Trackpad scrolling issue

Hey guys, I just found a problem with my trackpad that just popped up. For some reason it isn't scrolling anymore - I have scrolling (vertical) enabled and all that, and when I go into the diagnostics it has the region set out for scrolling on the right side of the pad. However, when I do the "Practice" test for scrolling, it won't scroll. Firefox isn't letting me scroll either. I brought up the animated taskbar indicator for where the trackpad is being pressed and no matter where I touch the trackpad it just shows me touching around the middle. I remember this before showing exactly where I was touching the trackpad. Any ideas how to remedy this? I usually use a USB mouse but really need this feature activated for when I take it on the road.

Thanks!

EDIT: I have a nc8430, if that matters

 

Try updating the synaptics touchpad drivers. This fixed my similar problem on a zv6130us. For me, windows seemed to 'forget' about the touchpad's scroll feature when I plugged in a USB mouse.

http://h18007.www1.hp.com/support/files/hpcpqnk/us/download/23374.html

That also includes a full control panel for the touchpad.

 

Worked. You, my friend, are a genius.

Thanks!

 

Thank you for confirming what I already knew. =p Seriously tho no problem, I am always here to help.

I don't know why those touchpads do that, but I've fixed that problem on my customers' laptops more times than I can remember, and all it usually takes is a driver update. Go figure?