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Scroll Wheel not Working in Chrome: Fix & Resume Scrolling
You can try resetting the browser and disabling some extensions
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Scroll wheel not working in Chrome? Don’t worry, you’re not the only one! In fact, quite a fewChrome browserusers have reported that theirmouse wheelis not scrolling inWindows.
Here’s somebody complaining on Google Product forums that they have issues with the mouse functionality while using the Chrome browser inWindows.
Here’s how the issue is described in the forum thread:
Since the update to Windows 8.1, themouse wheeldoesn’t work inChromein Metro mode, noscrolling, no zoom (with ctrl). Only the wheel click works. In desktop mode, it works perfectly fine. I tried with and without extensions, especially the Logitech smooth scroll (which I only installed after the beginning of the issue), no change.
Apparently, the Chrome version is the latest version, and the issue happens only whenChromeis being used in the Modern user interface (or Metro, as some still call it).
While using theChrome browserin Desktop mode inWindows, no issues have been detected. Here are some suggestions to help you fix the mouse scroll not working in Chrome.
Quick Tip:
While you’re busy trying to figure out what is wrong with Chrome, you should have a backup browser that you can use, and none is better than Opera One.
As for the scrolling experience, you can further enhance it through extensions, such as those that allow Smooth Scrolling. Even when you have 20 tabs opened, it has better tab management features.
Opera One
Why is my scroll wheel not working in Chrome?
When your mouse is not scrolling in Chrome, the first thing to verify is whether the problem is limited to Chrome or affects the whole system. In case it’s the latter, the problem lies with the mouse itself. Check if there’s something lodged in the device, and replace the batteries.
Also, outdated drivers are often the reason behind the Chrome mouse scroll not working, in which caseupdating the driversshould do the trick. Besides, certain system settings have too be found to affect the normal functioning of the PC, leading to this error.
Oftentimes, users found that misconfigured browser settings or conflicting extensions led to the mouse button not working in Chrome.
The solutions below address all the issues, and by the time you are done with these, the problem should be long gone.
How do I fix my scroll on Google Chrome?
1. Enable and disable Scroll Inactive Windows a few times
Repeat this action a few times and check if the mouse wheel is now responsive on Chrome.
2. Disable browser extensions
Some users confirmed that disabling browser extensions helped them fix this problem. If the scroll wheel not working in Windows 10 issue occurred shortly after you installed a particular extension, begin by disabling that one.
If the problem persists, try disabling all your Chrome extensions. Then, check if the Chrome mouse scroll not working issue has been solved.
3. Enable smooth scrolling
Once done, check if the scroll wheel not working problem in Chrome is solved.
Flags are experimental features in Chrome and usually are temporary. So, if you are unable to find theSmooth Scrollingflag, head to the next method.
4. Add the Logitech Smooth Scrolling extension
If you use a Logitech mouse, try installing the Smooth Scrolling extension. Many users confirmed this solution worked for them, so try it out as it may do the trick for you.
Once the extension is installed, verify if the scroll wheel now starts working in Chrome.
5. Restore Chrome to default settings
If nothing worked, resetting Chrome would do the trick.
There you go! By following these steps, you should be able to fix things if the scroll wheel is not working in Google Chrome.
Also, find out what to do ifWindows is not responding to clicks.
Do you know of any other workarounds that might fix the scroll wheel not working in Chrome issues? If so, don’t be shy to share your experience with us via the comments section below.
More about the topics:Fix mouse issues,Google Chrome Errors
Radu Tyrsina
Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).
For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.
Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.
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