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Is Synaptics Pointing Device Driver A virus?

Is Synaptics a virus? Rick’s answer: Glenda, the Synaptics software you see running via Autoruns isn’t any form of malware. It’s actually the software that controls your laptop’s touch-pad. That’s why AVG and Malwarebytes failed to detect it during their scans.

What to do when touchpad is not working?

If those steps didn’t work, try uninstalling your touchpad driver: open Device Manager, right-click (or press and hold) the touchpad driver, and select Uninstall. Restart your device and Windows will attempt to reinstall the driver. If that didn’t work, try using the generic driver that comes with Windows.

How do I turn on my precision touchpad?

How to enable (or disable) Precision Touchpad

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Click on Devices.
  3. Click on Touchpad.
  4. Turn on (or off) the Touchpad toggle switch.

Why is my scroll not working?

You must use the “Category” view in Control Panel to see the Hardware and Sound option. In the Mouse Properties window, select the Wheel tab. Then, try adjusting the number of lines to scroll the mouse or try changing the mouse to scroll one page at a time. Verify this change helps correct your mouse issues.

Why does my scrolling on laptop stop working?

First, make sure that your touchpad is enabled. To enable the touchpad in Windows 8 and 10: click Start, then click “PC Settings” -> “Devices” -> “Mouse and Touchpad”, then click “Additional mouse options”. The Mouse Properties window will open; click the tab that lists your touchpad (for example: Synaptics Touchpad).

Why wont my iPhone let me scroll down?

Try double tapping on either side of the screen at edges. Use a two finger press inside the window that you’re trying to scroll and move them up or down simultaneously. Or pinch your thumb and forefinger together and move it up or down.

How do you use the Easy Scroll app?

Using Easy Scroll is, like the name suggests, quite easy. You simply grant it the accessibility permission as well as the permission to draw over other apps. And that’s it. The app will now display a widget on your screen that allows you to scroll automatically.