Click the tab (it usually has a red Synaptics logo).
Below is an in-depth breakdown of what this driver version offers, why users still install it, and how to manage it on your system. 🛠️ Overview and Core Functionality
stands as a legacy but pivotal software package designed to enable advanced input functionality for millions of laptops. Released primarily around synaptics driver version 17.0.18.8
The Synaptics driver version 17.0.18.8 can be installed through various channels:
While newer versions exist, version 17.0.18.8 is often sought out because it retains fine-grained control panels that Microsoft later consolidated or stripped away in modern Windows Settings menus. Key Specifications 17.0.18.8 Hardware Supported: Synaptics PS/2 and SMBus TouchPads Click the tab (it usually has a red Synaptics logo)
This driver was released as a critical component during the transition era of modern laptop trackpads. : December 20, 2013.
Synaptics PS/2 Port TouchPad, Synaptics SMBus TouchPad Released primarily around The Synaptics driver version 17
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If you uninstall the Synaptics driver but Windows keeps reinstalling its own generic driver upon reboot, try a manual installation approach. You can force the installation via Device Manager:
Open Device Manager , right-click the Synaptics device, select Properties , go to the Driver tab, and click Roll Back Driver . To prevent it from happening again, use the official Microsoft "Show or hide updates" troubleshooter tool to block Windows from updating the touchpad hardware. Issue 2: Two-Finger Scrolling Fails Intermittently