Two finger scroll not working is a common problem that Windows and Mac users experience from time to time.
The issue should not give you a headache because you’re able to easily solve it.
This article looks at different methods that can restore the functionality of your gear touchpad.
Two finger scroll not working can be fixed using several simple methods. Photo: @Tim Samuel/pixabay.com (modified by author)Source: UGC
Why is touchpad scrolling not working?
Several issues can make the touchpad scroll to stop working on Windows or Mac.
It could be because of:
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There are several methods depending on the problem.
Read on to find out!
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This article looks at the four most effective methods according to the PC users who had experienced the problem.
Here are the steps to follow.
Open options by pressing Windows and I keys simultaneously or clicking on the utility in the Start menu.
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- hit the Touchpad icon located on the left side of the pane.
Find the Scroll and zoom option and ensure that the Drag Two Fingers to Scroll box is checked.
Click to find out if it is not.
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Here is how to fix the situation.
Inputdevmgmt.mscand press OK to launch the machine Manager.
Expand the Mice and other pointing devices option to display the context menu.
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Right punch the touchpad, tap on Update driver, and follow the prompts.
Reboot your PC when the update is complete to confirm if the issue is fixed.
Simultaneously press the Windows and R keys to bring up the Run Utility window.
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Input control and press OK to launch the Control Panel.
Choose the Mouse option.
If this option is not available, switch the View mode to Large icons or Small icons.
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On the Mouse properties windows that appears, go to the Pointers tab.
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5.
Select another pointer from the drop-down menu under Scheme and then click Apply.
An individual two finger scrolling on their PC touchpad. Photo: @Anna Shvets/pexels.comSource: UGC
Reboot your PC to verify if the two-finger scroll is okay.
D. Enable Google Chromes Touch Events API
1.
Launch your Google Chrome web client and inputchrome://flags/in the address bar.
Use the Search flags input field and input Touch API.
Confirm if the Touch Events API is enabled and enable if it is not.
- start your surfing app to confirm if the problem is fixed.
If the 3-finger and 4-finger scroll all work perfectly, try the following two procedures to fix the problem.
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A.
Press the Apple logo on the menu bar and then go to System Preferences.
- punch Accessibility and then on Mouse & Trackpad.
Confirm if the Scrolling box is enabled.
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Press the Apple logo located on the menu bar and then hit System Preferences
3.
Press View then Trackpad from the System Preferences menu or double-nudge the Trackpad icon in the System Preferences window.
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Press More Gesture option.
Disable Swipe between pages.
Launch Firefox or Chrome browsers to confirm if the issue has been fixed.
Two finger scroll not working is not a serious problem if other touchpad finger options are working.
The above simple procedures can easily solve the issue and restore normalcy to your system use.
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