How to Turn On or Off Two-Finger Scrolling on the Touchpad in Windows 11 Want to manage or enforce two-finger scrolling on Windows 11 devices? While the Windows Settings menu is easy to use, it leaves the control in the user’s hands. Learn how to enforce two-finger scrolling with Registry and scripting methods. This guide covers how to manage this setting efficiently. Before we begin, be sure to subscribe to NinjaOne’s IT Video Hub and our YouTube channel for more tech content like this. What is Two-Finger Scrolling and Who Needs to Tweak It Two-finger scrolling allows users to scroll vertically or horizontally by sliding two fingers on the touchpad. This gesture is standard on precision touchpads. This feature applies to all editions of Windows 11, including Home, Pro, Enterprise, and Education. Prerequisites are simple: you must be running Windows 11 on a device with a precision touchpad. The method you choose depends on your role: individual users favor the GUI, while IT admins use Registry or scripting for managed environments. Using the Windows Settings GUI The Windows Settings interface is the easiest method for individual users and requires no administrative rights. Follow these quick steps: First, open Settings using Win + I. Navigate to Bluetooth & Devices, then Touchpad. Expand the Scroll & zoom section. Finally, toggle the “Drag two fingers to scroll” option On or Off. The change is immediate, with no restart required. This is the simplest way for users to make the change themselves. Registry Editor for Manual and Targeted Changes The Registry Editor is ideal for advanced users and targeted changes, though it applies per user (HKCU). Open the Registry Editor by typing regedit in the Run dialog. Navigate to the key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\ CurrentVersion\PrecisionTouchPad. Create the PrecisionTouchPad key if it doesn't exist. In that key, create a new DWORD (32-bit) Value named ScrollEnabled. Set the value to 1 to enable two-finger scrolling, or 0 to disable it. A File Explorer restart or sign-out is necessary for the change to take effect. Automation and Bulk Deployment: PowerShell and .reg Files For IT administrators, automation is key. PowerShell allows for bulk configuration, while .reg files offer easy distribution. These methods modify the HKCU registry path and must be run under the user profile being configured. PowerShell Steps: Use the Set-ItemProperty cmdlet to set the ScrollEnabled value (1 for enable, 0 for disable) under the HKCU path. Finally, run Stop-Process -Name explorer -Force followed by Start-Process explorer to apply the change immediately without a full sign-out. .reg File Steps: First, open Notepad and paste the code with the desired DWORD value (dword:00000001 to enable or dword:00000000 to disable). Save the file with a .reg extension. Finally, double-click the file and confirm the prompt to merge the setting. Remember, all these Registry-based methods only affect the currently logged-in user and require a session refresh. Also, ensure the hardware is compatible; this only works on precision touchpads. There is no official Group Policy setting for this. Managing two-finger scrolling in Windows 11 gives users and IT admins complete control over touchpad behavior. Whether you're enforcing standardization across an enterprise via PowerShell, or simply disabling it to prevent accidental inputs on a single device, you have four powerful methods—GUI, Registry, scripts, and .reg files—to achieve full input control. For more information, check out our official blog post on How to Turn On or Off Two-Finger Scrolling on the Touchpad in Windows 11 linked in the description below.