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How do I get my Synaptics TouchPad back?

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How do I get my Synaptics TouchPad back?

Head to the Driver tab on the window that pops up and select Roll Back Driver. You’ll have to finish by restarting your PC, and after that, the settings for the Synaptics TouchPad should be available again. You can also roll back by manually selecting the previous version.

Why has my TouchPad driver disappeared?

Touchpad driver missing in Device Manager is an issue that is usually triggered by outdated device drivers. If updating the driver did not help, check your BIOS configuration. Additionally, reinstall the device driver, choose Windows generic driver, or hard reset your laptop to fix the issue.

How do I fix Synaptics driver not found?

Way 1: Download & install the latest Synaptics driver manually

  1. Go to your laptop manufacturer’s website, like DELL, Lenovo, HP.
  2. Find the specific driver download page; usually it locates in the Support section.
  3. You will need to enter your laptop’s ID or the model number and locate your Windows operating system.

How do I access my Synaptics TouchPad settings?

Use the Advanced Settings

  1. Open Start -> Settings.
  2. Select Devices.
  3. Click on Mouse and Touchpad in the left-hand bar.
  4. Scroll to the bottom of the window.
  5. Click on Additional Mouse Options.
  6. Select the TouchPad tab.
  7. Click the Settings… button.

How do I install Synaptics driver for touchpad?

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.

Why is touchpad not showing in settings?

If your laptop doesn’t feature a touchscreen display, then you will need a mouse to revive a disabled touchpad. With your touchscreen or mouse, open Settings and go to Devices > Touchpad and make sure the toggle switch at the top is toggled On.

Why is my laptop not showing touchpad option?

How do I add touchpad to Device Manager?

I got it working again by:

  1. Open Device Manager.
  2. Click on View, then ‘Show Hidden Devices’
  3. Under ‘Human Interface Devices’ you will see a grayed out ‘ASUS Precision Touchpad’, highlight it and using the ‘Action’ click on ‘Update Driver’

How do I show the touchpad icon?

Press and hold (or right-click) the taskbar, and then select Show touchpad button. Select the touchpad button on the taskbar.

How do I reinstall my touchpad driver?

Reinstall Touchpad driver

  1. Open Device Manager.
  2. Uninstall the touchpad driver under Mice and other pointing devices.
  3. Restart the computer.
  4. Install the latest touchpad driver from Lenovo support website (see Navigate and download drivers from support site).
  5. Restart the computer.

Where is Synaptics driver located?

Open Device Manager. Scroll down and expand Mice and other pointing devices > Synaptics Touchpad. Right-click on Synaptics Touchpad and select Properties. Select the Driver tab.

How do I find my touchpad driver?

To locate the touchpad in Device Manager, follow the steps below.

  1. Press the Windows key and type device manager, then press Enter .
  2. Under Your PC, the touchpad is listed under Mice and other pointing devices or Human Interface Devices.
  3. Locate the touchpad, right-click the icon, and select Update Driver Software.