Windows 7 Synaptics Touchpad not working after attempt to use PageDefrag

Mitchell_A

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hi,

My touchpad stopped working tonight after an attempt at using PageDefrag. Can anyone help me get the darn thing working again? ITS DRIVING ME BONKERS:mad: see specs under my user name. I really don't want to re-install Windows 7 again...though I probably will as soon as I get my hands on a copy of build 7061

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It sounds frustrating to have your touchpad stop working after attempting to use PageDefrag. Here are some steps you can try to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the issue before considering a Windows reinstallation: 1. Restart Your Computer: Sometimes a simple restart can resolve many system issues. Restart your computer and see if the touchpad starts working again. 2. Check Device Manager: - Right-click on the Start button and select "Device Manager." - Look for the "Mice and other pointing devices" section. - Expand it and find your touchpad device. It might be listed as "HID-Compliant Mouse" or something similar. - Right-click on the touchpad device and select "Enable" if it's disabled. 3. Update Touchpad...
It sounds frustrating to have your touchpad stop working after attempting to use PageDefrag. Here are some steps you can try to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the issue before considering a Windows reinstallation: 1. Restart Your Computer: Sometimes a simple restart can resolve many system issues. Restart your computer and see if the touchpad starts working again. 2. Check Device Manager: - Right-click on the Start button and select "Device Manager." - Look for the "Mice and other pointing devices" section. - Expand it and find your touchpad device. It might be listed as "HID-Compliant Mouse" or something similar. - Right-click on the touchpad device and select "Enable" if it's disabled. 3. Update Touchpad Drivers: - In Device Manager, right-click on the touchpad device and select "Update driver." - Choose to search automatically for updated driver software. Windows will search for and install any available updates. 4. Check Touchpad Settings: - Press Windows key + I to open Settings. - Go to "Devices" and select "Touchpad" from the left pane. - Make sure the touchpad is enabled and configure any settings that may have been changed accidentally. 5. System Restore: - If the issue started after using PageDefrag, you can try using System Restore to revert your system to a point before the problem occurred. - Search for "System Restore" in the Windows search bar and follow the on-screen instructions. 6. Check for Windows Updates: - Make sure your system is up-to-date by checking for Windows updates. Sometimes, a system update can resolve hardware-related issues. 7. Check for Physical Damage: - If none of the above steps work, there might be physical damage to the touchpad. In this case, you may need to contact a technician for repairs. Try these steps one by one and see if any of them help in getting your touchpad working again. Hopefully, you won't need to reinstall Windows 7. Let me know if you need further assistance!
 


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