Windows 10: intermittent Problems with Touchpad and Mouse buttons

Hello all.
I have a Dell XPS 15 and use a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse.

I have not had any issues until yesterday. I'm not sure when the last win update occurred

Problem:
- On Startup sometimes there us no function of keypad pr mouse buttons. However, the keyboard controls/shortcuts still work and I can move the cursor around the screen either on touchpad or mouse. After approx 5 minutes, this issue will disappear altogether and I get full functionality. However, again after approx 5 mins the problem will resurface.

- This is an intermittent problem. I may be working for ten minutes and suddenly my buttons on touchpad and mouse will not click on folders/images, etc to open. Also when I go to open a new browser tab, the tab will open but when I click on it, the tab I was on will close (same with most browsers I've tried)

I've tried uninstalling drivers and reinstalling etc. It seems to work better if I just use the laptop itself after reboot but eventually the same problem will happen. I cannot find anything through search engines for a fix or even a case like this.

Any help appreciated.

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Mouse left button stops working intermittently

I have seen several posts with similar problems, but none of them provide any useful answers. Basically, my left mouse button stops working intermittently. I can "fix" it by double clicking the scroll button, but it soon returns. This is the third mouse
I tried so please do not suggest trying a different mouse or driver. I am using Windows 10.

 

mouse pointer and touchpad issue

Hello ,

We realize the inconvenience you are experiencing with Mouse and touch pad on your Windows 10 installed system. We will certainly help you.

You could face this issue due to corrupt our outdated Mouse and touchpad Drivers. I suggest you to follow the steps given below and check if it helps you.

• What is the make and model of your computer?
• Have you installed all pending Windows updates?

Method 1: Run Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter.

Follow these steps to run Hardware and Devices troubleshooter.

a) Press Windows key + W and type
troubleshooting.

b) Select Troubleshooting.

c) Select View all on the top left corner.

d) Run Hardware and Devices troubleshooter.

Move to next method if you still face this issue.

Method 2: Update drivers from Device manager.

Follow the steps to update drivers:

1. Right click in the Start button
and select Device Manager.

2. Expand the Mice and other pointing device.

3. Right click on the Mouse Device and select
update drivers.

Same way update the Touchpad drivers.

For reference:

touchpad not working

Method 3: Uninstall and reinstall the Mouse and Touchpad driver from manufacturer’s website.

Follow these steps to Uninstall Keyboard driver.

a) Press Windows key + X and select
Device Manager.

b) Search for Mouse driver and expand it.

c) Right click on the Mouse
driver and select
Uninstall.

I suggest you to download the latest
Mouse and Touchpad drivers
from the manufacturers website.

You can also follow the below link for reference:

Mouse, touchpad, and keyboard problems in Windows

Please reply with the required information and the results. I will be glad to help you further.

Thank you

 

Mouse and touchpad not working

Hey did exactly what you suggested and the first time i did it the mouse cursor became visible, it was at the center of the screen but i still couldnt make it move with the touchpad and i plugged in my usb mouse and that doesnt work too. I did it a few moret times but cursor never showed up again and still could make either the touchpad or the mouse to work. Do you have anymore suggestion?