Track pad dead

[ronmexico]

I recently did an install of xp on a linux one and the track pad does not work i have the synaptics drivers installed and system says device is working properly is this a hardware defect any ideas thoughts greatly appreciated

 

[paulolgnunes]

Hi
Have you tried a full reinstall? Mine seems to be dead after the updates of the last days. If i reinstall, all seems to be well again. But now it doesnt work (with updates) unless i put it a wireless mouse. Then after some three minutes, it lives again. It's a funny world... :|

 

[ronmexico]

Ya it's the same behavior I am having strange indeed

 

[rjm]

Isn't there a key that turns the trackpad on and off? Perhaps you accidentally turned it off...

 

[Mark83]

there is a key, look it up in the manual

 

[stiopa]

Isn't there a key that turns the trackpad on and off? Perhaps you accidentally turned it off...

Yes there is ---> Fn + F7

 

[gensankid]

thanks stiopa