Reverse mouse scrolling in Windows to match macOS natural scrolling
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Practical configuration and operational reference for Reverse mouse scrolling in Windows to match macOS natural scrolling.
Legacy / version-specific guidance
The original article references Windows 7 / Server 2008. It is retained for historical or version-specific use. Confirm applicability to the target product and version before using the procedure.
Procedure
1) Find the hardware ID of the mouse
Go to the mouse control panel
Select “Hardware” tab
Click “Properties” button
Select “Details” tab
From the drop-down list choose “Hardware IDs”
Save the VID*** entry ( e.g. VID_045E&PID_0039 )
2) Find and change the corresponding configuration settings in the registry
Run regedit.exe
Open Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\HID
Here you should find an entry for the hardware ID of your mouse
In all sub-keys of the hardware id key look for the “DeviceParameters” key and change the “FlipFlopWheel” value from 0 to 1
3) Make it work
Unplug the mouse
Count to five
Plug the mouse back in