Trackpad Settings App Updated For Surface RT/Pro Devices, Fixes Compatibility Issue

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Trackpad Settings App SurfaceMicrosoft has updated the Trackpad Settings App for Surface devices. This update fixes a compatibility issue with Windows KB2822241, which results in the App not recognizing your Touch or Type Cover.

Description:

Touch and Type Covers for Surface have a trackpad built-in that functions like a mouse. Trackpad Settings lets you control functions such as tap and touch gestures on your Surface.
If this app doesn’t detect the keyboard, do the following:

1. Make sure you have the latest updates: From the Start screen, type Update, tap Settings, then tap Check for updates.
2. From the Start screen, type Devices, tap Settings, then tap Devices and Printers. Then tap Refresh three times (circular arrow next to Search box). Try using the app again.

Features:

Control tap gestures
Control scrolling

Download it here from Windows Store for free.

Pradeep Viswav

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Pradeep is a Computer Science and Engineering Graduate. He was also a Microsoft Student Partner. He is currently working in a leading IT company.