How to Deal with HP Laptop Touchpad Not Working Properly?

Are you dealing with the issue of the HP laptop touchpad not working properly? If yes, then it might be very frustrating that you are unable to use a laptop. But don’t worry as there are quick solutions available to get the laptop touchpad working again.

 

Check out the guide and know about the steps to deal with the most common issue faced by HP users.

 

Steps to Troubleshoot HP Laptop Not Working

 

Let’s check out the steps to troubleshoot touchpad on laptop not working HP. 

 

  1. Restart Your Computer

Your computer might need to reboot. If you haven’t tried restarting your computer, do it now. If you don’t have an external mouse, then simply press Ctrl, Alt+ delete keys altogether and tab until you highlight the power symbol. Click on enter and tab up unless you see to restart.

 

  1. Check for Computer Driver Updates

You might be facing an HP laptop keyboard and touchpad not working issue because you need to update the driver for the touchpad. To update driver:

  • Press the Windows key and press R, and with this, a run window will pop up.
  • Type “devmgmt.msc” and tap to enter.
  • Expand the mouse and other pointing devices windows. If you don’t have access to the mouse, press the tab once and use the down arrow on the keypad. With the right arrow, your device section will expand.
  • Click enter on the “Synaptics” device and tab over on the window until you open the driver's tab.
  • Choose update driver, and it will automatically start updating the driver.
  • After complete, restart your computer.
  • Ensure to unplug the USB mouse or any other device before restarting.

 

Summing Up

 

In this guide, we have discussed steps to troubleshoot the HP laptop touchpad not working Windows 10. Check out the guide to know the details.

 

Related Post

How to Check HP Printer Ink on Windows 10
How to print from HP Printer without AirPrint on iPhone 
How to Fix HP Printer Won’t Connect to Wifi 

Why is my HP Printer Offline Windows 10

Why HP Laptop Touchpad Not Working Windows 10