Magic mouse stopped scrolling after system update

Does anyone know why the mouse would stop scrolling after latest OS X update?
Currently using V 10.8.5

Hello Kaulfurst,
While the article states that it is for Lion, this applies for Mountain Lion, as well. You may need to check that scrolling is enabled in the Accessibility pane of System Preferences.
Magic Trackpad and Magic Mouse: How to adjust double-click and scrolling speed in Lion
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4930
Cheers,
Allen

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