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    Alienware m17 keyboard and touchpad strange problem

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by flymouse, Sep 3, 2009.

  1. flymouse

    flymouse Notebook Guru

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    The problem is that when I type something on the keyboard, anywhere - internet browser, new text document, or just on the desktop, and then, when I go to use the touchpad, it's not responding immediately! You should wait a second or a two to start working. That's pretty annoying. For example if you play a game and use the keyboard you can not use the touchpad - it's blocked, if you stop using the keyboard, after a second or two it's working. And if you use the touchpad and hit any key - the moving of the mouse blocks for a 1-2 seconds. Super Strange, super annoying.
    I look around the internet for my problem. I searched through the options, settings and all the soft of the mouse and touchpad to find out a decision. But no success.
    The notebook is alienware m17 with illuminated keyboard.
    Soft - Synaptics Pointing Device v11.1.18 - 20jun08
    Device: Synaptics Toucpad v6.2
     
    flymouse, Sep 3, 2009
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  2. EviLCorsaiR

    EviLCorsaiR Asura

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    Try removing the Synaptics touchpad driver. It serves no purpose and your touchpad will still function fine without it
     
    EviLCorsaiR, Sep 3, 2009
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