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    Firefox and Scrolling

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Kero_1116, Aug 21, 2008.

  1. Kero_1116

    Kero_1116 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have the latest synaptics driver but I have a problem that is annoying that most people wouldn't care.

    My scroll on my touchpad actually does work, but it isn't the way I want it. When I try using the virtual scroll in internet explorer, it would show a scrolling icon. But when I use firefox and I try scrolling, it wouldn't show the scrolling icon. The difference between the two scrolling is that I prefer the scrolling of firefox would continue to scroll even if you don't move your finger which is annoying. Is there a way to make the scrolling of Firefox like IE.

    Thanks
     
    Kero_1116, Aug 21, 2008
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  2. Gregory

    Gregory disassemble?

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    I'd guess there is some software that was preloaded with your computer which is responsible for this. Finding the control for that piece of software would seem like a good place to start. Who is the laptop manufacturer?
     
    Gregory, Aug 21, 2008
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    Kero_1116 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Toshiba M300-02Q
     
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    qhn Notebook User

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    this is a long standing issue between ff vertical/virtual scroll and touchpads, regardless of laptop brands/models. Issues can be resolved by playing with different touchpads drivers, but it is quite bothersome.

    still, try the suggestions in this
    http://kb.mozillazine.org/Touchpad_virtual_scrolling

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Aug 22, 2008
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