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    how do i get my mouse pad scroll back after Vista install

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by nauc, Mar 10, 2007.

  1. nauc

    nauc Notebook Enthusiast

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    i have a dell inspiron 1501 and just installed Vista Home Pre and my scroll on my mouse pad doesn't work anymore, anyone know how i can get it to work again, must be a setting im missing

    thanks

    ps, must say, Vista Pre is very nice looking and sounding :)
     
    nauc, Mar 10, 2007
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    look for 'Synaptics touchpad driver' for vista on dell's site. Install them and you should regain the scroll function.
     
    otakuoverlord, Mar 10, 2007
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    Make sure that Dell make the drivers for supporting the Vista, you have to check the model you have if your model is old.
    Cheers
     
    Iter, Mar 10, 2007
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    nauc, Mar 10, 2007
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