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More info?)
chances are it needs a new touchpad which means a new palm rest
<Not Likely> wrote in message
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> Thanks for the reply.
>
> I will get the model number and post later.
>
> The touchpad just stopped working. In order to use the machine,
> I connected a USB mouse afterwards. I did not need to install any
> driver, XP had a driver native that worked. The USB mouse works fine.
>
> Either with or without the USB mouse, the touchpad and pointing stick
> just all of a sudden stopped. I dont believe it is the fault of a
> virus, Norton AV 2004, Norton Internet Security, and Spy Sweeper all
> are installed and current.
>
> In SETUP, the BIOS is set for the touchpad to be operational.
>
> Bob
>
>
>
> On Tue, 01 Jun 2004 15:40:41 GMT, "Christopher Muto"
> <muto@worldnet.att.net> wrote:
>
> >a complete model number of the computer and the external mouse in use
would
> >yield a more accurate answer. but generally the internal touchpad on
most
> >models can be set to either be disabled when an external mouse is present
or
> >work simultaneously... but the caveat on many models is that the driver
for
> >the internal touch pad is not compatible with many other external mouse
> >drivers (particularly those that have 'extra' buttons). use the standard
ms
> >drivers for the external mouse to determine if this is a driver issue.
> >
> ><Not Likely> wrote in message
> >news:8502c799c735365fb6396aef8a141732@news.teranews.com...
> >> I have an Inspiron, out of warranty. The touchpad and pointing device
> >> on the keyboard have decided to stop working. Anyone have a
> >> suggestiion for a fix? An external USB mouse is working, I'd like to
> >> heve the touchpad back.
> >>
> >> Thanks,
> >> Bob
> >
>
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