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    Touchpad does not work in Windows 8.1 - NP530U4C-S01IN

    Discussion in 'Samsung' started by Ripcord999, Jul 27, 2014.

  1. Ripcord999

    Ripcord999 Notebook Geek

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    OK another question :-(

    Touchpad isn't working on my NP530U4C-S01IN after reinstalling Windows 8.1

    I have installed the drivers and have enabled "Touchpad" on Settings

    Any idea what I must do?

    thanks
     
    Ripcord999, Jul 27, 2014
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  2. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    Windows should have got the basic touchpad functions working using the built-in driver. Installing Samsung's driver (usually the Elan pad in most recent models) just adds more functions.

    Did you try pressing Fn+F5 (probably - your keyboard may be different) to see if that turns the pad on and off?

    There's also the option to disable the touchpad if a mouse is plugged in.

    Touchpad.jpg

    John
     
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    Ripcord999 Notebook Geek

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    Well, I don't have the anything on touchpad :-( 5Z82v6f.jpg

    thanks John
     
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    Then (re)install the Elan driver.

    Since there is no Windows 8.1 version listed for your notebook get the driver for NP530U4C-S08IN which has the 8.1 drivers in SW Update.

    John
     
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    Ripcord999 Notebook Geek

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    Hi John,

    Followed your instructions, Installed the one from NP530U4C-S08IN and it works!

    :)

    Thanks a lot for your help! I am sure Samsung wouldn't know all these :)

    Cheers
     
    Ripcord999, Jul 27, 2014
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    Thanks for reporting the successful conclusion.

    Sometimes people don't report back once the problem is fixed.

    John
     
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