Mouse wheel does not work - it may be because of it

If you use a mouse for a longer period of time, the mouse wheel may stop working at some point. We explain to you why.

Mouse wheel stops working: possible reasons

• A common cause of a broken mouse wheel is dirt. You should therefore carefully clean your mouse. We have detailed instructions for you in another article.
• Also make sure that you have installed the latest drivers for your mouse. You can usually find detailed information and the corresponding downloads on the website of the manufacturer of your mouse.
• A defective USB port or a loose connection on the cable can also ensure that your mouse and mouse wheel do not function properly. Therefore, try a different slot.
• If you have installed software to configure your mouse, you should open it and check whether the settings for the mouse wheel are correct.
• If the mouse is not very old and the problems cannot be solved, you should contact the manufacturer.
• Because computer mice have a limited lifespan, after many years of use, the mouse may no longer work properly. In this case, it may be advisable to invest in a new mouse.

In the next practical tip, we will show you a comparison of some gaming mice.