need a driver for mouse /touchpad on hp laptop

Betsi Spurlock 0 Reputation points
2026-02-21T01:46:15.37+00:00

my cursor disappeared. I uninstall the mouse with hopes that the original would be reinstalled upon restarting. Now I do not have a mouse or any drivers. How do I install a mouse for

my hp laptop with windows 11

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers

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  1. AI answer

    2026-02-21T01:46:26.28+00:00

    To install a mouse or touchpad driver on your HP laptop running Windows 11, you can follow these steps:

    1. Use Device Manager:
      • Press Win + X and select Device Manager.
      • Look for Mice and other pointing devices. If you see your mouse or touchpad listed, right-click on it and select Update driver.
      • Choose Search automatically for updated driver software. Windows will search for the appropriate drivers and install them if available.
    2. Uninstall and Reinstall:
      • If the device is not listed or updating doesn't work, you can try uninstalling the device again. Right-click on the device under Mice and other pointing devices and select Uninstall device. Make sure to check the option to delete the driver software if prompted.
      • Restart your laptop. Windows should automatically reinstall the drivers upon reboot.
    3. Check Windows Updates:
      • Go to Settings > Windows Update and check for any available updates. Installing updates may also include necessary drivers for your hardware.
    4. Download Drivers from HP:
      • If the above steps do not work, visit the HP support website and search for your laptop model to download the latest drivers for your mouse or touchpad.

    If you are still unable to get the mouse or touchpad working, you may want to consider connecting an external USB mouse temporarily until the issue is resolved.

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  2. Ferdinand Nanalig 32,875 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-02-21T02:18:55.6466667+00:00

    Hi! Let me help you with this issue.

    Have you tried downloading directly from the HP support website?

    Go to support.hp.com and then enter the exact model of your machine, and then download and install the touchpad driver for your machine, restart after the installation.

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