How to fix the middle mouse button not working on Windows 10

When your middle mouse button stops working, it can be a frustrating problem. There are a few things that can cause issues for your middle mouse button.
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1. Check Your Mouse Hardware for Problems. ...
2. Update Your Mouse's Drivers. ...
3. Install OEM Mouse Drivers. ...
4. Change the Registry Settings. ...
5. Run Window's Security.

1. How do I turn on the middle mouse button?
2. How do I fix my middle mouse wheel?
3. Why is my middle button not working?
4. Is my middle mouse button working?
5. Why is my scroll click not working?
6. What is the middle mouse button on a laptop?
7. How do I fix my mouse?
8. How do I fix my mouse not scrolling?
9. Which is the 3 mouse button?

How do I turn on the middle mouse button?

Many mice and some touchpads have a middle mouse button. On a mouse with a scroll wheel, you can usually press directly down on the scroll wheel to middle-click. If you don't have a middle mouse button, you can press the left and right mouse buttons at the same time to middle-click.

How do I fix my middle mouse wheel?

You must use the "Category" view in Control Panel to see the Hardware and Sound option. In the Mouse Properties window, select the Wheel tab. Then, try adjusting the number of lines to scroll the mouse or try changing the mouse to scroll one page at a time. After this is adjusted, click Apply and then click OK.

Why is my middle button not working?

Things like hardware malfunctions, incorrect device settings, uninstalled drivers, and incorrect Windows configuration can all cause your middle mouse button to malfunction.

Is my middle mouse button working?

The most common cause of the middle click not working error is the hardware issue. Therefore, you should check your mouse first. In order to find the problem, you should unplug your mouse from the current computer and then plug it to another computer.

Why is my scroll click not working?

The missing or outdated mouse driver can lead to the middle mouse button not working issue, so you should update your mouse driver to the latest version to fix the issue. You can manually download the latest version of your mouse driver file from the manufacturer, and install it in your computer.

What is the middle mouse button on a laptop?

To left-click on a touchpad, you click the pad with one finger. To right-click, you click the pad with two fingers. To middle-click, you click the pad with three fingers.

How do I fix my mouse?

Try these steps, organized in order of most-common and easiest to most intensive.

1. Inspect the mouse for hardware damage. ...
2. Clean the mouse. ...
3. Replace the batteries. ...
4. Try a different USB port. ...
5. Connect the mouse directly to the USB port. ...
6. Use the mouse on an appropriate surface. ...
7. Update the driver.

How do I fix my mouse not scrolling?

How to Fix a Mouse Wheel That's Not Scrolling

1. Reconnect the mouse. Before doing anything, make sure the issue isn't a temporary one. ...
2. Replace the batteries. ...
3. Clean the mouse. ...
4. Check the touchpad. ...
5. Check mouse wheel settings. ...
6. Update mouse drivers. ...
7. Fix corrupt system files.

Which is the 3 mouse button?

MB2 (mouse button 2) is the middle button. MB3 (mouse button 3) is the right button.