asked Oct 25 '15 at 16:59
boxspah
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Does the Logitech mouse scroll in other apps: Windows Explorer, Internet Explorer, etc?
– Steven
Oct 29 '15 at 15:15
@Steven Yes, it works perfectly fine in all other applications.
– boxspah
Oct 30 '15 at 0:31
his issue has been bugging me time and again. strangely couldn't find the solution from google search earlier. Need to exclude the word "smooth scrolling" before I found this superUser post
– tinker
Nov 23 at 7:26
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The Windows 10 start menu doesn't want to obey my mouse scroll. Scrolling works with my keyboard's touchpad, and the touchscreen. I've tried running Windows Troubleshooter on Mouse settings to no avail.
But, if I click inside the start menu, scrolling will work.
I suppose this is a problem with it not focusing on the Start Menu. Any help?
My computer is a Surface Pro 3, running Windows 10 Professional. My mouse is a wireless Logitech M325.
windows-10 mouse start-menu scrolling
asked Oct 25 '15 at 16:59
boxspah
274521
The Windows 10 start menu doesn't want to obey my mouse scroll. Scrolling works with my keyboard's touchpad, and the touchscreen. I've tried running Windows Troubleshooter on Mouse settings to no avail.
But, if I click inside the start menu, scrolling will work.
I suppose this is a problem with it not focusing on the Start Menu. Any help?
My computer is a Surface Pro 3, running Windows 10 Professional. My mouse is a wireless Logitech M325.
windows-10 mouse start-menu scrolling
windows-10 mouse start-menu scrolling
asked Oct 25 '15 at 16:59
boxspah
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asked Oct 25 '15 at 16:59
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edited Mar 6 '16 at 17:18
asked Oct 25 '15 at 16:59
boxspah
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asked Oct 25 '15 at 16:59
boxspah
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asked Oct 25 '15 at 16:59
boxspah
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Does the Logitech mouse scroll in other apps: Windows Explorer, Internet Explorer, etc?
– Steven
Oct 29 '15 at 15:15
@Steven Yes, it works perfectly fine in all other applications.
– boxspah
Oct 30 '15 at 0:31
his issue has been bugging me time and again. strangely couldn't find the solution from google search earlier. Need to exclude the word "smooth scrolling" before I found this superUser post
– tinker
Nov 23 at 7:26
add a comment |
Does the Logitech mouse scroll in other apps: Windows Explorer, Internet Explorer, etc?
– Steven
Oct 29 '15 at 15:15
@Steven Yes, it works perfectly fine in all other applications.
– boxspah
Oct 30 '15 at 0:31
his issue has been bugging me time and again. strangely couldn't find the solution from google search earlier. Need to exclude the word "smooth scrolling" before I found this superUser post
– tinker
Nov 23 at 7:26
Does the Logitech mouse scroll in other apps: Windows Explorer, Internet Explorer, etc?
– Steven
Oct 29 '15 at 15:15
Does the Logitech mouse scroll in other apps: Windows Explorer, Internet Explorer, etc?
– Steven
Oct 29 '15 at 15:15
@Steven Yes, it works perfectly fine in all other applications.
– boxspah
Oct 30 '15 at 0:31
@Steven Yes, it works perfectly fine in all other applications.
– boxspah
Oct 30 '15 at 0:31
his issue has been bugging me time and again. strangely couldn't find the solution from google search earlier. Need to exclude the word "smooth scrolling" before I found this superUser post
– tinker
Nov 23 at 7:26
his issue has been bugging me time and again. strangely couldn't find the solution from google search earlier. Need to exclude the word "smooth scrolling" before I found this superUser post
– tinker
Nov 23 at 7:26
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Open your Start Menu and go to Settings > Devices > Mouse and Touchpad.
There should be an option called Scroll inactive windows. It's turned off by default, so try turning it on.
It worked perfectly for my HP computer.
edited Dec 13 '15 at 18:34
fixer1234
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answered Dec 11 '15 at 9:00
user532444
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Strange, this fixed it somehow. Thanks!
– boxspah
Mar 6 '16 at 17:22
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I am not yet familiar with windows X, but i have a few things you can try.
First, on some mice, there is a compatibility button, changing it between two operating systems, usually windows 8 and windows 7. If you mouse has one of these, try it in both states.
If that does not work, see if you can find a way to disable the keyboard's touch pad, and see if that helps.
If neither of the above solutions solve your problem, go to run, and type "devmgmt.msc" and hit Enter. Find your mouse, and see if it has a yellow error. If it does, you likely have a driver problem. If not, check your connections, and make sure there is a clear path between your USB fob for the mouse and the mouse itself.
Hope it helps, mrdorkface
UPDATE: Based on new information that has been brought forward, I would say the simplest fix that I know for your problem would be to get into the habit of clicking on the scroll bar every time you open the start menu. I have never had nor heard of a problem like this, so I doubt the fix is easy. If anyone else has an answer to DominatorX's question, please do share.
answered Oct 29 '15 at 14:30
mrdorkface
806
So far, there is no compatibility switch on my mouse, and there are no errors with my mouse in Device Manager. Still working on disabling my touchpad. Thanks for the tips though!
– boxspah
Oct 30 '15 at 0:53
Disabled touchpad from the settings menu, and still no resolution. I did discover something interesting though... (see update in question)
– boxspah
Oct 30 '15 at 0:57
Does clicking anywhere in the window work, or only the scrollbar?
– mrdorkface
Oct 30 '15 at 2:13
I meant does clicking anywhere in the window allow it to scroll properly...
– mrdorkface
Oct 31 '15 at 19:19
Clicking anywhere in the Start Menu will allow scrolling.
– boxspah
Mar 6 '16 at 17:21
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1
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I experience a similar thing recently but with different causes. I document here in case someone also have this issue.
The cause of this behavior on my machine is this autohotkey script that I use for browser gestures. Exiting this script fixes the issue for me.
answered Dec 4 '16 at 10:54
xgdgsc
5781520
thanks for this. This made me check my autohotkey script.
– tinker
Nov 23 at 7:25
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1
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My problem was caused by AltDrag. Turning off 'Scroll inactive windows' in it's settings resolved the problem.
answered Oct 29 at 8:34
Gordon Mohrin
7112
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0
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"KDE Alt Moving Sizing" Autohotkey script found to be the problem.
For those who are using it, make sure this setting is disabled.
The same effect of that checkbox, can be achieved by Windows 10 natively,
answered Nov 23 at 7:22
tinker
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Open your Start Menu and go to Settings > Devices > Mouse and Touchpad.
There should be an option called Scroll inactive windows. It's turned off by default, so try turning it on.
It worked perfectly for my HP computer.
edited Dec 13 '15 at 18:34
fixer1234
17.5k144381
answered Dec 11 '15 at 9:00
user532444
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Strange, this fixed it somehow. Thanks!
– boxspah
Mar 6 '16 at 17:22
add a comment |
up vote
8
down vote
accepted
Open your Start Menu and go to Settings > Devices > Mouse and Touchpad.
There should be an option called Scroll inactive windows. It's turned off by default, so try turning it on.
It worked perfectly for my HP computer.
edited Dec 13 '15 at 18:34
fixer1234
17.5k144381
answered Dec 11 '15 at 9:00
user532444
961
Strange, this fixed it somehow. Thanks!
– boxspah
Mar 6 '16 at 17:22
add a comment |
up vote
8
down vote
accepted
up vote
8
down vote
accepted
Open your Start Menu and go to Settings > Devices > Mouse and Touchpad.
There should be an option called Scroll inactive windows. It's turned off by default, so try turning it on.
It worked perfectly for my HP computer.
edited Dec 13 '15 at 18:34
fixer1234
17.5k144381
answered Dec 11 '15 at 9:00
user532444
961
Open your Start Menu and go to Settings > Devices > Mouse and Touchpad.
There should be an option called Scroll inactive windows. It's turned off by default, so try turning it on.
It worked perfectly for my HP computer.
edited Dec 13 '15 at 18:34
fixer1234
17.5k144381
answered Dec 11 '15 at 9:00
user532444
961
edited Dec 13 '15 at 18:34
fixer1234
17.5k144381
edited Dec 13 '15 at 18:34
fixer1234
17.5k144381
edited Dec 13 '15 at 18:34
fixer1234
17.5k144381
17.5k144381
answered Dec 11 '15 at 9:00
user532444
961
answered Dec 11 '15 at 9:00
user532444
961
answered Dec 11 '15 at 9:00
user532444
961
961
Strange, this fixed it somehow. Thanks!
– boxspah
Mar 6 '16 at 17:22
add a comment |
Strange, this fixed it somehow. Thanks!
– boxspah
Mar 6 '16 at 17:22
Strange, this fixed it somehow. Thanks!
– boxspah
Mar 6 '16 at 17:22
Strange, this fixed it somehow. Thanks!
– boxspah
Mar 6 '16 at 17:22
add a comment |
up vote
3
down vote
I am not yet familiar with windows X, but i have a few things you can try.
First, on some mice, there is a compatibility button, changing it between two operating systems, usually windows 8 and windows 7. If you mouse has one of these, try it in both states.
If that does not work, see if you can find a way to disable the keyboard's touch pad, and see if that helps.
If neither of the above solutions solve your problem, go to run, and type "devmgmt.msc" and hit Enter. Find your mouse, and see if it has a yellow error. If it does, you likely have a driver problem. If not, check your connections, and make sure there is a clear path between your USB fob for the mouse and the mouse itself.
Hope it helps, mrdorkface
UPDATE: Based on new information that has been brought forward, I would say the simplest fix that I know for your problem would be to get into the habit of clicking on the scroll bar every time you open the start menu. I have never had nor heard of a problem like this, so I doubt the fix is easy. If anyone else has an answer to DominatorX's question, please do share.
answered Oct 29 '15 at 14:30
mrdorkface
806
So far, there is no compatibility switch on my mouse, and there are no errors with my mouse in Device Manager. Still working on disabling my touchpad. Thanks for the tips though!
– boxspah
Oct 30 '15 at 0:53
Disabled touchpad from the settings menu, and still no resolution. I did discover something interesting though... (see update in question)
– boxspah
Oct 30 '15 at 0:57
Does clicking anywhere in the window work, or only the scrollbar?
– mrdorkface
Oct 30 '15 at 2:13
I meant does clicking anywhere in the window allow it to scroll properly...
– mrdorkface
Oct 31 '15 at 19:19
Clicking anywhere in the Start Menu will allow scrolling.
– boxspah
Mar 6 '16 at 17:21
add a comment |
up vote
3
down vote
I am not yet familiar with windows X, but i have a few things you can try.
First, on some mice, there is a compatibility button, changing it between two operating systems, usually windows 8 and windows 7. If you mouse has one of these, try it in both states.
If that does not work, see if you can find a way to disable the keyboard's touch pad, and see if that helps.
If neither of the above solutions solve your problem, go to run, and type "devmgmt.msc" and hit Enter. Find your mouse, and see if it has a yellow error. If it does, you likely have a driver problem. If not, check your connections, and make sure there is a clear path between your USB fob for the mouse and the mouse itself.
Hope it helps, mrdorkface
UPDATE: Based on new information that has been brought forward, I would say the simplest fix that I know for your problem would be to get into the habit of clicking on the scroll bar every time you open the start menu. I have never had nor heard of a problem like this, so I doubt the fix is easy. If anyone else has an answer to DominatorX's question, please do share.
answered Oct 29 '15 at 14:30
mrdorkface
806
So far, there is no compatibility switch on my mouse, and there are no errors with my mouse in Device Manager. Still working on disabling my touchpad. Thanks for the tips though!
– boxspah
Oct 30 '15 at 0:53
Disabled touchpad from the settings menu, and still no resolution. I did discover something interesting though... (see update in question)
– boxspah
Oct 30 '15 at 0:57
Does clicking anywhere in the window work, or only the scrollbar?
– mrdorkface
Oct 30 '15 at 2:13
I meant does clicking anywhere in the window allow it to scroll properly...
– mrdorkface
Oct 31 '15 at 19:19
Clicking anywhere in the Start Menu will allow scrolling.
– boxspah
Mar 6 '16 at 17:21
add a comment |
up vote
3
down vote
up vote
3
down vote
I am not yet familiar with windows X, but i have a few things you can try.
First, on some mice, there is a compatibility button, changing it between two operating systems, usually windows 8 and windows 7. If you mouse has one of these, try it in both states.
If that does not work, see if you can find a way to disable the keyboard's touch pad, and see if that helps.
If neither of the above solutions solve your problem, go to run, and type "devmgmt.msc" and hit Enter. Find your mouse, and see if it has a yellow error. If it does, you likely have a driver problem. If not, check your connections, and make sure there is a clear path between your USB fob for the mouse and the mouse itself.
Hope it helps, mrdorkface
UPDATE: Based on new information that has been brought forward, I would say the simplest fix that I know for your problem would be to get into the habit of clicking on the scroll bar every time you open the start menu. I have never had nor heard of a problem like this, so I doubt the fix is easy. If anyone else has an answer to DominatorX's question, please do share.
answered Oct 29 '15 at 14:30
mrdorkface
806
I am not yet familiar with windows X, but i have a few things you can try.
First, on some mice, there is a compatibility button, changing it between two operating systems, usually windows 8 and windows 7. If you mouse has one of these, try it in both states.
If that does not work, see if you can find a way to disable the keyboard's touch pad, and see if that helps.
If neither of the above solutions solve your problem, go to run, and type "devmgmt.msc" and hit Enter. Find your mouse, and see if it has a yellow error. If it does, you likely have a driver problem. If not, check your connections, and make sure there is a clear path between your USB fob for the mouse and the mouse itself.
Hope it helps, mrdorkface
UPDATE: Based on new information that has been brought forward, I would say the simplest fix that I know for your problem would be to get into the habit of clicking on the scroll bar every time you open the start menu. I have never had nor heard of a problem like this, so I doubt the fix is easy. If anyone else has an answer to DominatorX's question, please do share.
answered Oct 29 '15 at 14:30
mrdorkface
806
edited Nov 5 '15 at 16:25
answered Oct 29 '15 at 14:30
mrdorkface
806
answered Oct 29 '15 at 14:30
mrdorkface
806
answered Oct 29 '15 at 14:30
mrdorkface
806
806
So far, there is no compatibility switch on my mouse, and there are no errors with my mouse in Device Manager. Still working on disabling my touchpad. Thanks for the tips though!
– boxspah
Oct 30 '15 at 0:53
Disabled touchpad from the settings menu, and still no resolution. I did discover something interesting though... (see update in question)
– boxspah
Oct 30 '15 at 0:57
Does clicking anywhere in the window work, or only the scrollbar?
– mrdorkface
Oct 30 '15 at 2:13
I meant does clicking anywhere in the window allow it to scroll properly...
– mrdorkface
Oct 31 '15 at 19:19
Clicking anywhere in the Start Menu will allow scrolling.
– boxspah
Mar 6 '16 at 17:21
add a comment |
So far, there is no compatibility switch on my mouse, and there are no errors with my mouse in Device Manager. Still working on disabling my touchpad. Thanks for the tips though!
– boxspah
Oct 30 '15 at 0:53
Disabled touchpad from the settings menu, and still no resolution. I did discover something interesting though... (see update in question)
– boxspah
Oct 30 '15 at 0:57
Does clicking anywhere in the window work, or only the scrollbar?
– mrdorkface
Oct 30 '15 at 2:13
I meant does clicking anywhere in the window allow it to scroll properly...
– mrdorkface
Oct 31 '15 at 19:19
Clicking anywhere in the Start Menu will allow scrolling.
– boxspah
Mar 6 '16 at 17:21
So far, there is no compatibility switch on my mouse, and there are no errors with my mouse in Device Manager. Still working on disabling my touchpad. Thanks for the tips though!
– boxspah
Oct 30 '15 at 0:53
So far, there is no compatibility switch on my mouse, and there are no errors with my mouse in Device Manager. Still working on disabling my touchpad. Thanks for the tips though!
– boxspah
Oct 30 '15 at 0:53
Disabled touchpad from the settings menu, and still no resolution. I did discover something interesting though... (see update in question)
– boxspah
Oct 30 '15 at 0:57
Disabled touchpad from the settings menu, and still no resolution. I did discover something interesting though... (see update in question)
– boxspah
Oct 30 '15 at 0:57
Does clicking anywhere in the window work, or only the scrollbar?
– mrdorkface
Oct 30 '15 at 2:13
Does clicking anywhere in the window work, or only the scrollbar?
– mrdorkface
Oct 30 '15 at 2:13
I meant does clicking anywhere in the window allow it to scroll properly...
– mrdorkface
Oct 31 '15 at 19:19
I meant does clicking anywhere in the window allow it to scroll properly...
– mrdorkface
Oct 31 '15 at 19:19
Clicking anywhere in the Start Menu will allow scrolling.
– boxspah
Mar 6 '16 at 17:21
Clicking anywhere in the Start Menu will allow scrolling.
– boxspah
Mar 6 '16 at 17:21
add a comment |
up vote
1
down vote
I experience a similar thing recently but with different causes. I document here in case someone also have this issue.
The cause of this behavior on my machine is this autohotkey script that I use for browser gestures. Exiting this script fixes the issue for me.
answered Dec 4 '16 at 10:54
xgdgsc
5781520
thanks for this. This made me check my autohotkey script.
– tinker
Nov 23 at 7:25
add a comment |
up vote
1
down vote
I experience a similar thing recently but with different causes. I document here in case someone also have this issue.
The cause of this behavior on my machine is this autohotkey script that I use for browser gestures. Exiting this script fixes the issue for me.
answered Dec 4 '16 at 10:54
xgdgsc
5781520
thanks for this. This made me check my autohotkey script.
– tinker
Nov 23 at 7:25
add a comment |
up vote
1
down vote
up vote
1
down vote
I experience a similar thing recently but with different causes. I document here in case someone also have this issue.
The cause of this behavior on my machine is this autohotkey script that I use for browser gestures. Exiting this script fixes the issue for me.
answered Dec 4 '16 at 10:54
xgdgsc
5781520
I experience a similar thing recently but with different causes. I document here in case someone also have this issue.
The cause of this behavior on my machine is this autohotkey script that I use for browser gestures. Exiting this script fixes the issue for me.
answered Dec 4 '16 at 10:54
xgdgsc
5781520
answered Dec 4 '16 at 10:54
xgdgsc
5781520
answered Dec 4 '16 at 10:54
xgdgsc
5781520
answered Dec 4 '16 at 10:54
xgdgsc
5781520
5781520
thanks for this. This made me check my autohotkey script.
– tinker
Nov 23 at 7:25
add a comment |
thanks for this. This made me check my autohotkey script.
– tinker
Nov 23 at 7:25
thanks for this. This made me check my autohotkey script.
– tinker
Nov 23 at 7:25
thanks for this. This made me check my autohotkey script.
– tinker
Nov 23 at 7:25
add a comment |
up vote
1
down vote
My problem was caused by AltDrag. Turning off 'Scroll inactive windows' in it's settings resolved the problem.
answered Oct 29 at 8:34
Gordon Mohrin
7112
add a comment |
up vote
1
down vote
My problem was caused by AltDrag. Turning off 'Scroll inactive windows' in it's settings resolved the problem.
answered Oct 29 at 8:34
Gordon Mohrin
7112
add a comment |
up vote
1
down vote
up vote
1
down vote
My problem was caused by AltDrag. Turning off 'Scroll inactive windows' in it's settings resolved the problem.
answered Oct 29 at 8:34
Gordon Mohrin
7112
My problem was caused by AltDrag. Turning off 'Scroll inactive windows' in it's settings resolved the problem.
answered Oct 29 at 8:34
Gordon Mohrin
7112
answered Oct 29 at 8:34
Gordon Mohrin
7112
answered Oct 29 at 8:34
Gordon Mohrin
7112
answered Oct 29 at 8:34
Gordon Mohrin
7112
7112
add a comment |
add a comment |
up vote
0
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"KDE Alt Moving Sizing" Autohotkey script found to be the problem.
For those who are using it, make sure this setting is disabled.
The same effect of that checkbox, can be achieved by Windows 10 natively,
answered Nov 23 at 7:22
tinker
1135
add a comment |
up vote
0
down vote
"KDE Alt Moving Sizing" Autohotkey script found to be the problem.
For those who are using it, make sure this setting is disabled.
The same effect of that checkbox, can be achieved by Windows 10 natively,
answered Nov 23 at 7:22
tinker
1135
add a comment |
up vote
0
down vote
up vote
0
down vote
"KDE Alt Moving Sizing" Autohotkey script found to be the problem.
For those who are using it, make sure this setting is disabled.
The same effect of that checkbox, can be achieved by Windows 10 natively,
answered Nov 23 at 7:22
tinker
1135
"KDE Alt Moving Sizing" Autohotkey script found to be the problem.
For those who are using it, make sure this setting is disabled.
The same effect of that checkbox, can be achieved by Windows 10 natively,
answered Nov 23 at 7:22
tinker
1135
answered Nov 23 at 7:22
tinker
1135
answered Nov 23 at 7:22
tinker
1135
answered Nov 23 at 7:22
tinker
1135
1135
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add a comment |
protected by bwDraco Apr 26 '16 at 4:37
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Does the Logitech mouse scroll in other apps: Windows Explorer, Internet Explorer, etc?
– Steven
Oct 29 '15 at 15:15
@Steven Yes, it works perfectly fine in all other applications.
– boxspah
Oct 30 '15 at 0:31
his issue has been bugging me time and again. strangely couldn't find the solution from google search earlier. Need to exclude the word "smooth scrolling" before I found this superUser post
– tinker
Nov 23 at 7:26