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    Synaptics on any model?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by noroom, Sep 2, 2005.

  1. noroom

    noroom Notebook Enthusiast

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    Can the synaptics touchpad drivers be installed on any make/model laptop?

    Right now I'm looking to install them on a Compaq Presario R3000. Is this possible?

    Also, what is the latest version and where can I get it from?
     
    noroom, Sep 2, 2005
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    led2112 Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    Go to HP support and they will give you the exact ones you need for the r3000.
    FYI if you use firefox use and older version of the drivers for the scroll feature, there seems to be a problem in the newer drivers and firefox.
     
    led2112, Sep 2, 2005
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    noroom Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well, I came here to ask because when I went looking for them at the compaq download website, but they only offer the ALPS Touchpad Driver 1.0.

    Does that mean I can't install Synaptics on it?
     
    noroom, Sep 2, 2005
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    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The r3000 comes with an Alps touchpad, so only an Alps touchpad driver will work, Synaptics drivers work only with Synaptics touchpads.
     
    miner, Sep 2, 2005
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    Oh... I see... Heh, I seemed dumb. Sorry, I'm new to the laptop scene. Thanks for the help!
     
    noroom, Sep 3, 2005
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    Alphafox Notebook Consultant

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    I had the same problem, go to the synaptics web site and get the newest driver. it fixes the scrolling issue in firefox and the annoying scrolling speed issues I had where it flys all over the screen =)
     
    Alphafox, Sep 5, 2005
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