Hey there! I'm having a problem with my touchpad. I have a Compaq Presario 2200 laptop running Windows XP. The touchpad is a Synaptics V5.9. I'm not sure what other info WOULD help for this problem.

Everything was working fine, then a few days ago my cat walked over the keyboard. I got her off of it after about 5 seconds, but after that the touchpad and the left/right mouse keys won't work. I've restarted the computer several times and nothing.

I'm able to use the mouse when I plug in a usb one, so it must just be the touchpad that is broken. I'm not sure what the heck could have happened just by having little cat feet on it for a few seconds, but MAYBE someone can help me out.

I'm going to restart in safe mode and see if it works, then check the actual drivers, etc. I'll leave a reply if it gets fixed. THANKS in advance for any help!

 

edit: I tried booting in safe mode, resetting the device, and disable/enabling it. Nothing changed. I've seen some references on other SITES to reinstalling the driver but I'm unsure what to do and don't want to mess anything up. There may be a way to disable the touchpad (sometimes a button above the touchpad) - check your manualThe touchpad drivers will be on the Compaq Driver CD that shipped with the machine...
If you cannot find it travel to Compaq's site enter your model # and DLoad the appropiate drivers and re-install them.  Hi,
I had an issue with my touchpad,
Forum posts were about the drivers,
Other posts were about device settings,
I had no luck, "DEVICE" wasn't even shown - didn't exist
Then someone had suggested a "HARD RESET"
I tried it, SCEPTICALLY,
BUT IT WORKED

Thought I was obligated to share a possible solution,

Good luck everybody
You're sharing a solution to a post from 3 years ago?