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Synaptics Touchpad

Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by grendata, Jun 2, 2006.

grendata Notebook Enthusiast

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This problem only started the other day but I want to know if anyone can help.

If I open Mouse Properties, go to the Device Settings tab and try to click on Settings to launch the Synaptics control panel I get the following message.

An exception occured while trying to run "shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL "C:\WINDOWS\system32\main.cpl","

The touchpad still works as normal and up to a few days ago so did the advanced settings. I have already tried to download the drivers but they did not solve the problem. Any ideas?

grendata, Jun 2, 2006

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kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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Are there any devices not installed correctly according to the control panel? Have you tried removing the device and then reinstalling?

kegobeer, Jun 3, 2006

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you should get the driver from synaptics instead of asus. Asus blew up their drivers, for example on the a8jm.

gusto5, Jun 4, 2006

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Sorry, I should mentioned that I am using a LG S1 laptop. BTW, what do you mean Asus blew up their drivers?

grendata, Jun 5, 2006

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