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How to Fix Touchpad Gestures Not Working on Laptops

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  • Outdated touchpad drivers 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.