Should you choose not to update right now, check back with our website again to stay up to speed with latest releases. With this in mind, follow all aforementioned steps and apply the present release. Even if other OSes might be compatible as well, we do not recommend applying any software on platforms other than the specified ones.
If you wish to update to this version, know that it can enhance overall performance and stability, add different fixes for various touch problems, improve existing gestures, or even include support for new ones.Īs for the installation procedure, first make sure that all system characteristics are supported and only then save and install the downloadable package. When enabled by required software, the touchpad component is recognized by computers and all developed features are made accessible.Įven though touchpoint technology is mostly associated with notebooks or laptops, other systems can also benefit from it with the help of an external wireless or wired TouchPad device.
Windows operating systems automatically apply a generic driver that allows users to benefit from basic touch functions however, advanced features will not be available until the proper files are installed. Close the wizard and perform a system reboot to allow changes to take effect. Read EULA (End User License Agreement) and agree to proceed with the installation process. Allow Windows to run the file (if necessary). Locate and double-click on the newly-downloaded file. Save the downloadable package on an accessible location (such as your desktop). Make sure that all system requirements are met. To install this package please do the following: Even though other OSes might be compatible as well, we do not recommend applying this release on platforms other than the ones specified. If it has been installed, updating (overwrite-installing) may fix problems, add new functions, or expand existing ones.
Provides the Microsoft WHQL Certified driver. The driver enables general touchpad functionality (for example double-tap and scroll) and provides a user interface. Hopefully this will restore your HID touchscreen.This package provides the driver that enables the Synaptics TouchPad in supported notebook models that are running a supported operating system. When you get to browse my computer, you'll have the option to "let me choose" and then you select "usb input device" instead of "touchscreen controller." Right click on the listing and select Update driver. This should find and install the driver software for your TouchscreenĬheck Mice and Other Pointing Devices in Device Manager and see if there is a listing for a USB touchscreen controller. If there is a yellow exclamation mark next to the entry, right click on it and select the Update Driver Software and follow the prompt Search Automatically for Updated Driver Software. (the picture above is just to show where it is, if it is disabled, enable will show as an option not disable as is shown in the example) If there is a red cross next to the entry, right click on it and select the enable option. Scroll down to HID - Compliant Touch Screen. Scroll down to Human Interface Devices (HID) and expand tree by clicking on arrow head to the left of HID. (click on image to enlarge for better viewing)