A corrupted or incompatible driver – Outdated or damaged software can disrupt communication with the device.Power management conflicts – Settings intended to conserve battery life may inadvertently disable the touchpad.
A faulty touchpad driver can cause your cursor to be jumpy, unresponsive, or even freeze entirely. Before we dive into troubleshooting, here’s a quick tip: restart your computer. It sounds simple, but this often clears temporary glitches that might be causing the issue.
1. Reinstall the Touchpad Driver
A corrupted or outdated touchpad driver is one of the most common causes of this issue. Reinstalling it ensures you’re working with a fresh, stable version, often resolving problems like unresponsiveness or erratic cursor behavior.
2. Disable Power Saving Features
Power management helps devices enter idle mode when inactive, conserving energy, which is especially useful for laptops. However, this feature may cause malfunctioning, resulting in devices like the touchpad to stop working unexpectedly. Disabling this feature ensures the touchpad stays active and responsive.
3. Update the Touchpad Driver
Updating the driver can resolve compatibility issues and improve your device’s functionality.
4. Perform a System Restore
System Restore allows you to revert Windows to a previous, stable state using a restore point, which is a snapshot of system files, registry settings, and drivers. To utilize System Restore, ensure you have a restore point created.
