A frozen or unresponsive touchpad is usually a toggle or driver issue. Work through these steps (a USB mouse helps while you do).
1
Check the touchpad toggle
Many laptops have a function key (F-row) or a double-tap corner that disables the touchpad. Try toggling it.
Many laptops have a function key (F-row) or a double-tap corner that disables the touchpad. Try toggling it.
2
Enable it in Settings
Settings → Bluetooth & devices → Touchpad → make sure it's On.
Settings → Bluetooth & devices → Touchpad → make sure it's On.
3
Restart the laptop
A reboot clears temporary glitches that freeze the touchpad.
A reboot clears temporary glitches that freeze the touchpad.
4
Reinstall the driver
Device Manager → Mice and other pointing devices → right-click the touchpad → Uninstall → restart.
Device Manager → Mice and other pointing devices → right-click the touchpad → Uninstall → restart.
5
Turn off tablet/handwriting conflicts
Recently connected pens or tablets can hijack input — disconnect them and test again.
Recently connected pens or tablets can hijack input — disconnect them and test again.
6
Adjust sensitivity
In Touchpad settings, raise sensitivity if taps and gestures feel unreliable.
In Touchpad settings, raise sensitivity if taps and gestures feel unreliable.
Still stuck? Contact our support team — every NXTCORE laptop includes a 1-year warranty and real human support.