Why is my mouse middle click not working?

The missing or outdated mouse driver can lead to the middle mouse button not working issue, so you should update your mouse driver to the latest version to fix the issue. You can manually download the latest version of your mouse driver file from the manufacturer, and install it in your computer.

Why is there a middle button on my mouse?

The middle mouse button (which is the scroll wheel on most mice today) is basically used for two purposes on the web: first, open links in new tabs, and second, close open tabs. But the middle mouse button can be used for so much more. Middle-click on the home button: Open homepage in a new tab.

How do I fix my middle mouse button?

When your middle mouse button stops working, it can be a frustrating problem….

1. Check Your Mouse Hardware for Problems.
2. Update Your Mouse’s Drivers.
3. Install OEM Mouse Drivers.
4. Change the Registry Settings.
5. Run Window’s Security.

How do I remap the middle mouse button?

To reassign a button across all applications

1. Using the mouse that you want to configure, start Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center.
2. Select basic settings.
3. Select the button that you want to reassign.
4. In the list of the button that you want to reassign, select a command. To disable a button, select Disable this button.

How do I change the middle click function?

Why is my mouse not right clicking?

If the right click only doesn’t work in Windows Explorer , then you can restart it to see if it fixes the problem: 1) On your keyboard, press Ctrl, Shift and Esc at the same time to open Task Manager. 2) Click on Windows Explorer > Restart. 3) Hopefully your right click has come back to life now.

Can I rebind middle mouse button?

You can remap the middle mouse button/scroll wheel click function to something you use more often. What is this? In order to remap the middle mouse button/scroll wheel click function in Windows, you need an app. We recommend X-Mouse Button Control.