Track pad click not working

[Cur]

I have a Macbook Air (Retina, 13", 2020), running Monterey 12.2.1. For a few months the one finger "click" on my trackpad has stopped working. I have turned it off and on in Preferences (as suggested in a Google search) but that doesn't help my situation. Rebooting fixes it temporarily, for maybe a few hours of use, at best. I can't relate this problem to an particular app our usage pattern. I think it may have started after I downloaded the latest OS update. Does anybody have any solutions for me to try? Thanks!

Bob

 

[Lifeisabeach]

One finger click? You can't not use one finger to click. Do you mean "Tap to Click"?

The current version of Monterey is 12.3. So the first thing to try is updating to that. Perhaps there's a bug fix that addresses this.

If that doesn't fix it, try using Onyx to clean out your caches. This can sometimes resolve buggy behavior, especially after an update.

 

[Cur]

Thank you "Life". I use one finger to tap the trackpad. I'll try the update (didn't know there was another one, thanks) and Onyx if necessary (I'm not familiar with it).

Bob

 

[pigoo3]

...and Onyx if necessary (I'm not familiar with it).

Bob

Onyx is a great/free maintenance app. We've been recommending Onyx to members for over 15 years.

Found here if you choose to use it:

Titanium Software | Operating System Utilities for Mac - OnyX

OnyX is a multifunction utility that you can use to verify the startup disk and the structure of its system files; run tasks of cleaning and computer maintenance; configure some hidden parameters of many Apple applications; and more.

www.titanium-software.fr

Be sure to download the correct Onyx version for the macOS version you have installed.

Nick

 

[Cur]

Thanks pigoo3. I am camping at the moment with poor connectivity. I should have better access in a couple of days so I can then get back on this.

Bob

 

[Cur]

Status report: I upgraded my OS a couple of days ago, no problems yet! Fingers still crossed!

 

[Cur]

Status report #2: After a full week with the updated OS, I've had two more trackpad "freezes".