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11-14-2016 07:30 AM
I cannot access controls for the Synaptics touch pad. When I click on the Synaptics Touchpad in control panel it pops up an error: Unable to connect to Synaptics Pointing device driver. The touchpad works fine, but I cannot access the controls for it. I have reinstalled the HP touch pad driver and nothing changed. I have tried to unistall the touchpad but I cannot access the driver to uninstall it. I would like to adjust the touchpad or even turn it off, but I cannot do that. It is hard to type when you keep bumping into the touch pad, and I use a cordless mouse.
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11-15-2016 12:21 PM
Hello, @chrislind22 - Greetings!
Thanks for accessing the HP Support Forums for extra support! I see that you are experiencing issues with your Synaptics touchpad. I will do my best to assist you with this issue 🙂
I would suggest you go through the troubleshooting steps mentioned here: http://hp.care/2f1DqWH
If the issue persists, try downloading and installing Synaptics Windows 10 driver from here: http://hp.care/2dKYoYE
Let me know if that helps!
Cheers 🙂
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DVortex
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11-15-2016 09:19 AM
OK, I downloaded and installed the previous version of HP Synaptics driver and the touch screen now is controllable.
Now I can wait for an updated driver to fix a problem that HP doesn't seem to admit, know about, or care about.
11-15-2016 12:21 PM
Hello, @chrislind22 - Greetings!
Thanks for accessing the HP Support Forums for extra support! I see that you are experiencing issues with your Synaptics touchpad. I will do my best to assist you with this issue 🙂
I would suggest you go through the troubleshooting steps mentioned here: http://hp.care/2f1DqWH
If the issue persists, try downloading and installing Synaptics Windows 10 driver from here: http://hp.care/2dKYoYE
Let me know if that helps!
Cheers 🙂
Please click "Accepted Solution" on the post that solves your issue to help others find the solution. To show appreciation for my help, please click the "Thumbs Up Icon" below!
DVortex
I am not an HP Employee