Bootcamp Windows 7 Two Finger Right Click Overrides Drag

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Bootcamp Windows 7 Two Finger Right Click Overrides Drag

Hey guys big issue with Windows 7 64x bootcamp. The trackpad works perfectly in OSX and in VMWare Fusion however in bootcamp the two finger right click interferes with the drag. When I click and slide the second finger to drag it ends up being a right click?!?!? Is this a known driver issue??

2010 Macbook Pro 13" 2.4GHz, Windows 7

Posted on Nov 3, 2010 7:14 AM

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Nov 9, 2010 9:37 PM in response to ImpactBlue

I am having the same problem. Sometimes it works fine. But every once in a while, when I try to click & drag to make a selection, I get the right-click action. Then it stays broken this way for multiple click-and-drag selection attempts, until magically, it starts working again. Never had this problem before w/ my old (pre-2010) MacBook Air running Windows XP. This is driving me nuts! Look forward to any solutions.

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Nov 26, 2010 11:58 PM in response to DavidHilbert

Hi Guys

I have the same issue, has anyone found a solution yet?

I have a new 17" MacBook Pro, running Windows 7 64 Bit, the problem occurred immediately after updating to Bootcamp 3.2.

The main problem I am experiencing is that sometimes when using a second finger to drag a window, highlight text, or scroll, the trackpad behaves as if I have done a right (secondary) click.

News of any workarounds or bug fixes would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

James

Message was edited by: JamesThomas

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burdzyk

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Nov 27, 2010 1:06 AM in response to ImpactBlue

I think that drivers cause the problem. I had the same issue but when I installed drivers from Bootcamp 2.1 everything works fine. Just uninstalled 3.1 bootcamp drivers for trackpad and installed those for 2.1. Hope this also works for you.

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Nov 30, 2010 5:34 AM in response to burdzyk

Hi burdzyk

Thanks for the response. I actually rolled back to 3.1 for both the Apple Multitouch and Apple Multitouch Mouse drivers listed under Human Interface Devices in the Device Manager. Rebooted and all working fine again. At least that way all of the other drivers are up to date. Hope that helps others.

Cheers

James

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Horre

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Nov 30, 2010 2:55 PM in response to ImpactBlue

Looks like from Bootcamp 3.2 you can only drag when touching the bottom part of the track pad. I rolled back to 3.1 on Apple Multitouch and Multitouch Mouse and it is still the case after reboot.

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Jan 2, 2011 12:28 AM in response to JamesThomas

James, thank you so much for that... never would have figured this out. Worked like a charm.

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Jan 2, 2011 7:48 PM in response to ImpactBlue

Micro crap can't handle it it is so annoying I have the same problem

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ste_laa

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Jan 18, 2011 1:17 PM in response to gatortribe

if you actually read the thread, instead of just resorting to Microsoft bashing (note these are APPLE drivers for Windows that are going wrong.......MUPPET ;o))
you will see that the problem is solved.

As James said just roll back the drivers to 3.1. worked well for me!

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edelmax

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Jul 10, 2012 7:45 PM in response to ImpactBlue

I have tried with BootCamp 4.0 and faced the same problem untill i figured it out:

You have to press firmly on the trackpad to drag a window. At least it worked for me.

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JKinATL

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Sep 29, 2012 2:05 PM in response to ImpactBlue

With driver 4.0.0.1 on a Late 2011 17" MacBook I concur with Horre. The functionality is now limited to clicking in the lower part of the trackpad. I works consistently from that stand point but is not consistent with the way it functions in the MacOS. I don't want to retrain my brain everytime I switch between win7 and Lion. Going for the 3.1 solution.

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iLLUMI

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Dec 14, 2012 4:28 AM in response to Horre

Ahh, well done Horre!! You are absolutely right and it works perfectly every time.

I was getting really annoyed... moreso peeved with this.

I never would have figured that out on my own... :|

Thank you!

🙂

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Answer 12

Dec 14, 2012 11:52 PM in response to iLLUMI

..And don't forget that a better driver for W7/W8 exists (Trackpad++).

Here are the current capabilities of the Trackpad++:

Supported Apple Macbook Pro generations: Early 2009, Mid 2009, Mid 2010, Early 2011, Late 2011, Mid 2012 / Retina, Late 2012 / Retina.

Supported Apple Macbook Air generations: Mid 2009, Late 2010, Mid 2011, Mid 2012.

Improved basics (vs. Boot Camp drivers 4.x):

1.) Accelerated/natural scrolling model implemented;

2.) Better pointer ballistics (i.e. how a pointer speed depends on a finger speed; six optimal presets built-in);

3.) Bug-free dragging with two fingers (both fingers allowed to move freely, unlike with Boot Camp-native driver), plus a unique option to increase the pointer speed while dragging;

4.) User-customizable option to ignore accidental trackpad input when typing, option to eliminate accidental drag'n'drop actions (for tap-style dragging);

Advanced multitouch gestures:

1.) Horizontal 2-finger swiping to the left from outside the right edge (action: show/hide Charms Bar, the gesture shall be performed like this: http://powerplan7.com/OutsideSwipe.gif)

2.) Horizontal 2-finger swiping to the right from outside the left edge (action: show/hide Metro Switcher if at least 1 Metro app is running)

3.) Horizontal 3-finger swiping (action: back / forward)

4.) Vertical 3-finger swiping (action: zoom in / zoom out)

5.) 3-finger tap (action: middle mouse button)

6.) Horizontal 4-finger swiping (action: show/hide Charms Bar)

7.) Vertical 4-finger swiping (action: minimize/restore open windows)

8.) 4-finger tap (action: show/hide Start screen)

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