Synaptics Pointing Device

[Guest]

Hi I have new Laptop with Vista and the Synaptics Pointing Device but all of
a sudden the device has stopped working, i can still use it to move the
pointer around the screen but can no longer use it to scroll pages.

I have tried clicking on it in the tool bar but this has no effect, though
it comes up with its name if I leave the pointer on it. I can find nothing in
the control panel regarding it and have tried searching for it but it comes
up with no results. Can someone please tell me how to get it working again.

Thank you.

 

[Spirit]

Go to maker's site and redownload the latest Synaptic Driver and
software.

 

[Michael Solomon]

Hi I have new Laptop with Vista and the Synaptics Pointing Device but all
of
a sudden the device has stopped working, i can still use it to move the
pointer around the screen but can no longer use it to scroll pages.

I have tried clicking on it in the tool bar but this has no effect, though
it comes up with its name if I leave the pointer on it. I can find nothing
in
the control panel regarding it and have tried searching for it but it
comes
up with no results. Can someone please tell me how to get it working
again.

Thank you.

In addition to Spirit's advice in this thread, they also have a
troubleshooting section at their website:
http://www.synaptics.com/support/troubleshooting.cfm

That said, if you have the latest drivers, if this is a relatively recent
issue, you might try using System Restore to take you back to a time prior
to when this began. System Restore is designed to restore your settings and
registry to a specific point in time but as a precaution you should make
sure your data is well backed up before using it. Start
Menu\Programs\Accessories\System Restore.

Additionally, you would most likely find your pointing device listed in
Device Manager under tasks in the left column under System in Control Panel.

 

[Guest]

i dont suppose you know who that would be?

Also have found on a website how to disable the device so intended to do the
reverse. However, it tells me to click on the mouse icon in the control
panel, but again this has no effect.

 

[Spirit]

What brand laptop? Usually the maker has the drivers for downloading.

 

[Michael Solomon]

i dont suppose you know who that would be?

It would either be your laptop manufacturer assuming this is an integrated
part of your laptop and/or www.synaptics.com.

 

[twomice]

I also bought a new laptop with Vista Home Premium and the Synaptics Pointing
Device. For the last two days, the touchpad operation has been driving me
crazy. On my computer there is a Synaptics Touchpad icon. I clicked on it
and pulled up their control window. It has mouse tabs up top but the device
listed in the box is Synaptics Pointing Device. Click on the top right hand
tab Devices. It will bring up another screen where you can select
Properties. Click on properties. You can now make the mousepad do almost
anything you want. The only problem I have now is to solve the problem of
the cursor opening programs when it over something and I am not touching the
touchpad. I feel like this might be in the Vista program. Hope this helps.

 

[Not Me]

Check the settings, I have seen settings that if you hover for more than 2
seconds it will open the program just like clicking.
I guess everyone has their likes/dislikes, but to me that is just too much.