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    M17x R4 Touchpad Issue

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Altair4, Sep 25, 2013.

  1. Altair4

    Altair4 Notebook Consultant

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    So I found out that my touchpad's virtual scrolling doesn't work since a few days ago (when I did a bunch of system restores to fix an unrelated issue).

    Every time I boot up the computer, moving my finger up and down the right side of the touchpad does not scroll the window underneath the pointer unless I open up AlienTouch or the Synaptics touchpad options in the control panel. Then it would work... until next boot. Normal trackpad usage works fine, just the scrolling is weird.

    I've updated the command center to the latest version, problem still persists. Not really a huge deal but it's kind of annoying me. Anyone know what the issue is?
     
    Altair4, Sep 25, 2013
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  2. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    Have you tried uninstalling and reinstalling both, command center and touchpad driver? (Touchpad should always be installed 1st)
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Sep 26, 2013
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