Annoyed that the mouse wheel automatically goes up and down the volume? Here’s How to Turn It Off in Windows 11!

Fix Problematic Mouse Driver Issues in Windows 11

Ever felt like your mouse was “behaving” after a Windows 11 update? It could be that incompatible drivers are the cause! Don’t worry, we’ve got an easy 3-step solution to restore mouse performance to normal, without the need to install additional software.

Step 1: Open Device Manager

Device Manager is the “control center” of all the hardware on your PC. To access it:

1. Press Win + X (or right-click on the Start menu).
2. Select Device Manager from the list that appears.

Step 2: Uninstall the Problematic Mouse Driver

1. In Device Manager, search for the category “Mice and other pointing devices”.
2. Click the small long sign (▶) next to it to see a list of devices.
3. Right-click on your mouse driver (for example, “HID-compliant mouse” or your mouse brand, such as “Logitech USB Input Device”).
4. Select “Uninstall device”.

Step 3: Restart PC & Let Windows 11 Repair Itself

1. After uninstalling, restart your PC.
2. On reboot, Windows 11 will automatically detect the mouse and install its default driver.

What to Do If the Problem Persists?

If after restarting, the mouse is still having problems:

1. Visit the mouse manufacturer’s website (e.g., Logitech, Razer) and download the latest driver manually.
2. Use Windows Update:
   1. Open Settings > Windows Update > Check for updates.
   1. Sometimes, Microsoft provides more stable drivers through updates.

With the above steps, you can stop the Mouse Wheel from messing up the volume in Windows 11. Choose a solution according to the difficulty level, from basic settings to Registry tweaks!