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How to Fix Right and Left Click Not Working On Laptop’s Touchpad
Check the touchpad settings
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Updated onOctober 4, 2024
updated onOctober 4, 2024
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If you can’t properly use yourtouchpadonWindows, especially when the left and right click is not working on the laptop, we got good news. The problem is easy to fix and we explain below all the steps.
The problem affects all devices, but it’s commonly seen that the HP laptop’s touchpad left and right click is not working. Though Lenovo, Dell, and Acer are no exceptions. Keep reading to find out the solutions!
How do I fix the left and right click on a laptop?
Begin with a simple PC restart and try disconnecting non-critical peripherals. If these won’t work, follow the steps below:
1. Check delay settings
The first thing you should verify when the left and right click buttons are not working on a laptop is that the settings are configured correctly. Reconfiguring them will get things up and running in no time!
2. Update the drivers
Running outdated touchpad driversmay cause various issues and this is often why the left and right mouse buttons are not working on a laptop.
You can fix this with Device Manager, or if you prefer automatic support, you can use adriver update software.
3. Reset touchpad settings
4. Get a new touchpad
If all solutions fail to work, maybe it’s time to buy a newtouchpad. Hardware issues can’t be fixed with a software-focused approach; only a repair or replacement can fix things.
We also have a curated list of thebest touchpads to purchase for Windows, so don’t forget to check it out.
That’s it! If the left and right click was not working on the laptop earlier, it should now. Before you leave, find out the bestmouse settings for improved performancein Windows.
Tell us which fix worked for you in the comments section below.
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