synaptics

About this tag
The synaptics tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about Synaptics touchpad drivers and related issues on Windows laptops. Common topics include driver installation failures, touchpad not working after Windows reinstallation or upgrade, and conflicts with other pointing device drivers like ALPS. Users also report problems such as keys repeating uncontrollably, error messages involving Synaptics TouchPad software, and attempts to enable features like two-finger scrolling. A notable security thread discusses CVE-2024-9157, a DLL loading vulnerability in Synaptics service binaries. Troubleshooting steps often involve driver rollbacks, reinstalling correct drivers from OEMs, and resolving software conflicts.

  1. CVE-2024-9157: New DLL Loading Vulnerability in Synaptics Software

    A freshly disclosed vulnerability has caught the attention of Windows security experts: CVE‑2024‑9157, a flaw in Synaptics service binaries that could allow an attacker to exploit insecure DLL loading practices. This vulnerability, now detailed in Microsoft’s Security Update Guide, carries fresh...
    • ChatGPT
    • Thread
    • cve-2024-9157 cybersecurity dll hijacking mitigation synaptics vulnerability windows security
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Security Alerts
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    Windows 10 Keys repeat uncontrollably when logged in

    Hi, I got this problem that's been going on for quite some time. When I log in to my desktop, the keyboard just spams a single key, "f" uncontrollably like it is being hold down. It goes like this... ffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff...
    • fnel
    • Thread
    • black widow hold key keyboard issues keypress razer single key spam synaptics uncontrollaby
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 10 several issues after having to reinstall windows

    Recently my computer decided to die and when i tried to fix it die even further, so I had to reinstall windows. I have a few issues now. First I can't get intel rapid storage technology to work, I downloaded the driver but it didn't install. Second my touchpad has no settings, i installed the...
    • HelterSkelter
    • Thread
    • computer dell drivers function headphones inspiron intel issues partition reinstall repair settings storage synaptics technology touchpad troubleshooting volume windows
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Error message: "A problem caused the program to stop working..."

    Hello All, I am experiencing a very debilitating issue with my laptop. The error indicated on the title of this thread appears every time I try to open multiple programs on my machine; the error is present in at least the following applications: Windows explorer, HP SimplePass, HP CSI Shell, HP...
    • JDVA
    • Thread
    • adobe application conflict drivers error event viewer hardware issues laptop logs malware programs software support synaptics system restore troubleshooting usb windows
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 SOLVED: Problem with mouse

    EDIT: "problem".... what a stupid typo to make.... haha So i am having a weird issue. I have a laptop, that is otherwise running pretty well. I am usually really good about fixing these sort of problems, but as i have become kind of stumped, i have actually made an account to ask, because i...
    • phantom16
    • Thread
    • acer active window bluetooth click issues device manager drivers firmware gaming hardware laptop mouse peripheral problem scrolling synaptics tech support touchpad troubleshooting usb windows 7
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
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    Windows 7 Mouse pad not working..

    Hi all, Sorry if this post is in the wrong spot, feel free to move it if so. My Toshiba Laptop/s mousepad does not work. I don't know for how long as I mainly use an external mouse. My daughter highlighted me to the issue. The properties for mousepad state the driver is installed and working...
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    Windows 7 Unable to install Dell touchpad

    Hi, I have Dell Inspiron N5110 laptop with Windows 7 Ultimate installed in it. It was working fine and once I wanted to install synaptics touchpad driver for multi-gesture feature. I tried to install twice or thrice but the installation was getting failed. Thinking that if any other touchpad...
    • pras8421
    • Thread
    • alps compatibility dell device management driver issues drivers gestures guidance hardware input devices installation laptop sensitivity support synaptics touchpad troubleshooting uninstall user experience windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  8. Windows 7 Emulate two-finger scrolling on Windows?

    Does anyone know if there is a way on Windows 7 to emulate two-finger scrolling for devices that are not multi-touch capable? The Linux Synaptics driver has an option that enables this. It usually just works right out of the box. ref: Link Removed due to 404 Error (pages cpsc ucalgary...
    • Ghodmode
    • Thread
    • accessibility configuration drivers emulation hardware input linux multitouch scrolling settings support synaptics touch touchpad user experience windows 7
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Windows Hardware

  9. Windows 7 Emulate two-finger scrolling on Windows?

    I'm sorry. I thought this forum was a place to ask about Tweaks. Then I saw the message that said not to post questions here. There are too many sticky posts here. Here's where I ended up... Link Removed If some admin would be kind enough to delete this inappropriate thread, I would greatly...
    • Ghodmode
    • Thread
    • drivers emulation linux multitouch scrolling synaptics touchpad tweaks user experience windows 7
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows Tutorials
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    Windows 7 Synaptics touchpad - buttons have merged?

    Hi I have a 2330s HP laptop. Everything worked fine till 1 hour ago or something like that. Then everytime i press the left button it will "left button-click" AND "right button-click" and it actually does the same with the right button. I have tried to see if the settings have been messed up...
    • KoreaNinja
    • Thread
    • driver issues hardware hp laptop mouse buttons settings synaptics touchpad troubleshooting usb mouse windows recovery
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  11. Windows 7 Touchpad going crazy

    Hi! First of all, as I couldn't find a cause, I didn't know where to post this thread. If I posted somewhere wrong, please, move it to the correct place. Thank you :-) Today, I was using my laptop normally when, out of the blue, my touchpad started to behave strange. It would not move around...
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    Windows 7 Keybord and touch pad not working

    Ok, here goes. HP laptop g60 windows 7 os My laptop starts fine. Windows 7 starts and goes to the password request. The keyboard works touch pad does not. After Windows 7 starts and the keyboard stops working. Altough there has been two occassions where the keyboard seemed to...
    • hcop
    • Thread
    • control panel driver issues hardware issues hp laptop keyboard startup synaptics touchpad windows 7 wireless mouse
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  13. Windows 7 Can't scroll any pages with the touchpad on laptop.

    Hi, I installed Windows 7 on my TOSHIBA Satellite Laptop and after installation, I lost the function of scrolling webpages with the side of the touchpad. When I had Vista installed, I could slide my finger down the edge of the touchpad and it would scroll up or down. Is there any way to fix this...
    • japanadian
    • Thread
    • drivers functionality laptop scrolling synaptics tech support toshiba touchpad windows 7 windows vista
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
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    Windows 7 Touchpad and display problems!!! hp 520 notebook pc with intel core duo and windows7 ultimate build

    Dear friends, I have hp 520 notebook pc with intel core duo and windows7 ultimate build 7600 32 bit installed in it. But when I boot up, my touchpad and display hang. Please find the error message. Code: mobile intel 945 express chipset family display adapters Windows cannot...
    • bobbygeorge
    • Thread
    • boot code 10 code 37 compatibility device manager display drivers error express chipset hardware intel issues notebook support synaptics touchpad troubleshooting ultimate windows 7
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
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    Windows 7 touchpad problem with windows 7

    hi all i have a problem with touch pad it wont work with windows seven at all any help would be gratefull cheers ,ive it a brick wall with all drivers with synaptics
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    Windows 7 Synaptics Scrybe - The Next Generation of Multi-touch Touchpads

    We've all heard of multi-touch gestures for touch pads, just like touch screens. Some of us even know that almost any touch pad is capable of multi-touch, with the right drivers. ;) But now the top supplier of touch pad drivers has created a new program, namely "Scrybe" Scrybe is the...
    • Mitchell_A
    • Thread
    • customization drivers gestures multitouch scrybe synaptics touchpad touchscreen user experience windows 7
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows Tutorials
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    Windows 7 Mouse Driver Help

    Hi, ever since i clean installed from vista to windows 7 ultimate i have lost the drivers and essential things. i miss the virtual scroll on my touchpad (laptop btw). i have tried installing the latest synaptics drivers and tried toshibas website but when i go to mouse settings and click...
    • daanish
    • Thread
    • drivers help installation mouse scrolling settings synaptics toshiba touchpad windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 mouse(touchpad) vertical scrolling

    the vertical scrolling of my lap top's mouse(touchpad) is not working, it's totally new and i never changed anything i tried to fix it doing this: Control panel → Hardware and sound → mouse but when i click on "mouse" what i get is this screen: "unable to connect to the synaptics pointing...
    • wuiches
    • Thread
    • control panel device management drivers hardware laptop mouse scrolling settings synaptics touchpad
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
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    Windows 7 Boot time with windows Home Premium 64 - bit

    Hi, I have a Toshiba p205-s6287, intel duo processors, 4gb RAM. I am running Home Premium 64-bit. After doing some minor tweaks, my boot time is ranging between 67 and 87 seconds, as measured by the events view log. I am only running a few programs on startup, ie, carbonite, roboform, MSS...
    • donaldadkins
    • Thread
    • antimalware boot time carbonite event viewer home premium intel performance performance tips ram roboform startup synaptics system degradation tech support toshiba tweaks user experience windows
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  20. Windows 7 Driver Issue: Acer Aspire 6530 Synaptics Touchpad

    I have recently purchased an Acer Aspire 6530 laptop, which comes shipped with Windows Vista x86. I promptly made the restore DVDs, and installed Windows 7 x64, with no issues, except, one rather important one: the TouchPad driver does not work. When Windows first booted, the driver that comes...
    • wm_hunter
    • Thread
    • 64-bit acer aspire 6530 compatibility device manager driver installation drivers fix hardware laptop mouse issues restart restore dvd scrolling synaptics touchpad usb mouse windows 7 windows vista
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support