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    so iv just bought a GX60 with win8 and i want to configure the touchpad sensitivity.....

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  1. h00vertime

    h00vertime Notebook Consultant

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    but i have no idea how to?? iv looked in device managers control panel ect but cant see anything

    thanx for help :)
     
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    No icon in the desktop notification area? Have you tried installing the latest synaptics software?
     
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    Why start a new thread when there's a GX60 Owner's Lounge?
     
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    where is this desktop notification area you speak of? sorry im a total windows 8 n00b. havnt got that synaptics stuff either is this it?? Download Synaptics Driver Updates

    soz didnt think, will post next topic in there i pwomise
     
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    Yes, that would be it. You didn't have configuration options for sensitivity in the control panel, under the mouse settings? The Synaptics utility will probably give you better control over it, even if so.
     
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    ok so i downloaded that synaptics thing and looked here for anything touchpad related and couldnt find anything....

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    and here is my devices list which i also cant see anything touchpad related in...

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    all i want to do is turn the clicker off on the actual touchpad cause it opens up and drags round whenever i touch the touchpad, its driving me crazy.
     
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    Here's a link to a new Synaptics Touch pad driver v16.3.1.2

    Synaptics drivers

    Unpack the 7z file to a new folder on the desktop.Read the readme file.

    Right click on the red Synaptics exe file and run as adminisrator.

    After it's installed and you reboot click on the little white triangle down by the clock and find the Syaptics icon.

    Click on it>properties>Device Settings.

    In device settings you can disable or enable the touchpad.

    Also open C :program Files>Synaptics

    View as Tiles.
     
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    DONE IT. finally. jeez what a ball ache. thanks mate :)

    now my main concern is still everytime i rest my right hand on the chassis to use the touchpad i hear a slight buzz as if something is touching slightly. does everyones do this???
     
    h00vertime, Dec 14, 2012
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    You can always adjust the speed of the cursor and it's acceleration in your Control Panel too, for future reference (I'm not sure if that's exactly what you wanted):

    Mouse Settings.jpg

    No, how bad is the buzzing? It's probably not a problem; probably just vibration from the fan(s) when applying pressure. Is the laptop on an even surface?
     
    Prostar Computer, Dec 14, 2012
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