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07-24-2025 04:53 AM
@ghoriii, Hello and welcome to the HP Support Community!
Thanks for posting your question. I'm here to help you get things back on track.
If you're experiencing issues with two-finger scrolling on your HP Notebook, here are some steps to help you troubleshoot and resolve the issue:
Enable Two-Finger Scrolling in Settings
- Press Windows + I to open Settings.
- Go to Devices > Touchpad.
- Under Scroll and zoom, make sure Drag two fingers to scroll is checked.
- Test the touchpad to see if scrolling works.
Update or Reinstall Touchpad Drivers
- Press Windows + X and select Device Manager.
- Expand Mice and other pointing devices.
- Right-click your touchpad device (e.g., Synaptics, ELAN, or HID-compliant touchpad) and choose:
- Update driver > Search automatically for drivers.
- If that doesn’t help, choose Uninstall device, then restart your PC. Windows will reinstall the driver automatically.
Use HP Support Assistant
- Download or open HP Support Assistant. HP Support Assistant | HP® Support
- Go to My devices > Select your notebook.
- Click Updates and install any available touchpad or system updates.
Run HP Hardware Diagnostics
You can test your touchpad using HP’s built-in diagnostics:
- Turn off the notebook.
- Turn it back on and immediately press Esc repeatedly until the Startup Menu appears.
- Press F2 to open HP PC Hardware Diagnostics.
- Select Component Tests > Mouse/Touchpad > Run once.
Check for Windows Updates
- Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update.
- Click Check for updates and install any available updates.
You may refer to this document - HP Notebook PCs - Troubleshoot the touchpad | HP® Support
I hope the information shared has been useful and resolves your concern.
Wishing you a smooth and hassle-free experience ahead!
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Max3Aj
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