10 Hacks to Fix the Touchpad on Windows 10
Sometimes, the touchpad
on your computer will stop working when you are running Windows 10. The
scrolling function may stop working properly or the Windows 10 device may stop
detecting the touchpad completely.
Causes
of Issues in Windows 10 Touchpad
The touchpad on
computers, laptops and tablets running Windows may stop functioning due to an
out-of-date Windows 10 version or incompatibility between drivers and software.
Faulty hardware and
changing important settings can also contribute to this problem.
How
to Fix Touchpad Issues in Windows 10
Make sure it is properly connected. The first
thing to do when you discover that your touchpad is misbehaving is to check whether
you have connected it well. If the touchpad is connected using a USB, confirm
that either ends of the cable are completely plugged in.
If the touchpad you are
using is part of your keyboard, then ensure the keyboard is connected
completely to your tablet.
Unplug the touchpad and reconnect it. Sometimes,
this simple action can solve all your touchpad issues. For Type Cover users, disconnect
the Type Cover and reconnect it. Check the battery. When the touchpad’s
battery is running out of charge, the touchpad may start malfunctioning. This
is even more likely if it connects to the Windows 10 machine through Bluetooth.
Get new batteries and see if the
problems are still there. Turn Bluetooth on. If the Bluetooth
touchpad is on but not being detected by the Windows 10 device, see if you have
accidentally disabled Bluetooth. Go to the Action Center and check the
Bluetooth tile. Dim means it is off and lit up means it is on. Click the tile
to turn it on if it is off.Reboot the Windows 10 device. This action
is a cliché and you hear it whenever you have an issue with your electrical
device. However, it does fix several issues including a malfunctioning touchpad.
Launch the Start Menu, click on the Power option and choose Restart.Enable your touchpad. An app, another user
or even you may have disabled the touchpad, either intentionally or without
knowing. Go to Settings, then Devices, and then Touchpad. The switch should be
set to On.See if there is a Windows 10 update. An update
installs the latest OS version and device drivers. It also updates firmware to
help devices such as your touchpad work properly.
If your Windows 10 device
is new, an update is even more important. Go to Settings, then Update &
Security and then Check for Update.
Run a troubleshooter. The Windows 10 OS
comes with troubleshooter programs which can scan your device and connected parts
for errors. Go to Settings, then Update & Security, then Troubleshoot, then
Hardware and Devices and then Run.Update your device drivers. Updating a
device driver may make it compatible with the OS and hardware. Install drivers manually if your computer
is not made by Microsoft.
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