How to Permanently Keep Bluetooth Mouse's Reverse Wheel Scroll Setting on Windows?

If you're a frequent user of a Bluetooth mouse with a reverse scroll wheel and have grown accustomed to its scrolling behavior, you might find it frustrating when you need to connect the mouse to a new Windows device and have to set the reverse scrolling option every time. In this article, we'll explore how to permanently keep the reverse wheel scroll setting active in Windows.

Understanding the Reverse Scroll Wheel Setting

The reverse scroll wheel setting allows you to scroll down by moving the wheel forward and scroll up by moving it backward. This behavior is opposite to the default setting, where scrolling up is achieved by moving the wheel forward and scrolling down by moving it backward. Reverse scrolling can be useful for certain applications or workflows, especially for graphic designers or developers who frequently use scroll-intensive software.

Enabling Reverse Scroll Wheel Setting in Windows

To enable the reverse scroll wheel setting in Windows, follow these steps:

1. Connect your Bluetooth mouse to your Windows device.
2. Click on the Start menu and select the "Settings" app.
3. In the Settings window, click on "Devices."
4. In the "Devices" window, find your mouse in the list of devices and click on it.
5. In the "Mouse properties" window, go to the "Wheel" tab.
6. Check the box next to "Reverse scrolling" to enable it.
7. Click "Apply" and then "OK" to save the changes.

At this point, your Bluetooth mouse should now have the reverse scroll wheel setting enabled. However, if you disconnect and reconnect the mouse, the setting will be reset to the default behavior.

Permanently Enabling Reverse Scroll Wheel Setting

To permanently enable the reverse scroll wheel setting, you can create a registry key that will persist even after disconnecting and reconnecting the mouse. Here's how:

1. Press the "Windows key + R" to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type "regedit" and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
3. Navigate to the following registry key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Mouse
4. Right-click in the right pane and select "New" > "DWORD (32-bit) Value." Name the new value "MouseWheelScrolling."
5. Double-click on the new value and set its value data to "1."
6. Click "OK" to save the changes.

With this registry key in place, the reverse scroll wheel setting should now persist even after disconnecting and reconnecting your Bluetooth mouse.

In this article, we explored how to enable and permanently enable the reverse scroll wheel setting in Windows for a Bluetooth mouse. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can save time and frustration by not having to set the reverse scrolling option every time you connect your mouse to a new Windows device.