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10-12-2020 04:46 AM
The screen on my laptop is increasing and decreasing by, up to, 200%, without my requesting it to. I have had telephone conversation with, so called, Support and was advised to work one-handed. This proved extremely difficult when typing emails, especially when I needed to make a capital or anything else in upper case. Today, 3 days after my call, I had a 'courtesy' call asking how I was getting on. I explained that his answer was not satisfactory and was then told to go and buy a separate keyboard and plug it in to the laptop. This would solve my problem. I pointed out that this was not a solution because it would cease to be a laptop, and I would have to sit at a table in order to use the new setup. I then said it was "not fit for purpose" and I was going to return it. He said I couldn't because I had placed the order on August 28th and, therefore I was out of time.
I am 74 years old, lost my husband of 33 years to the virus in April, used the small legacy to buy a new laptop - never had one before. And all I get is a verbal pat on the head. I am ashamed to admit that he caused me to shed tears. Is there anyone out there that is able to offer any help? Thank you
10-14-2020 08:13 AM
Thank you for posting on HP Support Community.
Don't worry as I'll be glad to help, I have a few troubleshooting steps we could try to fix the issue:
- Click on start and then click on settings.
- Go to devices.
- On the left panel click touchpad.
- Then uncheck pinch to zoom option.
Hope this helps! Keep me posted for further assistance.
Please click “Accept as Solution” if you feel my post solved your issue, it will help others find the solution.
ECHO_LAKE
I am an HP Employee
10-14-2020 01:19 PM
Thank you for your answer however, when selecting Touchpad there is NO pinch to zoom option. Would you care to suggest exactly WHERE I might find these words. THEN I might be able to carry out your suggestion.
I had to reload this thing before I could carry out your suggestion, because I had deleted and reset everything, prior to returning it, at my own expense. So I got your email on my Dell. Actually that was helpful because it meant I could keep the message in view instead of having to write down all your instructions.
Having found that I could not comply because pinch to zero does not exist, on this Pavilion, I signed onto email on this and clicked on your link to get to the screen I am now writing on. My screen immediately went to 67%. Good 'ere 'innit???????????
Next suggestion will be gratefully received. Thank you
10-15-2020 04:42 PM
Thank you for posting back.
Firstly, perform Windows Update and HP Support Assistant: (do not skip any troubleshooting steps if you feel steps are repeating)
To check for updates now, select the Start button, and then go to Settings > Update & security > Windows Update, and select Check for updates.
Install updates from HP Support Assistant: Go to Download HP Support Assistant to install the tool.
- To open HP Support Assistant, double-click the HP Support Assistant icon
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- Click My devices in the top menu, and then click Updates in the My PC or My notebook pane.
- Click Check for updates and messages to scan for new updates.
- Review the list of updates. Updates with a yellow information icon are recommended. Updates with a blue information icon are optional.
- Click the update name for a description, version number, and file size.
- Select the box next to any updates you want to install, and then click Download and install.
Once you complete the troubleshooting steps then try the above settings.
Keep me posted!
ECHO_LAKE
I am an HP Employee