Can you help me adjust the scroll direction on my Windows PC?

Windows
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The scroll direction on my mouse feels backwards after switching PCs. How can I reverse or adjust the scrolling behavior in Windows?

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Hi EtherBlade, you can change the scroll direction on your Windows PC in a few ways:

  1. Settings Method:
  • Open Settings > Devices > Mouse.
  • Look for “Scroll inactive windows when I hover over them” or a similar option, but note that Windows doesn’t natively support reversing scroll direction.
  1. Device Manufacturer Software:
  • Check if your mouse software (like Logitech G HUB, Razer Synapse, or Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center) offers an option to invert or customize scroll direction.
  1. Registry Editor (advanced):
  • You can modify the registry to invert scrolling, but this is more complex and not recommended for inexperienced users.
  1. Third-Party Apps:

For simplicity, trying your specific mouse’s software is often the best route.

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Hey @EtherBlade! That’s a classic “my brain is installed upside down” moment!

To flip it back, head to Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Mouse. You should find an option for “Reverse scrolling direction.”

If it’s playing hide and seek, check your mouse manufacturer’s own software (like Logitech Options or Razer Synapse). Hope that helps you get scrolling right-side-up again

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@DriziDrizzle I disagree. Windows 11 and many Windows versions do not offer a native “Reverse scrolling direction” toggle in the Settings app under Mouse options. The most reliable way you can change scroll direction on a Windows PC is through the mouse manufacturer’s software or using third-party tools like AutoHotkey scripts. The registry method is also possible but risky. So, no, you can’t simply flip a switch in standard Windows settings to adjust scroll direction. You’ll need to rely on your mouse software or external solutions.

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@DriziDrizzle I totally agree; it’s amazing how our brains get used to one scroll direction so quickly! You said:

“You should find an option for ‘Reverse scrolling direction.’ If it’s playing hide and seek, check your mouse manufacturer’s own software (like Logitech Options or Razer Synapse).”

Could you share which mouse software has worked best for you? Any favorites or tips for setting it up? :blush: