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    Synaptic touchpad drivers turn off mouse

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Alan-HK, Apr 14, 2007.

  1. Alan-HK

    Alan-HK Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have an Inspiron 5000 with XP installed.

    Using the XP mouse driver, I can use the touchpad and a PS2 mouse simultaneously.

    I installed the latest Synaptic drivers from their site, but then ONLY the touchpad works, I could find no way to enable an external mouse.

    So sadly I uninstalled the Synaptic drivers and its cool features.

    Did I miss something, or is it possible to use a mouse while having the Synaptic drivers for the touchpad?
     
    Alan-HK, Apr 14, 2007
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  2. WackyT

    WackyT Notebook Deity

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    Uninstall your current one, and install the one for the E1705. Should work just fine.
     
    WackyT, Apr 14, 2007
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    trooper_gs Notebook Consultant

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    there is an option in synaptics software to disable the touchpad when mouse is plugged. just uncheck that box
     
    trooper_gs, Apr 14, 2007
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