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Scrolling Not Working On Touchpad? Best Guide

Scrolling not Working On Touchpad?

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Are you unable to scroll from the touchpad on your laptop?

Don’t worry about it!

The CPU Guide brings you the best working solution to solve Scroll Not Working On Touchpad.

Windows 11 Features

Windows 11 is the most anticipated Windows ever,

Windows 11 come with new modern features that make this Windows super interesting. Windows 11 contains lots of productivity features that will enhance the user experience and enable office workers to do work on multiple tasks on one screen at the same time, that’s super cool though! Windows 11 is full of applications this time,

READ ALSO: This PC Can’t Run Windows 11?

In Windows 11 you will get a fully new Microsoft store experience, in the new Windows Microsoft store you will have access to the android apps, which will enable users to use android apps on their PCs and this will improve productivity by using android tools on your PC.

Windows 11 is not that different from Windows 10, The setting of Windows 11 is pretty similar to Windows 10 settings, so if you are familiar with the Windows 10 settings it pretty easy to rectify any error you have in Windows 11 due there a similarity.

However, the UI of Windows 11 is far better than Windows10, Windows 11 enable the user to gather all of his work on one platform plus provides entertainment with your mobile apps. A start-up sound is also a unique thing after Windows 7.

Windows 11 is available in various languages which allows user to have their local language on their PC. Some languages are fully optimized with “Display language“, “Text to Speak“, Speach recognition“, “Handwriting” features.

Let’s head to solutions without wasting any time.

Solution 1: Restart your Laptop

The simplest solution of all time is to restart your laptop.

Whenever you encounter Scrolling Not Working On Touchpad on your laptop then you should restart the Windows before applying any further solutions.

It will help you to eradicate any error or bug which causes inconvenience while you using the Touchpad.

Solution 2: Enable your touchpad Scrolling in Settings

If your touchpad is not performing on your scrolling gesture then probably the scrolling gesture in the Windows setting is turned off. so follow the upcoming steps in order to enable the scrolling gestures of your laptop’s touchpad.

Here is how you can enable the Two figure scroll In Windows 11:

  1. Turn on your Laptop
  2. Press Windows + I  the Windows Settings will open
  3. From the left menu find & select “Bluetooth & devices“
  4. Now find & select “Touchpad“Scrolling Not Working On Touchpad can't scroll with touchpad scrollbar on touchpad not working touchpad won t scroll
  5. Bluetooth & devices > Touchpad will open
  6. Under the heading of Gestures & interaction  find “Scroll & zoom”
  7. Now check the box of the option  “Drag Two figure to scroll“Scrolling Not Working On Touchpad can't scroll with touchpad scrollbar on touchpad not working touchpad won t scroll
  8. Close Windows settings and restart your PC

Now your Scrolling Not Working On Touchpad will be solved if your touchpad is still not scrolling then proceed to the next solution.

Solution 3: Keep your PC Updated

Sometimes your outdated PC is the main cause of the Outdated touchpad Driver on Windows 11.  Outdated drivers in your PC or your current window version are not able to support the new touchpad features, as you update your windows the whole running drivers are updated too.

So, here is how you can do it:

  1. Click on the Windows icon Windows Can't Communicate with the Device or Resource ,windows can't communicate with the device or resource (primary dns server),
  2. Click on the settings icon
  3. A new window will pop up
  4. Select Windows Update from the left menuWindows Can't Communicate with the Device or Resource ,windows can't communicate with the device or resource (primary dns server),
  5. The new window will pop up
  6. Then click on Check for updates.Windows Can't Communicate with the Device or Resource ,windows can't communicate with the device or resource (primary dns server),
  7. If there is any update it will start updating the PCWindows Can't Communicate with the Device or Resource ,windows can't communicate with the device or resource (primary dns server),

Solution 4: Update Touchpad Drivers on Windows 11 with Windows update

Here is how you can do it

  1. Click on the Windows icon Windows Can't Communicate with the Device or Resource ,windows can't communicate with the device or resource (primary dns server),
  2. Click on the settings icon
  3. A new window will pop up
  4. Select Windows Update from the left menuScrolling Not Working On Touchpad can't scroll with touchpad scrollbar on touchpad not working touchpad won t scroll
  5. The new window will pop up
  6. Now select Advanced options
  7. Click on Optional updatesWindows Update Scrolling Not Working On Touchpad can't scroll with touchpad scrollbar on touchpad not working touchpad won t scroll
  8. A new window will open
  9. Click on the drop-down button of Driver updates
  10. Now select your desired drivers and up by checking in the boxoptional update Windows Can't Communicate with the Device or Resource ,windows can't communicate with the device or resource (primary dns server),
  11. Now press the Download & install button

READ ALSO: How To Fix No Sound Output Problem on Windows 11?

Solution 5: Update Touchpad drivers on Windows 11 through Device manager

Here is how you can do it,

  1. Click on the Search icon
  2. Type Device ManagerDevice Manager Scrolling Not Working On Touchpad can't scroll with touchpad scrollbar on touchpad not working touchpad won t scroll
  3. Click to open Device Manager
  4. Then select the Human Interface Devices Scrolling Not Working On Touchpad can't scroll with touchpad scrollbar on touchpad not working touchpad won t scroll
  5. A further menu will open
  6. Find your touchpad drivers
  7. Click right on the touchpad driversScrolling Not Working On Touchpad can't scroll with touchpad scrollbar on touchpad not working touchpad won t scroll
  8. Click on the Updated driver
  9. Now a new window will open
  10. Select “Search automatically for drivers“Scrolling Not Working On Touchpad can't scroll with touchpad scrollbar on touchpad not working touchpad won t scroll
  11. If you want to install some other driver on your WiFi then
  12. Select “Browse my computer for drivers“Scrolling Not Working On Touchpad can't scroll with touchpad scrollbar on touchpad not working touchpad won t scroll
  13. And then go to the path where you download the new drivers.

Solution 6: Change the Mouse Pointer to fix Scrolling Not Working On Touchpad

According to some users by changing the mouse pointer the Scrolling not Working on Touchpad is solved.

So, here is how you can change the mouse pointer in Windows 11:

  1. Go to Search
  2. Type Control Panel
  3. Choose the appropriate option
  4. The Control panel window will open
  5. Set View by as “Category“
  6. Select “Hardware and Sound“
  7. Under the heading of Device and Printers
  8. Select ” Mouse”
  9. Mose properties will open
  10. Select the second Tab “Pointers“
  11. Under the Scheme click on the drop-down menu
  12. Change it solid black pointer which is recommended by the users.
  13. Click on “Apply” & then “Ok“

Now your mouse pointer is changed successfully.

Hope all of the Above solutions will help to to eliminate Scrolling Not Working On Touchpad in Windows 11/10.

Share your experience in the comment section down below.

FAQs

Can I change my laptop touchpad?

Yes, most of the laptops versions allow users to Change the Touchpad. But some of the models did not allow users to Change laptop touchpads.

Does anyone use 16000 DPI?

Yes, gamers around the world use 16000 DPI as it provides them perfect accuracy especially while taking headshots in a combat game.

Can touchpad wear out?

Yes after use of intensive use of the year the touchpad can wear out.
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