What to do if your touchpad is malfunctioning? How to fix it completely?

Touchpad malfunctions are common in some older laptop models or appear on some older laptops upgraded to Windows 10, especially the 64-bit version. Of course, this is a possible scenario; other cases could be due to a faulty driver or a genuinely broken touchpad.

Why isn't my laptop's touchpad moving?

How to fix a malfunctioning touchpad that won't click.

Method 1. Update Drivers

If your mouse suddenly stops working, try upgrading to the latest version using the following steps.

Step 1: First, press the Windows + X key combination and select Device Manager . This section controls input and output device drivers, helping you troubleshoot a malfunctioning touchpad.

Step 2: In Device Manager , select the mouse driver section, then click on Touchpad, search for it, and select Update Driver.

Step 3: Then select "Search automatically for updated driver software" to allow the system to search for and download updated drivers for you (if available).

Additionally, you can use third-party software to automatically find and upgrade drivers, which is more effective if the system can't find them for you or you don't know how to find the right drivers. For the most professional automatic driver finding software , TipsMake recommends Driver Booster. With a database of up to 400,000 different drivers, Driver Booster efficiently finds and installs missing drivers for your computer.

 

Method 2. Try reactivating the Touchpad.

Sometimes, turning the touchpad on and off again can be a solution to fix a malfunctioning touchpad, as these actions might help the touchpad system restart if it's a minor issue.

To turn the touchpad on or off, depending on the laptop, it might be F5 or F9 (as with current Asus laptops). You can simply hold down FN + F9 to turn the touchpad on or off on your laptop.
 

Method 3. Turn off Touchpad sensitivity.

Touchpad sensitivity is a setting that increases the response time of the touchpad when you type, helping to prevent your hand from accidentally resting on the touchpad while typing. Therefore, try setting the Touchpad sensitivity delay to the lowest level to see if that resolves the touchpad issue.

Step 1: Open the Start Menu and search for " touchpad settings ", then select the search result.

Step 2: In the Touchpad settings , simply change the Touchpad sensitivity.

You can set the sensitivity to Medium or Low, whichever you prefer.

Then restart your computer and try again to see if the touchpad malfunction persists.

Above, Taimienphi has guided you on how to fix  a malfunctioning touchpad , restoring it to its original state so you can turn the touchpad on and off again. If you have any questions about the touchpad troubleshooting steps in this article, please leave your questions here, and we will answer them as soon as possible.

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