Synaptics Touchpad Driver

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This package provides Synaptics Touchpad Driver and is supported on Inspiron 3521/5521/3721/5721 and Vostro 2521 running the following Windows Operating Systems: Windows 7 and Windows 8.
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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes
- Not Applicable

Enhancements
- Adjusted scroll speed for using free scrolling
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Version

17.0.8.1, A06

Release date

29 Oct 2013

Download Type

Driver

Category

Mouse, Keyboard & Input Devices

Importance

Recommended
Dell Technologies recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains changes to maintain overall system health. It ensures that the system software remains current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers, and software) and may include other new features.
Available formats

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: Input_Driver_C00G9_WN_17.0.8.1_A06.EXE
File Size: 56.95 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
Dell Update Packages (DUP) in Microsoft Windows 32bit format have been designed to run on Microsoft Windows 64bit Operating Systems. Dell Update Packages (DUP) in Microsoft Windows 64bit format will only run on Microsoft Windows 64bit Operating Systems. When selecting a device driver update be sure to select the one that is appropriate for your operating system.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
9c91d22f74a85633888e7ee9028b7cf1
SHA1:
41ab49afb1567c9afcbbb124b57f7dcc88ec5498
SHA-256:
b1efc11ec47177f6ec127502944af6ecbc7ca4dace04da2581576ab331476737

File Format: ZipPack External
File Name: Touchpad_Synaptics_W7_W8_X00_A06_Setup-C00G9_ZPE.exe
File Size: 51.09 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file contains a compressed (or zipped) set of files. Download the file to a folder on your hard drive, and then run (double-click) it to unzip the set of files. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
317d5079a261002e21d8e5cda983aef3
SHA1:
40a983aef1cb097a74f205801d504517c11cdfc4
SHA-256:
c4267dbbba4805e613c8cec8ac79a2562df13afb906644068157b3c448faae84

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Synaptics Touchpad
Dell Update Package (DUP) Instructions
Download
1. Click Download File to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.

Installation
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file.
2. Read over the release information presented in the dialog window.
3. Download and install any prerequisites identified in the dialog window before proceeding.
4. Click the Install button.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.

Hard Drive Installation (via WinZip) with Setup.exe File

Download

1.Click Download File, to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click Save or Save this program to disk and click OK. The Save In: window appears.
3. From the Save In: field, click the down arrow then click to select Desktop and click Save. The file will download to your desktop.
4. If the Download Complete window appears, click Close. The file icon appears on your desktop.

Install

1.Double-click the new icon on the desktop
2.The Self-Extracting window appears and prompts you to extract or unzip to "C:\DELL\DRIVERS\Rxxxxx".(Where 'Rxxxx' is the name of the file to be downloaded). Write down this path so the executable (I.e.Setup.exe) file can be found later.
3. The Self-Extractor window appears.
4. Click OK.
5. After completing the file extraction, if the Self-Extractor window is still open, close it.
6. Click Start button and then click Run.
7. Type "C:\DELL\DRIVERS\Rxxxxx" (where 'Rxxxx' is the name of the file) in the Open textbox and then click OK.
8. Follow the on-screen installation instructions.

Reboot will be required

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