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    Problems with installing Synaptics driver.

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by ryesher, Jun 25, 2009.

  1. ryesher

    ryesher Notebook Enthusiast

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    I installed the Synaptics Driver from their website as I have heard Dell's lacks many of the features but I can't seem to access most of the features and after switching it on this morning the touchpad behaves erratically? What am I doing wrong.

    I apologise for the noob question.
     
    ryesher, Jun 25, 2009
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    kendoisonfire Notebook Consultant

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    Dells newest alps driver seems to work fine with me and has some features, what features do you require?
     
    kendoisonfire, Jun 25, 2009
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    What notebook model are you talking about? If your notebook has an Alps touchpad, then a Synaptics driver is not going to work.
     
    Mastershroom, Jun 25, 2009
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    ryesher Notebook Enthusiast

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    It is a 1555 I was trying to get the three finger flick to work but the Dell driver doesn't support it, so I have tried the Synaptics one but not sure why the features aren't available.
     
    ryesher, Jun 25, 2009
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    ryesher Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thank you very much epguy3 I will try it later. I was under the impression that all synaptic features would work (ie three finger flick that I can't seem to do) but I guess a lot of it is down to the manufacturers drivers on what options are available or not.
     
    ryesher, Jul 1, 2009
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