Two finger scrolling does not work on Windows 10

Hi. Since upgrading to Windows 10 I’ve been unable to use the two finger scroll function on Edge browser. I’ve tried rolling back, then uninstalling and reinstalling the driver but the only difference that has made is that the two finger scroll now doesn’t work on any program at all! Please advise how I can get this function back up and running asap as it’s causing major frustration! Many thanks.

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Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

I understand that you are unable to use the two finger scrolling feature. We will assist you to resolve the issue.

To assist you better, I would like to know the make and model of the computer would also like to know whether you are using synaptic touch pad drivers.

This issue may arise due to change in the settings of the touchpad software or due to driver conflicts.

As an initial troubleshooting step, I suggest you to uninstall and reinstall the touchpad drivers and check if it helps to resolve the issue.

Steps to uninstall and reinstall network driver.

1. Press “Windows key + X” and click on “Device Manager”.

2. In the list of devices, you should see the touch pad drivers. (Expand if required).

3. Right click on the device and then select «Uninstall».

4. In the uninstall dialog, make sure you select the option to delete the driver package from the system. This causes the driver package installed earlier to be deleted.

5. In the Action menu of Device manager, select “Scan for Hardware changes” option. This will cause the device driver to be reinstalled. Once the driver is installed, close all windows and restart the computer.

Hope the information helps. Let us know if you need further assistance. We will be happy to help.

Two Finger Scroll

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A reliable and user-friendly software solution that can be used to activate two or three finger gestures for Synaptics touchpads

What’s new in Two Finger Scroll 1.0.6:

There are numerous users who prefer to use a mouse instead of the touchpad on their laptop because they are not satisfied with its functions. And this is where Two Finger Scroll can come in handy.

The application is meant to be run on computers with Synaptics TouchPads and it allows users to enable two-finger navigation. In other words, they will be able to use more than a single finger to scroll up and down or select items on their PC.

First of all, it needs to be mentioned that unless the host computer features a compatible touchpad, the application will not work.

Secondly, it is advisable to set Two Finger Scroll to run at Windows startup to make sure users will not need to manually launch it on a daily basis.

The application supports several types of scrolling modes and it is best to experiment with all of them before settling for one of them. More exactly, one can choose between compatible, smooth or smart, while also adjusting the speed and acceleration according to their preferences.

When it comes to tapping, Two Finger Scroll provides users with multiple options as well as the application supports not only two-finger scrolling, but also one + one finger mode, two + one finger and even three fingers.

Users can assign dedicated mouse buttons to each mode, to ensure they will not encounter any issues in managing their files and apps.

All in all, Two Finger Scroll can help users fully benefit of their Synaptics touchpads and enhance their functionality, even if they do not have advanced computer skills. It might require some time gettings used to, but in the long run the app can prove to be quite handy.

I can’t scroll with my two fingers all of the sudden on the mousepad.

So, firstly I had a problem with my cam, whenever I went on Skype or Facebook Messager It’ll show up with no cam. I then went online to research the problem and I saw this post that had the same situation as me, the person that type what the situation is. told the other person steps on what to do so, I followed them as well, I didn’t really have much of a clue on what I was doing, but I really wanted to fix this matter, I had to go on (firstly search on settings) Device Manger then after you click on it then go to Imaging Devices and click Easy Camera and Uninstall Device, now I wasn’t really too sure about it at first but I clicked it anyway then it said next to do is reset my computer, after all that when my laptop started to boot up I tested to see if it worked and it did. Now I am having this problem, I’m not entirely sure if that was the cause by what I did but I really need to know how I can fix this!

Another thing is that I searched how to fix this mouse problem, the person said on it that you first had to click Windows + Z and it should say Control Panel once opened, but I appeared to not have it. Is there any way that I can fix this please?

The device I am on is a Lenovo Idea pad 320.

hopefully this information I have given you is helpful in anyway.

Please if you can reply soon.

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How to enable (or improve) two finger scrolling on your Windows laptop

This is a small guide on to how to get two finger scrolling and other multi touch gestures on your Windows laptop. Even if your laptop is already capable of scrolling using two fingers, this guide can still be worth reading, since according to my experience the “feeling” can likely be significantly improved!

Introduction

With a brand new Win7 laptop in front of me I expected the touchpad to deliver a modern multi touch gesture experience. If you have used an Apple laptop and scrolled webpages by dragging two fingers on the touchpad instead of fiddling with a scrollbar, you know what I mean. Unfortunately my hopes faded rather quickly when I discovered that the trackpad seemed to lack support for multi touch gestures. But I refused to accept this, and after some diligent searching and testing I have finally found a solution that works for me.

Step 1: Update the drivers

The first thing I did was to dig through the driver settings. Imagine my surprise when I couldn’t find any settings for two finger scrolling. However, there were a few other options, indicating that the touchpad was actually capable of detecting more than one finger at a time. Having investiged this it turns out that the drivers shipped with the computer simply did not contain support for two finger scrolling even though the hardware itself supported it!

The dominant producer of touchpads for portable computers and other devices is called Synaptics. This corporation delivers touchpads to several major computer manufacturers. But as I understand it, patent issues causes many computer manufacturers to not ship the “full” drivers. Instead you get a crippled version where functionality has been removed. There is an easy solution to this though. You can get the full drivers by simply downloading them directly from Synaptics support page.

So I got the real drivers and a number of new options appeared in the driver settings, including the desired option to use two finger scrolling (enabled by default). Nice, I thought to myself, until I tried to use it. It turned out that the responsiveness was really bad. The touchpad did not seem to properly detect when I used more than one finger. Sometimes I had to swipe my fingers ten times before the drivers detected this and initiated the scroll feature. Most of the time nothing happened, which you probably can tell is extremely annoying. In addition to this, when it actually did scroll, the mouse pointer would change into an ugly picture to indicate this, which I find totally useless and quite distracting.

(I have tested several computers with default drivers since I got my computer. Many of them already had multi touch functionality enable by default. My experience with these drivers are that the responsiveness varies between different computer models. I probably got one of worst available (a fully equipped and quite expensive Asus U36SD). But even on laptops that work much better than mine, my opinion is that the feeling still leaves much to be desired when compared to, for example, the silky smooth scrolling experience on Macs.)

Step 2: Switch to open source

While searching around for a solution to the problem of poor responsiveness I stumbled upon a blog post that had a comment, mentioning a little program named TwoFingerScroll. This program replaces some of the built in functionality of the drivers to give you better multi touch scrolling. The result is excellent responsiveness and feeling! It simply works as you’d expect it to!

Before installing TwoFingerScroll, I recommend turning off most features of the Synaptics drivers (but don’t uninstall the drivers as they are still required). First disable the build in two finger scroll as this will interfere with TwoFingerScroll’s implementation. You may also want to disable other features in the drivers, since most of them are more or less worthless if you ask me. I do like the momentum feature though, so my suggestion is to experiment until you find a solution that suits you!

Update: The original TwoFingerScroll has not been updated in 3 years, but thanks to being free software a brave new soul has taken upon himself to update the program and add new features! You can find these updates at the TabletPCReview forums.

Step 3: Enhance Windows

Multi touch scrolling does not seem to be natively supported by Windows. The implementations apparently work by emulating the scroll wheel function on the mouse. This kind of implementation (basically hacking the system) tends to open up for more or less good solutions. The most obvious problem I found is that the fact that the “control” currently having focus always receives the scroll wheel input. This means that if your mouse hover above a scrollable list or page of some kind, but this list is currently not selected, nothing will happen when you try to scroll, since the selected control in the currently active window is getting the input signals instead of what is underneath the mouse. This is how Windows works by design, but when using the touchpad I found that it become more obvious and forces a non-intuitive way to use the touchpad because you constantly have to precision-click to select the active control before you could scroll it.

The solution I found was to get a utility that automatically redirects the scroll wheel signals to the control located directly underneath the mouse pointer. There are several to choose from. I settled on one named KatMouse. Whether or not this is the best program I don’t know, but it works well enough for me.

Step 4: Configuration

Almost done! But to make the touchpad more intuitive to use it may be worthwhile to configure TwoFingerScroll a bit to handle right and middle mouse button clicks without having to use the physical buttons on the touchpad. I’ve configured it so that if I “tap” with two fingers simultaneously it corresponds to doing a right click. If I keep a finger on the plate and tap with a second finger, this is equivalent to clicking with the middle mouse button (usually button on the scroll wheel). There is a small problem with the mouse pointer jumping away when “middle clicking”, but I can accept this. There is a small problem with the mouse pointer jumping away when doing the middle click, but I can live with it since I feel this is the most natural way to use the touchpad I’ve found so far.

Summary

The bottom line is that using these utilities and settings, I now have a laptop that I can control using the touchpad in a way that I enjoy. It’s not perfect, but compared to the way it was when I first got the computer, it’s a minor revolution. I hope anyone reading this gets the same results. I find it fascinating that a large corporation like Synaptics is unable to make sensible drivers, instead requiring an open source program by a hobby developer to give Windows PCs some feeling!

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How to Enable Two-Finger Scroll on Windows Laptops

Is two-finger scrolling not working in Windows 10? Learn how to enable it (or fix it) with these troubleshooting steps.

Are you swiping at your Windows 10 laptop and wondering why the two-finger scroll isn’t working? There are a few ways to fix this problem, from enabling the setting to ensuring your drivers are working as they should.

Let’s explore some easy ways to enable a double-finger scroll in Windows 10.

Enabling the Two-Finger Scroll Option

First of all, before we do anything technical, it’s a good idea to double-check that the setting for a two-finger scroll is enabled. We don’t want to mess around with drivers if the solution is as easy as ticking a checkbox!

To check if the setting is enabled, click on the Start button, followed by the «Settings» option.

Click on «Devices.»

Finally, click on «Touchpad» on the left.

You’re now in the Windows 10 touchpad settings. You may see a lot of options here, and you should give them all a look-over when you have the time.

If your laptop has a precision touchpad, for example, it unlocks a lot of gestures you can perform. To check if you have one, look at the top of the touchpad window to see if it says «Your PC has a precision touchpad.»

If you have one, you gain access to a lot of settings that let you get the most out of your touchpad. For now, however, let’s focus on double-finger scrolling.

To activate it, scroll through the window until you see the category «Scroll and Zoom.» Underneath that is a checkbox labeled «Drag two fingers to scroll.» If it’s unchecked, go ahead and check it.

Now you should be able to use two fingers to scroll through webpages and documents.

Customizing the Two-Finger Scroll

You can also set which direction the page will scroll when you swipe. Underneath the checkbox you just ticked is a drop-down menu called «Scrolling direction.» You can set this to one of two options.

«Downward motion scrolls down» feels like you’re controlling the page’s scroll bar with your fingers. When you move your fingers down, the page moves down, like when you click and hold the scroll bar.

«Downward motion scrolls up,» on the other hand, feels like you’re physically touching and dragging the page up and down with your fingers. Play around with both settings to find the one that feels natural to you.

Update or Roll Back the Touchpad’s Driver

If the above steps do not work, or the checkbox is already ticked when you check it, there’s still hope. The problem may not be with Windows 10’s settings, but instead with the touchpad’s driver.

Try to remember if this problem began after you installed new drivers. If they did, rolling back the new drivers will fix it. If you haven’t downloaded them in a long time, or you’re on a brand-new Windows 10 laptop, you should try installing new drivers.

How to Install New Touchpad Drivers

To install a new driver, look up the manufacturer for your laptop. Then, head on over to their website and hunt down the driver download page. You’ll need your laptop model name or model number on-hand so you can find the right drivers.

Once you find your laptop’s driver download page, install the latest touchpad driver, then restart your laptop. If you still can’t scroll with two fingers, ensure the option hasn’t turned itself off in the Windows 10 settings during the reinstallation.

How to Roll Back the Touchpad’s Drivers

If you recently updated your drivers and your two-finger scroll broke immediately afterward, rolling back to the drivers you used before should fix the problem. To do this, click the Start button, then type «device manager.» Then, press Enter.

Expand the category called «Human Interface Devices,» right-click your touchpad drivers, then click «Properties.»

Go to the «Driver» tab, then click «Roll Back Driver.»

If the button is greyed out, it may be because your computer has already cleaned up the old driver. As such, it’s best to try to find a download link to the old driver and re-install it. Some manufacturers let you select from a history of drivers, which is useful in cases such as these.

Double-Check for Manufacturer Software

If none of the above work, you may have manufacturer software installed that took over the touchpad’s settings. This software is likely to have its own setting for two-finger scrolling.

There’s no single way to check for third-party software; you’ll have to do some digging through your laptop’s programs. If you do find a touchpad settings program, see if you can enable two-finger scrolling through it. If not, try updating the program or even uninstalling it to see if that fixes the issue.

How to Enable or Disable Two-Finger Scrolling in Inactive Windows

Did you know that you can scroll in an inactive window using two fingers? For example, if you’re typing away in a document, you can move your cursor over the website you’re researching and use two-finger scrolling to continue down the text without clicking in the window.

This is a handy feature if you dislike having to click between windows all the time; on the other hand, some people prefer the scroll to only affect the window that you’re currently working in. Regardless of your stance, you can easily enable or disable this feature.

First, go to the Devices settings page as we covered above. Now, instead of clicking Touchpad on the left, click «Mouse.»

Find the toggle that says «Scroll inactive windows when I hover over them» and set it on or off, depending on preference.

Making Your Touchpad Do More

Laptop touchpads can do a lot, especially if you own a precision touchpad. Two-finger scrolling is helpful and easy to enable, so give it a try.

Now that you’re becoming more familiar with your touchpad’s features, why not learn all the essential touchpad gestures in Windows 10!

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