Touchpad issues can be exasperating, especially when you can’t afford to use a separate mouse with your laptop. And of course, you will want everything to work smoothly on your mobile PC, even if you have an alternative input device. In the following guide, we’ll show you how to solve a missing Synaptics driver error.

How do I fix the Snypatics driver is required for reflashing error?

1. Update your Synaptics touch-pad driver

Since 1986, Synaptics has been one of the largest producers of human interfacing devices and software.  Much like Microsoft, they have a very spotty record when it comes to updates. It’s possible that you’re running a buggy driver for your touchpad. The easiest way to fix this is by updating it using the above steps. Alternatively, you can use a reliable third-party tool for this procedure. With a few clicks, you can set it to scan, download, and install the latest and most suitable drivers for your Windows OS.

2. Download and Install latest Synaptics touchpad firmware

Your freshly installed or updated drivers may be causing a conflict with Synaptics touchpad firmware. If that’s the case, you’ll need to download the firmware or a firmware update utility from your manufacturer’s website. Disclaimer: this program needs to be upgraded from the free version in order to perform some specific actions. For instance, if you’re using Lenovo’s L540 ThinkPad, you can find the firmware on its download page. Since this seems to be a fairly prominent issue with Acer laptops, the updates can be found on their Drivers and Manuals page. However, we do acknowledge that you may be encountering the message A Synaptics driver is required for reflashing after you recently attempted to update your firmware. If that’s the case, we recommend trying an automatic third-party software that downloads and installs the latest drivers for your PC. With a simple click, the program will perform these actions and optimize your Windows OS, preventing conflicts with Synaptics touchpad firmware. SPONSORED

3. Set BIOS to default settings

4.  Uninstall the Touchpad device

After restarting your PC, Windows will once again install the drivers for your touchpad device. Do not manually install the drivers. This solution works best when it’s supplemented with the third solution (set BIOS to default settings) in this guide.

5. Install Synaptic precision touchpad drivers

Not only will this solution solve your problem but it will also allow you to perform more gestures on your touchpad device. It will also fix any other cursor-related issues.

6. Install generic Microsoft touchpad drivers

If you’re still encountering a Synaptics driver is required for reflashing error after exercising all the solutions in this guide, we suggest you bite the bullet and purchase an external mouse and completely turn off your laptop’s touchpad. Alternatively, you can contact your laptop’s vendor or manufacturer and escalate the issue further. Either way, we hope that you’ve found this guide to be helpful. For other touchpad and Windows-related errors, pay a visit to our extensive Fix Hub. Explore our extensive library of Software Guides to ensure fast future resolution of issues. Which solution worked for you? Leave a comment down below.

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