Step-by-Step Download & Update of Synaptics Drivers on Windows - Hassle-Free

2 options to update your Synaptics drivers

It’s always important to keep yourSynaptics drivers up-to-date so as to keep your Synaptics products (such as a touchpad) in tiptop shape and nip all kinds of problems in the bud. In this post, we’re going to show you 2 easy options to help you get the latestSynaptics drivers .

2 options to update Synaptics drivers

Both methods below work in Windows 10 , 8.1 , and 7 . You may not have to try both; just browse through the list and take your pick:

1. Update my Synaptics drivers manually
2. Update my Synaptics drivers automatically (Recommended)

Method 1: Update my Synaptics drivers manually

Warning : Downloading the wrong driver or installing it incorrectly can compromise your laptop’s stability and even cause the whole system to crash. So please proceed at your own peril. If you’re not comfortable playing around with drivers, or worrying about any risks in the process, jump toMethod 2 .

To manually update yourSynaptics drivers:

First you might need to head to your laptop’s manufacturer’s official website(i.e. the OEM website,like Dell, ASUS etc.) and search the drivers available for your product model. Then be sure toONLY choose the driver package corresponding with your specific flavor of Windows version and then download & install it manually.

Finally, restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

Method 2: Update my Synaptics drivers automatically (Recommended)

If you don’t have the time, patience or computer skills to update your Killer network driver manually, you can do it automatically with Driver Easy .

Driver Easy will automatically recognize your system and find the correct drivers for it. You don’t need to know exactly what system your computer is running, you don’t need to risk downloading and installing the wrong driver, and you don’t need to worry about making a mistake when installing.

You can update your drivers automatically with eitherthe FREE or the Pro version of Driver Easy. But with the Pro version it takes just 2 clicks:

1. Download and install Driver Easy.
2. Run Driver Easy and click the Scan Now button. Driver Easy will then scan your computer and detect any problem drivers.
   
3. You can upgrade to the Pro version and click Update All to automatically download and install the correct version of ALL the drivers that are missing or out of date on your system.

You can also click Update to do it for free if you like, but it’s partly manual.
4. Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

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If you have any problems while using Driver Easy , feel free to contact our support team at support@drivereasy.com . Be sure to attach the URL of this article if needed for more expedient and efficient guidance.

There you go – 2 easy ways to get the latest drivers for Synaptics devices. Hope this helps and feel free to drop us a comment if you have any further questions.

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