Tabs and windows open when cursor hovers without being selected.

[Lar247]

My 17t-200cn automatically opens windows and tabs without being selected by touchpad.

[Raj_05 · Accepted solution]

Hi @Lar247,

Welcome to HP Support Community.

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

It sounds like your touchpad might be too sensitive or misconfigured. Here are a few steps to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the issue.

Check Touchpad Settings:

• Go to Settings > Devices > Touchpad.
• Adjust the touchpad sensitivity and palm rejection settings. Try setting the sensitivity to a lower level and see if it helps.

Update or Reinstall Touchpad Drivers:

• Open Device Manager (right-click on the Start button and select Device Manager).
• Locate Mice and other pointing devices and find your touchpad device.
• Right-click on it and choose Update driver to see if there’s an updated driver available.
• If updating doesn’t help, you can also try uninstalling the driver and then restarting your laptop to reinstall it automatically.

Check for Touchpad Software:

• Some HP laptops come with additional touchpad software (like Synaptics or ELAN). Open this software and check for settings related to gestures and sensitivity.

Disable Gestures Temporarily:

• In the touchpad settings, try disabling specific gestures like "Tap to click" or "Two-finger scrolling" to see if it resolves the issue.

Check for Windows Updates:

• Go to Settings > Update & Security and make sure your Windows is up to date.

Perform a Hard Reset:

• Power off your laptop, unplug it from any power source, and hold down the power button for about 15 seconds. Then, restart your laptop and see if the issue persists.

I hope this helps.

Take care and have a good day.

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