DIY Windows 8 Touchpad fix required

Jan 24, 2015 3 Replies

Problem with new laptop. - I have two left hand "buttons" on the touch pad not actual buttons, left or right hand side of pad By that I mean when I touch the right hand side I get the same effect of the left hand side.



If I plug in a USB mouse that works Ok and I can see in control panel where to change the buttons on a mouse, but I'm damned if I can find anywhere to change the touch pad.



I'd be grateful if anyone can offer a quick fix and avoid all the hassle of now digging out support contacts for Acer/PCWorld not to mention the embarrassment of having to take it in and have a simple fix applied.


On mine the default is a press anywhere is a left button and a two fingered press is right click. It can be changed in the mouse properties as long as the manufacturers driver is installed and not the default windows driver.

In message , Bill writes

"Standard System Devices" according to Device Manager

You sir are a bloody genius! I'd never have guessed that in a million years. On that note I'll go and have a cup of tea.

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