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I have a Dell XPS13 and just upgraded to Windows 8 - I am constantly triggering the Charms bar just using the trackpad as I have for months. It has a Cypress trackpad but nowhere in the settings does it mention Windows 8 gestures.

I've read How can I disable the Windows 8 charms bar? and Modify or disable Windows 8 swipe gestures on touchpad / laptop - neither of these help. I would just like to turn off the trackpad gesture.

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Dan J
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This forum post answer resolved my problem. Simply put, there should be an option called "Edge Swipes" in your touchpad configuration software.

For Synaptic touchpads:

  1. Press Win + W to open setting search and type "mouse"
  2. Select "Mouse" from the center column
  3. Select the last tab "Device settings" and press "Settings"
  4. Deselect "Enable Edge Swipes"

If you do not have this option, grab the latest version of the Synaptics drivers from their website.

For UltraNav (Lenovo laptops):

  1. Press Win + W to open setting search and type "mouse"
  2. Select "Mouse" from the center column
  3. Select the last tab "UltraNav" and press "Settings" in the "TouchPad" box
  4. Expand "Application gestures" and select "Edge swipes"
  5. Deselect "Enable Edge Swipes"

You may need to reboot your machine after applying these changes.

Paul Lammertsma
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I've found that Windows 8 swipe gestures are temporarily disabled on the touchpad if you hold down the shift key while moving the cursor. (I use a Lenovo Ideapad).

user202884
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Dell have updated the Cypress drivers on their website - The newest version has separate checkboxes for up, left + right swipe gestures

Dan J
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In order to disable gestures in Windows 8 for the Cypress trackpad.

Control Panel / Modify mouse parameters / Cypress Trackpad tab. Then, uncheck the gestures you want to get rid off and enjoy your ultra portable, finally!

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