Is your HP Touchpad not working? Don’t panic.
We understand when the touchpad stops working, many things halt, and you feel crippled. But there is nothing to worry about as we have the best fixes to resolve the HP laptop trackpad not working.
Note : To follow certain fixes, you might need an external mouse.
So, without further delay, let’s learn how to get the HP touchpad working.
Reasons for Touchpad not working
– Outdated touchpad driver
– Certain keys are causing the HP laptop to get stuck.
– Hardware issues
– Touchpad is disabled
– Interference due to third-party software.
– Switching between Tablet and laptop mode.
9 Best Ways to Fix HP Laptop Touchpad Not Working in Windows 11,10
Here are the workable solutions to fix HP laptop Mouse not working on Windows 11,10. There’s no need to try all the fixes. Follow the steps until you find the workable fix for the HP laptop trackpad not working.
Before you follow these steps, we suggest restarting the PC as a simple reboot sometimes helps fix the problems that might seem impossible to get rectified. Suppose they don’t have an external mouse. Press the Ctrl+ Alt+Delete keys and tab to highlight the power icon. Hit Enter key and select Restart using the arrow keys.
Alternatively, you can perform a hard reset by pressing the power button.
1. Enable Touchpad in Windows Settings
This might seem an obvious fix, but sometimes we miss out on the apparent things. Hence, checking whether the TouchPad setting is enabled is necessary as the first line of defense. To ensure, follow the steps below:
Note: In Windows Settings, a dedicated setting for Touchpad is hidden.
1. Type Touchpad in the Windows search bar and head to Touchpad settings.
2. Here, the Touchpad button should be enabled.
Note : The cursor speed should not be set to.
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2. Update the mouse driver
After updating to the recent version of Windows 10, many HP users have reported facing HP laptop mouse not working. The best way to fix the HP mouse not working is to update the touchpad driver. This can be done both manually and automatically.
Indeed, the manual way is time-consuming and requires patience, while the automatic way is easy and quick. If you have never updated drivers or lack technical knowledge, we recommend using Advanced Driver Updater.
However, if you want to update the Touchpad driver manually, follow the steps below:
Note : To download drivers manually, you need to visit the manufacturer's website and download the driver. Only then will you be able to install it using the steps below.
1. In the Windows search bar, type Device Manager. Select the best result.
2. Look for Mice and other pointing devices. Double-click to expand it.
3. Right-click HP Touchpad > select Properties
4. Click the Drivers tab > Update Driver
Note : If you have recently updated the mouse driver, you can restore it by clicking the Roll Back Driver option.
5. In the new window, select the option that reads Browse my computer for driver software.
6. Thereafter, in the consecutive window, select Let me pick from the list of device drivers on my computer > Next
7. Choose the HID-compliant device> Next.
8. This will install the driver. To apply changes, reboot the PC.
The touchpad not working problem in Windows 11 and 10 should now be fixed.
If this seems too much work and you don’t have the skills to download drivers manually, try Advanced Driver Updater, the automatic way to detect outdated drivers and update compatible drivers. This best driver updater for Windows in no time detects outdated drivers and updates them. Moreover, it even takes a backup of old drivers before updating them.
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To use this excellent driver updating utility, follow the steps below:
1. Download and install Advanced Driver Updater
2. Launch it and click Start Scan Now.
3. Wait for the scan to finish.
4. You will now get a list of all outdated drivers
5. Click Update driver next to it.
Note : If you are using the trial version of the product, you will need to update each outdated driver individually. However, using the Pro version, you can update all outdated drivers at once by clicking on the Update All button. Furthermore, this driver updater comes with a money-back guarantee.
5. Once the driver is updated, restart the system to apply changes.
6. Now, try using the mouse; it should work fine.
3. Disconnect the external mouse (if using)
Not all laptop models automatically switch off the touchpad when connected to the external mouse. But if the HP touchpad stops working after you connect the external mouse, the fix is simply to unplug the USB mouse and then try to use the touchpad.
Note : Some Bluetooth mice do not disconnect automatically; hence, make sure when you disconnect from the system, you should turn it off.
4. Enable Trackpad in BIOS (if disabled)
If the touchpad is disabled from the BIOS, then this issue might occur. To fix it, enable the touchpad from BIOS. To do so, restart the system, and before you see the Windows screen, keep pressing the F2 or F8, or Del keys.
The key varies depending on the manufacturer of the system you are using.
Once BIOS opens, use the arrow keys to move to Touchpad and check whether it is enabled.
5. Remove other Mouse drivers
1. Press Windows + R and type devmgmt.msc > ok.
2. Look for Mice and other pointing devices.
3. Right-click the other mice drivers > Uninstall.
4. When asked for confirmation, hit Yes.
5. Restart the system to apply changes.
6. Check Touchpad Driver Settings
Sometimes, the Touchpad driver settings should be enabled manually to fix the issue. To do so, follow these steps:
1. Press Windows + I to open Windows settings.
2. Click the Devices tab and select Touchpad.
3. Click the Additional Settings option and access the Touchpad Settings box. From here, enable Touchpad settings.
Restart PC to apply changes. The Touchpad should be working. If it doesn’t work, try the following fixes.
7. Perform a clean boot
Third-party software sometimes conflicts with the Mouse, so the HP touchpad might stop working. To fix the mouse not working, follow the steps below:
1. Press Windows + R > type msconfig > Ok
2. Hit the General tab
3. Uncheck ‘Load startup items’ under Selective startup.
4. Select the Service tab > uncheck Hide all Microsoft services > Disable all
5. Open Task Manager
6. Next hit the Startup tab > right-click the application >Diisable
7. Click Ok > Restart
Note : You must repeat this process unless you find the culprit. Once detected, can keep that disabled.
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8. Enable TouchPad using the Function key
The touchpad not working problem can arise if the touchpad is disabled. Therefore, confirming this is not the case is always a good idea. To enable the HP touchpad, press Fn+F3.
If this does not work, double-tap the TouchPad on/off indicator as shown in the screenshot below:
9. Run HP Diagnostic
If none of the steps have worked, try using HP Diagnostic, this will help troubleshoot the problem. However, if this doesn’t help you, it seems there is some issue with the hardware. We suggest you seek technical support.
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None of these work! Please do give some real working suggestion.
Hello Vijay,
We are sorry to hear that none of the fixes work for you.
If you have not yet performed a hard reset, we suggest doing the same. To do so follow these steps:
1. Turn off the notebook/laptop.
2. Remove the docking station and disconnect all the connected devices.
3. Detach the AC adapter if connected, followed by removing the laptop battery.
4. Now, press and hold the power button for approximately 15 seconds. This will drain all the charging from the battery.
5. Put the battery back and connect the AC adapter.
6. Turn on the notebook.
7. If you see a startup menu with a list of options select Start Windows Normally and press Enter.
8. Reconnect all the devices and check for Windows Update.
9. Once, it is done update drivers, either using Advanced Driver Updater or can use the HP Assistant.
This should do the trick and the Touchpad should start working.
Please do let us know if this works for you.
Thanks and Regards
Thank you very much. Number 8 worked for me.