Synaptics Driver Version 17.0.18.8 -

in the Control Panel to uninstall the existing Synaptics driver. Clean Installation

If the driver stops responding, a conflicting mouse driver may be installed. Uninstall all third-party mouse software, then reinstall Synaptics. synaptics driver version 17.0.18.8

If you are using an older machine and this driver is running smoothly, keep it. However, if you have upgraded to Windows 10 21H2 or Windows 11, you will likely experience better performance by allowing Windows to use the native drivers instead. in the Control Panel to uninstall the existing

that disables the touchpad while keys are pressed to prevent accidental clicks. Users, especially gamers who need to use the WASD keys and the mouse simultaneously, frequently downgrade to version 17.0.18.8 to regain this functionality. Installation Guide keep it. However