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    scrollbar problem using firefox browser? anyone?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by bored7one4, Jan 22, 2006.

  1. bored7one4

    bored7one4 Notebook Consultant

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    is it just me or is anyone else having trouble using the scrollbar on the touch pad with firefox browser?


    thanks
     
    bored7one4, Jan 22, 2006
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    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Very common problem, very easy fix :)

    Head over to Synaptics's site and download the driver.

    www.synaptics.com
     
    coriolis, Jan 22, 2006
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    bored7one4 Notebook Consultant

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    well the thing is that the scrollbar works with explorer and other apps but not firefox.
     
    bored7one4, Jan 22, 2006
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    Coriolis is right. I had same problem. Everything worked except FF. New driver= No problem.
     
    ru1thirst, Jan 22, 2006
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    thanks guys, you guys were right.

    I was talking to the HP tech people and they told me this problem is very common and that it FF browser that has the issue.

    thanks for everything.
     
    bored7one4, Jan 22, 2006
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