Magic Trackpad recognized as mouse in 10.9

I have a Magic Trackpad that, when I attempt to pair it with my 2013 MacBook Air, connects as a mouse. As in, it works as a traditional trackpad—no multitouch whatsoever. I don't have any mice connected, and I open up the "mouse" preferences, and it shows me options. I have looked all over the Internet, and I can't figure it out. Will someone please help me? Thanks.

Hi,
I had the same problem since yesterday and apparently this was my problem:
https://discussions.apple.com/message/21510440#21510440
I had Usb Overdrive installed and this caused me the trouble with my trackpad.
Uninstalled it, rebooted my macbook, and my trackpad started working as it shoud be.
Mats

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