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    I figured out the touchpad problem!!!

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by canada16, Mar 23, 2008.

  1. canada16

    canada16 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey

    I was plagued by the wondering touchpad after you closed the screen if it was on the option of do nothing once the screen is closed eg. watching movies.

    If you look on your task bar you will see the icon for the touch pad, it will show blue in one corner, hit the touch pad in this area, and it will re-set its self, i have just now watched a movie and no more problems.

    Make sure you have your settings for the touchpad to recognise tap the touchpad as if you were tapping the mouse button.

    Try it, it worked for me.

    Good hunting.
     
    canada16, Mar 23, 2008
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    philly Dog Notebook Consultant

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    may be old fix, but it`s the thought that counts, Thanks canada 16
     
    philly Dog, Mar 23, 2008
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    scythie I died for your sins.

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    Maybe it should be stickied. Or auto-linked like GRAINY SCREEN.
     
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    That guy did not know what he was on about.

    He said slide your finger from one end to the other, this did not work for me.

    If you look at the task screen it will show a section in blue. tap this hard but not hard enough to break it.

    This will re-set and you will never have to do it again.

    This is what i have done closed my screen tons now and never had to do anything and the touchpad works great now.
     
    canada16, Mar 23, 2008
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