synaptics touchpad driver

1. What is Synaptics TouchPad driver and do I need it?
2. How do I download Synaptics TouchPad driver?
3. How do I download Synaptics TouchPad driver Windows 10?
4. How do I reinstall Synaptics TouchPad?
5. Is Synaptics a virus?
6. What happens if I uninstall Synaptics touchpad?
7. How do I install touchpad drivers?
8. How do I use Synaptics touchpad driver?
9. Where is the touchpad driver in Device Manager?
10. How do I unfreeze my touchpad?
11. Why my touchpad is not working?

What is Synaptics TouchPad driver and do I need it?

The Synaptics TouchPad driver is responsible for running and operating the TouchPad on a notebook. By default, the Synaptics driver is preinstalled with compatible operating systems; however, if you're unable to use the TouchPad, you can reinstall the driver quickly and get back to using your notebook.

How do I download Synaptics TouchPad driver?

Way 1: Download the latest Synaptics Touchpad Driver manually

1. Go to Synaptics Resources Center.
2. Scroll down, you should then see the TouchPad Driver Support under Drivers pane.
3. Find Windows 10, then click Download.
4. Un-zip the downloaded zip file to find and install the driver for your Synaptics touchpad.

How do I download Synaptics TouchPad driver Windows 10?

Click Find. Select Software and Driver Downloads. Expand Driver-Keyboard, Mouse and Input Devices. Download and install the latest Synaptics Touchpad driver (a restart may be required).

How do I reinstall Synaptics TouchPad?

1. Log on to the computer as a user with Computer Administrator access.
2. Click Start and click Control Panel.
3. Click Performance and Maintenance.
4. Click System.
5. Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager.
6. Double-click Mice and Other Pointing Devices.
7. Double-click a displayed pointing device.

Is Synaptics a virus?

Is Synaptics a virus? ... Rick's answer: Glenda, the Synaptics software you see running via Autoruns isn't any form of malware. It's actually the software that controls your laptop's touch-pad.

What happens if I uninstall Synaptics touchpad?

If you remove it from your device list, you will lose your trackpad. ... It is also likely that Windows will re-install the synaptics driver next time you boot the machine, so if you are really determined to render it inoperative, you will have to “disable” it within the hardware manager.

How do I install touchpad drivers?

Here's how: in Device Manager, right-click (or press and hold) your touchpad driver > Update driver software... > Browse my computer for driver software > Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer, select HID compliant mouse, select Next, and follow the instructions to install it.

How do I use Synaptics touchpad driver?

To get started, right-click the Synaptics or ELAN touchpad device under the “Mice and other pointing devices” category in Device Manager, and then select the “Update driver” command. Click the “Browse my computer for driver software” option.

Where is the touchpad driver in Device Manager?

To locate the touchpad in Device Manager, follow the steps below. Press the Windows key and type device manager, then press Enter . Under Your PC, the touchpad is listed under Mice and other pointing devices or Human Interface Devices.

How do I unfreeze my touchpad?

Look for a touchpad icon (often F5, F7 or F9) and: Press this key. If this fails:* Press this key in unison with the “Fn” (function) key at the bottom of your laptop (often located between the “Ctrl” and “Alt” keys).

Why my touchpad is not working?

Check your laptop's Touchpad settings to make sure the touchpad is enabled and check its other settings while you're at it. If that doesn't help, you may need a new driver. ... See if there's a driver you can download and install. If none of these suggestions work then you've got a hardware problem.