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    Acer Aspire 5741 touchpad issue

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by RoflLmao, May 14, 2011.

  1. RoflLmao

    RoflLmao Newbie

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    Hello, I am new here and I have a question.

    When I'm typing my mouse stops working, why is this?
    I have acer aspire 5741 laptop and I need help with this please. :)
     
    RoflLmao, May 14, 2011
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  2. ellalan

    ellalan Notebook Deity

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    Try re-installing the pointing device driver.
     
    ellalan, May 14, 2011
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  3. Dr. K6

    Dr. K6 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is it your physical mouse or the touchpad? Many touchpad drivers have a setting to temporarily disable your touchpad as you type so the mouse isn't accidentally moved or clicked.

    Go into Control Panel -> Mouse and search around in the settings for feature like that. On my 3820TG, it's under the "Advanced" tab in mouse properties. Good luck!
     
    Dr. K6, May 14, 2011
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  4. RoflLmao

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    I tried this and nothing happened, thank you for trying to help though!


    Mine isn't like this I guess because it doesn't have the option, thanks.
     
    RoflLmao, May 14, 2011
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  5. downloads

    downloads No, Dee Dee, no! Super Moderator

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    What touchpad is it- Synaptics or ALPS?
    Check in device manager.

    BTW I've changed the title of the thread.
     
    downloads, May 14, 2011
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  6. RoflLmao

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    It is Synaptics.
     
    RoflLmao, May 14, 2011
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    downloads No, Dee Dee, no! Super Moderator

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    If it's Synaptics it's what Dr. K6 described.
    Additional options like the one you need to change (it's called Palm Check) are available in a special panel that comes with drivers.
    Try installing the most recent ones from here but uninstall old ones and reboot before you do.
     
    downloads, May 14, 2011
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    ^ Exactly, what Downloads just said.

    In the Synaptics software, lower the sensitivity for "PalmCheck".
     
    aylafan, May 14, 2011
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    Oh thank you everyone i have fixed this now because of you :)
     
    RoflLmao, May 14, 2011
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