If you’re someone who uses a mouse with a wheel, you might be wondering whether it controls the volume in Windows 10. The answer is yes, it does – by default, anyway. If this is something that’s been bugging you and you’d like to turn it off, we’ve got you covered. Here’s how to stop your mouse wheel from controlling the volume in Windows 10.

Step 1: Open Settings

The first step is to open the Settings app on your Windows 10 PC. You can do this by clicking on the Start menu and selecting the gear icon. Alternatively, you can use the Windows key + I keyboard shortcut.

Step 2: Go to Devices

Once you’re in the Settings app, click on the “Devices” option. This should bring up a list of settings related to mouse, keyboard, touchpad, and other peripherals.

Step 3: Click on Mouse

From the list of options on the left, click on “Mouse”. This should bring up settings related to your mouse, including options for pointer speed, scrolling behavior, and more.

Step 4: Scroll down to Additional Mouse Options

Scroll down to the bottom of the Mouse settings and click on “Additional mouse options”. This should open up a separate window with even more settings related to your mouse.

Step 5: Go to Wheel tab

In the new window that opens up, click on the “Wheel” tab at the top. This should bring up settings related to how your mouse wheel operates.

Step 6: Uncheck the “Scroll inactive windows” option

The option that controls whether your mouse wheel changes the volume in Windows 10 is called “Scroll inactive windows”. By default, this option is checked. To turn off this behavior, simply uncheck the box next to “Scroll inactive windows”.

Step 7: Click Apply and OK

Once you’ve unchecked the “Scroll inactive windows” option, click on the “Apply” button and then the “OK” button to save your changes. You should now be able to use your mouse wheel without it affecting your Windows 10 volume.

In conclusion, it’s quite easy to stop your mouse wheel from changing the volume in Windows 10 – all you need to do is uncheck a single option. With just a few clicks, you can customize your mouse settings and have your mouse wheel behave the way you want it to.