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    synaptics driver for touchpad - back button?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Slvrscoobie, Jan 18, 2011.

  1. Slvrscoobie

    Slvrscoobie Newbie

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    i installed both Dell's and Synaptics and have the 2 finger scrolling working well.
    But on my old XPS1710 there was a horizontal scroll that would allow you to move forward and back actions.
    The ONLY option I can find on this driver (7.0) is to make a corner action.. not really a great option. Is there a way or modification that I can make to use the 3 finger swipe or scroll to make a back action?? seems pretty simple. Wonder why it was removed from the newer driver
     
    Slvrscoobie, Jan 18, 2011
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    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    On what machine,please?
     
    katalin_2003, Jan 19, 2011
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    Slvrscoobie Newbie

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    M17xR2. I think they all have the same touchpad driver. Im not using the dell driver as the synaptics has additional features. I was hoping this was one but i cant find it
     
    Slvrscoobie, Jan 19, 2011
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  4. debaucher

    debaucher Notebook Deity

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    I use backspace ( I know it is not on the touchpad but still quicker than clicking on the back button)

    D.
     
    debaucher, Jan 19, 2011
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