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Computer Help and Support

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts) Fri Jun 7, 2019, 05:55 PM Jun 2019

I'm really frustrated! Can't scroll (or verrrry slow) with my touch pad and [View all]

it's driving me crazy. It just started a few days ago. I can scroll at work w/ my mouse, but I don't use it at home because I usually have my PC on my lap propped up in bed. Does anyone know what the problem is or what I can do?

I tried to look it up, but I am too impatient and too ADD to figure it out. Thanks in advance!

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I'm really frustrated! Can't scroll (or verrrry slow) with my touch pad and [View all] smirkymonkey Jun 2019 OP

Can you restart the laptop? DonaldsRump Jun 2019 #1

I have restarted. smirkymonkey Jun 2019 #3

In the task list (lower right) by the clock ... assuming you're in windows mr_lebowski Jun 2019 #2

Yes, I am in windows, I could not find the touchpad setting icon. smirkymonkey Jun 2019 #4

Then check in the regular windows mouse settings ... your touchpad emulates a mouse mr_lebowski Jun 2019 #5

Just tried it. Didn't work on the touchpad. Went into touchpad settings and smirkymonkey Jun 2019 #6

Don't know if this is possible with a touch pad but can you install an external mouse? in2herbs Jun 2019 #7