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Touch Pad and MoGo Mouse Uncontrollable

Discussion in 'Software Apps' started by RoadMan18, Jan 17, 2011.

  1. RoadMan18 Newcomer, in training

    I recently clean-installed Windows 7 Professional (x64) on my Alienware M17 laptop. Regardless of whether I use the Touchpad or my MoGo mouse (operated wirelessly via Bluetooth), when type anything, the cursor jumps around uncontrolledly. The Device Manager states that "Mice and other pointing devices" are properly operating. I would be greatly appreciative if someone could provide a fix for this problem.

    Thanks so much!
    RoadMan18, Jan 17, 2011
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  2. mike1959 TechSpot Enthusiast

    Have you got latest drivers for the touchpad from the pc's manufacturer ?
    If nothing else, it would rule out that problem.
    mike1959, Jan 17, 2011
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  3. RoadMan18 Newcomer, in training

    Thank you very much. It turned out that I hadn't downloaded and installed the Synaptics Touchpad driver for Windows 7. Thanks again!
    RoadMan18, Jan 18, 2011
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  4. mike1959 TechSpot Enthusiast

    No trouble. I have heard of similar problems before. It's because the correct driver for your touchpad is not included in windows, so you have to get it from the manufacturer.
    mike1959, Jan 18, 2011
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