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synaptics pointing device driver - Synaptics PS-2 Port Pointing Device

Looking for the right synaptics pointing device driver for your touchpad? You’re in the right place. This page gives you a safe, direct download for the Synaptics PS-2 Port Pointing Device, tailored for Input Devices on Windows XP, Windows NT 4.0, plus clear install steps and fixes if something doesn’t work.

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Download - synaptics pointing device driver for Synaptics PS-2 Port Pointing Device

Device type: Input Devices

Supported OS: Windows XP, Windows NT 4.0

File name: SynapticsPS-2PortTouchPad.EXE

Date added: 2003-12-26

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What this driver does

This synaptics pointing device driver enables and optimizes your laptop’s touchpad, unlocking smooth cursor control, scrolling, and gestures for Synaptics PS/2‑port touchpads on older Windows platforms. It’s ideal when Windows installs only a basic mouse driver or your gestures stop working after a reinstall.

Compatibility notes

  • Designed for Windows XP, Windows NT 4.0 only. For newer Windows versions, use a later Synaptics package from your laptop vendor.
  • Hardware: Synaptics PS/2 touchpads commonly found in many laptops of the XP era.

How to install

Method for .EXE installer

Installer: SynapticsPS-2PortTouchPad.EXE

  • Download the installer and save it to your desktop.
  • Right‑click the file and choose Run as administrator.
  • Follow on‑screen steps until completion.
  • Restart Windows to apply the driver.
  • Verify in Device Manager under Mice and other pointing devices → Synaptics PS/2 Port TouchPad.

Troubleshooting

  • Installer won’t run: Ensure you’re on Windows XP, Windows NT 4.0. Right‑click the installer → Run as administrator.
  • Device not detected: In BIOS, make sure the internal pointing device is enabled. Try toggling Touchpad/Trackpad settings.
  • Gestures missing: Uninstall any generic “PS/2 Compatible Mouse” driver, restart, then reinstall this synaptics pointing device driver.
  • Code 10 or 43 errors: Remove the device in Device Manager → Action → Scan for hardware changes → install via .INF.
  • Driver conflicts: If another touchpad vendor driver is installed (e.g., Alps/ELAN), uninstall it first, then reboot and install this package.
  • Roll back: Device Manager → TouchPad → Driver tab → Roll Back Driver if a recent change broke functionality.

Internal reference path for support: SynapticsPS-2PortTouchPad.EXE

FAQ

What is the synaptics pointing device driver?

It’s the software that lets Windows fully communicate with your Synaptics touchpad, enabling smooth cursor control and features like scrolling and tapping. This package is for Input Devices on Windows XP, Windows NT 4.0.

Will this work on Windows 7, 8, 10, or 11?

No. This build targets Windows XP, Windows NT 4.0. For newer systems, download a later synaptics pointing device driver from your laptop manufacturer’s support page.

How do I check the installed driver version?

  • Open Device Manager → Mice and other pointing devices.
  • Right‑click Synaptics PS/2 Port TouchPad → Properties → Driver tab.
  • Driver Version is shown there. Current package value:

The cursor is jittery after install. What should I try?

Reduce sensitivity in the Synaptics control panel, clean the touchpad surface, and ensure only one pointing device driver is active. Reboot after changes.

Is this the right file for my laptop model?

If your hardware is a Synaptics PS/2 touchpad and you run Windows XP, Windows NT 4.0, this synaptics pointing device driver is appropriate. For USB or newer I2C touchpads, use a newer package.

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Driver file data
Vendor: Synaptics™
Device: Synaptics PS-2 Port Pointing Device
Type: Input Devices
Operating Systems: Windows XP,Windows NT 4.0
File name: SynapticsPS-2PortTouchPad.EXE
File size: 346142 bytes
Date added: 2003-12-26
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