How to Fix Right and Left Click Not Working On Laptop's Touchpad

If you can’t properly use your touchpad on Windows, especially when the left and right click is not working on the laptop, we got good news. The problem is easy to fix and we explain below all the steps.

The problem affects all devices, but it’s commonly seen that the HP laptop’s touchpad left and right click is not working. Though Lenovo, Dell, and Acer are no exceptions. Keep reading to find out the solutions!

How do I fix the left and right click on a laptop?

Begin with a simple PC restart and try disconnecting non-critical peripherals. If these won’t work, follow the steps below:

1. Check delay settings

1. Press Windows + S to open Search, type Touchpad settings, and click on the relevant search result.
2. Make sure Touchpad is turned on.
3. Now, appropriately configure the Pointer speed and make sure you verify the settings underneath. Use the touchpad in accordance with these or reconfigure them.

The first thing you should verify when the left and right click buttons are not working on a laptop is that the settings are configured correctly. Reconfiguring them will get things up and running in no time!

2. Update the drivers

1. Press Windows + X to open the Power User menu, and click on Device Manager.
2. Locate your touchpad drivers, expand the list, right-click on the touchpad, and select Update driver.
3. Choose Search automatically for drivers and wait for the process to complete.

Running outdated touchpad drivers may cause various issues and this is often why the left and right mouse buttons are not working on a laptop.

You can fix this with Device Manager, or if you prefer automatic support, you can use a driver update software.

3. Reset touchpad settings

1. Press Windows + I to open Settings.
2. Go to Bluetooth and Devices.
3. Select Touchpad.
4. Scroll down and click Reset to restore the default touchpad settings.
5. Check if the right and left click works.

4. Get a new touchpad

If all solutions fail to work, maybe it’s time to buy a new touchpad. Hardware issues can’t be fixed with a software-focused approach; only a repair or replacement can fix things.

We also have a curated list of the best touchpads to purchase for Windows, so don’t forget to check it out.

That’s it! If the left and right click was not working on the laptop earlier, it should now. Before you leave, find out the best mouse settings for improved performance in Windows.

Tell us which fix worked for you in the comments section below.