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There are also upgrade versions.  This document attempts to make a distinction on which version of Windows 7 is applicable.  If none is specified then it is assumed the entry applies to all versions of Windows 7.   
 
There are also upgrade versions.  This document attempts to make a distinction on which version of Windows 7 is applicable.  If none is specified then it is assumed the entry applies to all versions of Windows 7.   
  
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== Enable or Disable "Double Tap" on Synapsis Touchpad ==
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This is the pointing device on most modern notebook computers.  Microsoft often fails to provide options for devices or hardware in one common interface.  The double tap option is absent from the mouse settings in the windows 7 control panel.  To find the option you must locate the "Synaptics Pointing Device" icon in in the task manager (bottom right). Right click and check "Tap to Click. See the illustration on [[Synapsis Touchpad]] for double tap.
  
  

Revision as of 11:18, 26 October 2011

There are six versions of Windows 7 as of 2011.

  • Windows 7 Starter
  • Windows 7 Home Basic
  • Windows 7 Home Premium
  • Windows 7 Professional
  • Windows 7 Enterprise
  • Windows 7 Ultimate

There are also upgrade versions. This document attempts to make a distinction on which version of Windows 7 is applicable. If none is specified then it is assumed the entry applies to all versions of Windows 7.

Enable or Disable "Double Tap" on Synapsis Touchpad

This is the pointing device on most modern notebook computers. Microsoft often fails to provide options for devices or hardware in one common interface. The double tap option is absent from the mouse settings in the windows 7 control panel. To find the option you must locate the "Synaptics Pointing Device" icon in in the task manager (bottom right). Right click and check "Tap to Click. See the illustration on Synapsis Touchpad for double tap.