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Touchpad trouble

Discussion in 'Technologics' started by jerri blank, Dec 28, 2012.

  1. jerri blank Despondent Fancybear

    When a laptop touchpad starts getting sluggish and non-responsive, is that typically a software/driver problem or the beginnings of a hardware failure? Thanks!
    jerri blank, Dec 28, 2012
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  2. SpoofyChop Armchair Designer

    Location:
    Pennsylvania
    Probably hardware.

    Does it happen with an external usb mouse if you plug it in?

    Also what OS?

    Have you tried uninstalling it from the Device Manager and re-installing it?
    SpoofyChop, Dec 28, 2012
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  3. jerri blank Despondent Fancybear

    OS: Windows 7
    I haven't tried uninstalling it, but I did update the driver, which improved the situation a little.

    UPDATE: Here at my desk, which is where I usually use this laptop (with a BT mouse), the touchpad is working great. I was in the den the other night without the mouse (I also turned BT off) when I was having so much trouble. I wonder if something in there was interfering. Weird.
    jerri blank, Dec 30, 2012
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