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Asus Touchpad Not Working on Windows 11: How to Enable it
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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A touchpad is similar to a mouse and helps control the cursor. It’s the first choice for many laptop users, given that it’s inbuilt and to some extent, more convenient. However, several users reported that their Asus touchpad is not working in Windows 11.
For most users, the problem arises out of the blue without any indication whatsoever which leaves them perplexed. But, don’t worry! It’s most likely not a hardware issue and can easily be fixed. Other users with different laptops too faceissues with the touchpad in Windows 11.
To find out all about why the Asus touchpad is not working in Windows 11 and the most relevant fixes for it, read the following sections.
Why is the Asus touchpad not working in Windows 11?
The most common reason here is that you might have mistakenly disabled the touchpad. There is an option for it in the Settings.
Also, if you started encountering the problem after updating the OS, it’s could be that a new driver was downloaded for the touchpad which is not functioning properly.
Besides, third-party applications are often found to conflict with the functioning of the touchpad. If you have installed asoftware to alter the touchpad’s performance, this could be the reason why the one on your Asus laptop is not working in Windows 11.
Another reason, though not as likely as the ones mentioned earlier, is the presence of conflicting hardware. Here, simply remove all the non-critical ones and reconnect them one at a time to identify the faulty device.
Let’s see the various models where the problem can be encountered:
The problem also arises in different situations for users. For some, the Asus touchpad stopped working when it was plugged in, while others reported that the Asus touchpad stopped working when the mouse is disconnected. In the case of the latter, a simple restart should do.
Let’s now walk you through the most effective fixes.
What do I do if the Asus touchpad is not working in Windows 11?
1. Make sure the touchpad on your Asus laptop is enabled
Once you are done making the changes, restart the computer for these to fully come into effect, and check if the Asus touchpad now starts working in Windows 11.
2. Update the touchpad driver
If the Asus touchpad stopped working after an update, installing the latest driver version could fix the issue. If that’s the case, a newer version with a patch for the bug would be released soon.
In case the Device Manager method didn’t work, you can alsomanually install the latest driver in Windows 11. Besides, if the Asustouchpad driver is not showing in Device Manager, there are a few quick ways to access it.
Alternatively, to save time and automate the task, you can use dedicated software. We recommendOutbyte Driver Updaterbecause it’s up-to-date, error-free, and easy to use.
3. Remove conflicting third-party apps
If the Asus touchpad is not working after a few minutes, it could be a third-party application conflicting with the functioning of the system.
Just, recollect when you first encountered the problem, and individually remove the apps installed around the same time until you identify the problematic one.
These are the three ways you can fix the problem in Windows 11. Also, the methods listed here would work just fine if the Asus touchpad is not working in Windows 10 or Windows 7.
In case you are looking for ways to customize the OS, learn how toset touchpad gestures in Windows 11.
Tell us which fix worked for you in the comments section below.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
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Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
