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    Scroller in touchpad not working.

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by randdy, Apr 2, 2009.

  1. randdy

    randdy Notebook Consultant

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    i have a Compaq laptop C783tu . the scroller in my notepad is not working . do i have to install a software. to fix this problem . If yes, where do i get the software. can u guys reply me fast.. i am facing a huger problem with this.i checked in the Compaq site . the software is not available.
     
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  2. Carrot Muncher

    Carrot Muncher Notebook Evangelist

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    What OS do you have? by looking at the compaq site and you saying the driver isn't available, XP?

    I suppose you could try uninstalling the driver from device manager, restart and it should detect new hardware, might work then.

    If you are using XP, a quick google found this
     
    Carrot Muncher, Apr 2, 2009
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  3. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    Did it work before? Are you using an external mouse?

    Use the link provided by Carrot Muncher and reinstall the synaptic touch pad driver and see. Or use a restore point, if it works before.

    cheers ...
     
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  4. Ryan45

    Ryan45 Notebook Geek

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    I remember this happening with my Toshiba. I couldn't scroll down at all left or right up to down it just wouldn't work. I tapped the touch pad a few times and it fixed itself. Then again, this all happend in under 10 seconds so I can't recall much.
     
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  5. Shyster1

    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Have you checked to see if there's a configuration utility in which the scrolling function of the touchpad?
     
    Shyster1, Apr 2, 2009
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