windows 10 scroll inactive windows not working

Go to the desktop and tap on Start menu to look for Settings option and click the same. Then click Devices category on the settings window. In the left pane, choose the Mouse & Trackpad option. Now, you will see the text.

1. How do I fix scrolling on Windows 10?
2. Why is scrolling not working?
3. What does scroll inactive windows when I hover over them mean?
4. How do I enable natural scrolling in Windows 10?
5. Why is my computer not scrolling smoothly?
6. Why is my computer scrolling on its own?
7. How do I fix my mouse not scrolling?
8. How do I know if my mouse scroll is working?
9. How do I scroll without clicking?
10. How do I scroll through windows in Windows 10?
11. How do I scroll inactive on Windows 7?

How do I fix scrolling on Windows 10?

Windows 10 Scrolling by itself Quick Fixes

1. Unplug your mouse, then plug it back in after a few minutes.
2. Plug your mouse into a different USB port.
3. Make sure your mouse cable isn't damaged.
4. If you're using a wireless mouse, check or change your batteries.
5. Make sure there's no dirt blocking your scroll wheel.

Why is scrolling not working?

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. ... If you're using a mouse not manufactured by Microsoft, you may also want to adjust the mouse settings through the software that came with it.

What does scroll inactive windows when I hover over them mean?

So if you've got two windows on the screen, say a word processing document in Word and a web page in Internet Explorer, you can only scroll either when it has the focus. If you mouse over the inactive window—the one in the back and visually below the front-most window—you can't scroll within that window.

How do I enable natural scrolling in Windows 10?

To reverse the scrolling direction of your touchpad using the Settings app, use these steps:

1. Open Settings.
2. Click on Devices.
3. Click on Touchpad. ...
4. Under the "Scroll and zoom" section, use the drop-down menu to select the Down motion scrolls down option.

Why is my computer not scrolling smoothly?

You may have a problem with a system setting or a graphics driver if you experience choppy scrolling on Web pages. The choppy page display could mean that your computer's touch device or mouse is set at too high of a scrolling interval or that the computer's graphics card isn't able to process graphics fast enough.

Why is my computer scrolling on its own?

Check the batteries in your mouse if the device is battery-powered. Weak batteries in a wireless mouse can cause unpredictable effects, including unexplained scrolling.

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.

How do I know if my mouse scroll is working?

Get Easily Started With Your Test!

1. Click all the buttons on your mouse and check if they light up on the mouse illustration.
2. Point your mouse cursor at the mouse illustration and then spin the scroll wheel on your mouse up and down.
3. Check if the arrows on the illustration also light up.

How do I scroll without clicking?

Move your fingers between the top and bottom of your touchpad to scroll up and down, or move your fingers across the touchpad to scroll sideways. Be careful to space your fingers a bit apart. If your fingers are too close together, they just look like one big finger to your touchpad.

How do I scroll through windows in Windows 10?

To do this, press and hold the Alt key on your keyboard, then press the Tab key. Continue pressing the Tab key until the desired window is selected.

How do I scroll inactive on Windows 7?

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1. Go to the desktop and tap on Start menu to look for Settings option and click the same.
2. Then click Devices category on the settings window.
3. In the left pane, choose the Mouse & Trackpad option. ...
4. Scroll inactive windows when I hover over them on the right side of the screen.