Windows 10: I can no longer copy and paste using the touch pad

Hello,

As of 3 or 4 days ago, I can no longer copy and paste using my touch pad. Many other commands seem to have changed and I think I have figured them out. I believe it was after Microsoft did a system update on my computer that this issue started. Thanks for any help!

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Precision Touch Pad no longer available?

Hi,

I suggest you uninstall and reinstall the touch pad drivers and check if it helps.

• Press Windows+X keys and select Device Manager.
• Right click on graphic card and select Uninstall.
• Restart the computer and try to install the driver from the manufacturer's website.

You may also install available Windows Updates and see if it makes any difference.

Please update us with the status. We will be glad to assist you.

 

touch pad

Hi Gary,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community. Let me assist you.

The touch pad can be disabled by you on the Control Panel of your computer.

Refer the steps below to disable the touchpad on your computer.

• 
  Right click on Start, and then click
  Control Panel.
  
• 
  Click Hardware and Sound.
  
• 
  Click Keyboard.
  
• 
  In the Mouse Properties
  window:
  
  • Click the Device Select tab to disable the touch pad.
  
  • Click the Touch Pad tab to adjust touch pad settings.
  
• 
  Click OK to save the settings and restart the system and check.
  

Try updating the Touchpad drivers from the
manufacturer's website and check if the issue persists.

Follow the steps to update the drivers:

a. Press Windows key + X key and click
Device Manager.

b. Expand the Touchpad tab.

c. Right-click and click on Update driver software.

d. Restart the computer and check.

Hope this information is helpful. Please do let us know if you need further assistance, we’ll be glad to assist you.

 

issues with touch pad gestures with a touchscreen laptop

Thanks for the response.

I have tried the steps you suggested. It showed no issues, except to restart my PC. At the point when I performed these steps, I didn't have the issue that I reported - namely, not being able to use touch-pad gestures. Maybe I should try this when the touch-pad
gestures stop working.