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HP Spectre x360 13.5 Intel Core i7 1255U Touchpad Gestures Not Working Fix Windows 11

HP Spectre x360 13.5 — Touchpad Gestures Not Working

Why it happens

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Windows 11 update replaced the Synaptics touchpad driver with the generic Windows HID driver

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Touchpad automatically disabled because a USB mouse was detected and connected

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Three and four finger gesture settings reset to off by Windows 11 update

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Synaptics driver service stopped after a Windows update modified startup services

HP Spectre x360 13.5 touchpad gestures not working fix Windows 11

How to fix

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Settings → Bluetooth and devices → Touchpad → confirm gestures are enabled and the touchpad is not disabled due to a connected mouse

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Download the Synaptics touchpad driver from HP Support for Spectre x360 13.5 and reinstall it over the generic HID driver

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After reinstalling the driver, re-enable all gesture options in Settings → Bluetooth and devices → Touchpad → three-finger and four-finger gestures

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Run Windows Update to ensure the Synaptics driver installed is not immediately overwritten by a Windows Update driver

“Installing the Synaptics driver from HP Support brought back all the multi-finger gestures on my Spectre x360 13.5 that the Windows generic driver had removed.” — Syarifah, Georgetown

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About the Author
Ryan holds a Computer Science degree and has spent over 15 years troubleshooting Windows hardware and driver issues across major laptop brands. He writes practical, step-by-step guides for everyday users at softwaredriverdownload.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are touchpad gestures not working on HP Spectre x360 13.5?

The HP Spectre x360 13.5 uses a Synaptics Precision touchpad. After a Windows 11 update, the Synaptics driver may be replaced by the generic Windows HID driver, which does not support three- and four-finger gestures.

How do I enable multi-finger gestures on HP Spectre x360 13.5?

Settings → Bluetooth and devices → Touchpad. Confirm that three-finger and four-finger gesture options are available and enabled. If these options are missing, the Synaptics driver is not installed — download it from HP Support.

Does HP Spectre x360 13.5 support tap to click without the driver?

Yes. Basic tap to click and two-finger scroll work with the generic Windows HID driver. Advanced gestures (three and four finger swipes, pinch to zoom sensitivity) require the Synaptics driver from HP Support.

Can the touchpad be disabled on HP Spectre x360 13.5?

Yes. If a USB mouse is connected, Windows 11 may disable the touchpad automatically. Settings → Bluetooth and devices → Touchpad → turn off “Leave touchpad on when a mouse is connected” toggle to confirm the preference.

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