Issue Description
Touchpad gestures such as scrolling or pinch-to-zoom may stop working.
Common Causes
- Disabled touchpad settings
- Outdated touchpad drivers
- External mouse conflicts
Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Enable Touchpad Gestures
- Open Settings → Bluetooth & devices → Touchpad
- Turn Touchpad ON
- Enable desired gestures
Step 2: Update Touchpad Driver
- Open Device Manager → Mice and other pointing devices
- Right-click touchpad → Update driver
Step 3: Disable External Mouse Conflict
- Disconnect external mouse
- Restart PC and test gestures
Step 4: Reinstall Touchpad Driver
- Uninstall driver in Device Manager
- Restart to reinstall automatically
Explore Further
- Install OEM touchpad driver
- Reset touchpad settings
Prevention & Best Practices
Avoid installing third-party input utilities.