Prevent Horizontal Mouse Wheel Scrolling in Windows 10

Prevent Horizontal Mouse Wheel Scrolling in Windows 10

Windows 10, like other versions of Windows, supports horizontal scrolling when using the mouse wheel inside a window. This feature can be helpful in certain applications, such as image editors or spreadsheets, but it can also be a nuisance when using other applications. In this article, we will discuss how to prevent horizontal mouse wheel scrolling in Windows 10.

Using Mouse Properties

The easiest way to disable horizontal mouse wheel scrolling is by using the mouse properties. Follow these steps:

1. Right-click on an empty area of the desktop and select "Mouse properties" from the context menu.
2. In the "Mouse Properties" window, click on the "Wheel" tab.
3. Under the "Horizontal scrolling" section, uncheck the "Use scrolling buttons" and "Use Intellipoint" options.
4. Click "Apply" and then "OK" to save the changes.

Using Registry Editor

If the above method does not work, you can try using the Registry Editor to disable horizontal mouse wheel scrolling. Follow these steps:

1. Press the "Win + R" keys to open the Run dialog box and type "regedit" to open the Registry Editor.
2. Navigate to the following key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Mouse

3. Right-click on an empty area and select "New" > "DWORD (32-bit) Value." Name it "MouseWheelScrollPosition."
4. Double-click on the new value and set its value to "0."
5. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Using Third-Party Software

If the above methods do not work, you can try using third-party software to disable horizontal mouse wheel scrolling. There are several free and paid options available, such as:

• Mouse Wheel Horizontal Scrolling Disable
• Mouse Wheel Lock

In this article, we discussed how to prevent horizontal mouse wheel scrolling in Windows 10 using the mouse properties, Registry Editor, and third-party software. Horizontal scrolling can be a useful feature, but it can also be a nuisance in certain applications. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can disable horizontal mouse wheel scrolling and improve your Windows 10 user experience.