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Are you having issues with your trackpad not working? Use this troubleshooting guide to help diagnose why.
Touchpad is Disabled
Once your computer is turned on, you should first check the settings and see if the trackpad is enabled.
If the touchpad is not working, use these steps to access Touchpad options:
1. Select the Windows key and I (capital I) or Windows key and S
2. Type in Touchpad.
3. Select the: Turn the touchpad on or off option" (use the arrow keys to move up and down the list and press enter).
4. Make sure the "Touchpad" option is on, use the tab to select it and the spacebar to toggle it on.
Another thing you can do is troubleshoot the keyboard.
1. Select the Windows key
2. Type in settings
3. Use the arrow keys and the spacebar and go to the system.
4. Using the Tab, spacebar, and arrow keys, select "Troubleshoot" and select "Other Troubleshooters"
5. Run the keyboard troubleshooter.
Outdated Drivers
If the settings are not working, the problem might lie in the Drivers being outdated and all it needs are updates.
1. The first step is to select the Windows Key.
2. Type in "Device Manager" and press the Spacebar
3. Use the Tab and the arrow keys and select "Mice and other pointing devices"
4. Right-click it and Select "Update Driver"
Restart Computer/Reset System
One simple thing you can do is restart your computer
- Save all your data and any files that need to be saved.
- Close all open programs
- Press "Ctrl" + "Alt" + "Delete"
- Select "Restart" and let your system reboot.
You can also Update the PC and let Windows fix any issues
- Select the Windows key.
# Type in "Settings"
- Use the Tab, the arrow keys, and the spacebar, and select "System"
- Using the same keys go down to "Recovery"
- Select "Reinstall Now"
Another thing you can do is Reset your PC
- Select the Windows key.
# Type in "Settings"
- Use the Tab, the arrow keys, and the spacebar, and select "System"
- Then select "Reset Pc"
Touchpad is Damaged
If you have tried all these Troubleshooting suggestions then maybe it is time to replace the trackpad itself.
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