4 Ways to Fix Touchpad Not Working on Windows 11

Quick Tips

• Try restarting your laptop to fix any temporary glitches that may be causing the problem.
• Ensure you haven’t disabled the touchpad on your laptop using the function keys.
• Consider updating or reinstalling the touchpad drivers on Windows to fix the problem.

Fix 1: Run the Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter

Windows offers several troubleshooters for diagnosing and fixing common issues with your system. In this case, you can try running the hardware and devices troubleshooter to get the touchpad to work on Windows 11.

Step 1: Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box. Type msdt.exe -id DeviceDiagnostic in the box and hit Enter.

Step 2: In the Hardware and Devices window that appears, hit Next to allow it to scan for any issues and fix them.

Fix 2: Repair Touchpad Driver

If the troubleshooter fails to identify any issues with the touchpad, you can try repairing the OEM’s touchpad app on your PC. Here’s how:

Step 1: Press the Windows key + I to launch the Settings app and head to Apps > Installed apps.

Step 2: Look for your touchpad app, click the three-dot menu next to it, and select Modify.

Step 3: Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the restoration process.

Fix 3: Update or Reinstall the Touchpad Driver

Windows updates typically handle driver updates automatically. However, if you’ve disabled automatic updates on Windows, the touchpad drivers on your laptop may be outdated. You can try manually updating the drivers by following the steps below.

Step 1: Right-click on the Start icon and select Device Manager from the list.

Step 2: Expand Mice and other pointing devices, right-click on your touchpad, and select the Update driver option.

If the problem persists, the touchpad drivers may be corrupted. In that case, uninstall the problematic driver and restart your PC. Windows will automatically reinstall the missing driver during boot.

Fix 4: Use System Restore

A recent system-level change may have caused the touchpad to stop working in Windows 11. You can use System Restore to revert your system to a point when the touchpad was working fine.

Step 1: Click the search icon on the taskbar, type in create a restore point, and press Enter.

Step 2: Under the System Protection tab, click on the System Restore button.

Step 3: Click Next.

Step 4: Select the Recommended restore option and hit Next.

Step 5: Review all the details and click Finish.