How To Stop Automatic Scroll Down In Windows 10?

Every time you open the internet browser or any other windows the screen automatically scrolls down, and downwards. You can't even scroll it manually with your mouse. So today let's know how to stop automatic scroll down in Windows 10.

One of the features in Windows 10 is the automatic scrolling. Although this feature seeks to enhance the user interaction with the software, most users have agreed that it is more of a bother.

The feature is so subtle that you can blame the issue on your mouse or input hardware. To troubleshoot and fix the problem, it is beneficial to choose the right approaches considering both the hardware and the software.

Hardware-related Solutions

Check the state of the mouse

One common reason for the automatic scrolling is the performance of the mouse. It might be due to hardware problem or a driver issue.

1. To start troubleshooting, try to determine if the mouse is not faulty. Start by unplugging it and plugging it back after a few seconds. Try on numerous ports also. If the mouse if faulty, then a mouse replacement can solve the issue.
2. Check for cable damage. When the cable is damaged, the connection gets broken due to the looseness. If the issue is caused by this, be sure to get a new one.
3. For a wireless mouse, check the batteries to ensure they are functioning. If not, replace them with new ones. If the problem persists, try replacing the mouse with a corded one.
4. Eliminate dirt on the optical contacts and on the scroll wheel of the mouse.
5. Try disconnecting other input hardware, such as keyboard or controller and replace that problematic hardware instead.

Checking the settings of the mouse

1. To open the ‘Settings App’, press the ‘Windows’ key and the letter ‘i’ on your keyboard.
2. Select ‘Devices’ and then, select ‘Mouse’.
3. Toggle off the option that allows you to scroll windows that are inactive when you hover over them.
   
4. Restart the computer and observe the changes if the automatic scrolling is gone.

Software-related Solutions

Sign out and then sign in of the Windows user account

If the mouse seems okay, then the problem may be the bug experienced by Windows. Some Windows users have noted that logging out the Windows accounts and logging in back again helps to solve this issue.

1. Click on the ‘Start’ menu.
2. Locate the user avatar and make sure to select ‘Sign out’.
3. As your account is being logged out, wait for a while before logging in back again. Observe the changes to see if the automatic scrolling problem is gone.

Looking for online solutions

If signing in and out doesn’t solve it, then try to look for online solutions.

1. Download a free PC ‘repair tool’ involving scrolling issues.
2. Run the program after downloading and wait for Windows to find solutions and correct the errors automatically.
3. Restart the computer and observe the changes if automatic scrolling is gone.

Uninstalling the Windows updates that are recently installed

1. To uninstall the Windows updates, make sure you are booted in Safe Mode. You can achieve that during startup, right before Windows is initiating.
2. Once you have entered Safe Mode, open the Settings App by pressing the keys ‘Windows icon’ and the letter ‘i’ on your keyboard.
3. Select ‘Update and Security’.
4. On the left side column, choose ‘Windows Update’.
5. Afterwards, on the right side, choose ‘View installed update history’.
6. Select ‘Uninstall Updates’.
7. A window will open showing the list of the installed updates on your Windows. Select the update you want to uninstall. In this case, search for the one involving automatic scrolling. Try to recall when that problem occurred and match it with the date of a particular installed Windows update.
8. Once you have pinpointed the problem, select the update and click the ‘Uninstall’ button located at the bottom right corner.

Using System Restore

If uninstalling a Windows update seems inconvenient, try restoring the Windows settings to the time it functions properly.

1. Open the ‘Run’ utility by pressing the keys ‘Windows icon’ and letter ‘r’ on your keyboard.
2. On the Run utility, type in sysdm.cpl and press ‘Enter’.
3. Choose the tab ‘System Protection’ and then, select the button ‘System Restore’.
   
4. A window will open prompting you to choose at what ‘System Restore Point’ you wish to proceed. Select the point prior the time you have observed the occurrence of the automatic scrolling issue.
5. After selecting the System Restore Point, follow the instructions displayed.
6. After completing the process, restart the computer and observe if the automatic scrolling is gone.

Summary: Stop automatic scroll down in Windows 10

• Open Settings.
• Click on Devices.
• Click on Touchpad.
• Under the "Scrolling" section, use the drop-down menu and select One-finger scrolling or Two-finger scrolling as you desire to disable the automatic scroll down when you're using a touchpad.
• You can also choose whether you want to change the size of your text and other items.
• If you don't see the touchpad option, click on Additional settings.

Conclusion

Automatic scrolling can be bothersome at most times as it can lead to accidental clicking of unwanted items. Follow the steps above to resolve the issue and prevent it from reoccurring.