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Synaptics® PS/2 Port TouchPad Update (Windows 8 64bit)

    Applicable Models
    About this download
    System Requirements
    File Info
    Preparation
    Download & Install

    IMPORTANT: This file is only for use with the models identified. Not all models are sold in all countries.

    This information is for the following models:

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    • SVS13112FXP
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    • SVS13112FXW
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    • SVS15113FXS
    • SVS15115FBB
    • SVS15115FDB
    • SVS15115FLB
    • SVS15115FXB
    • SVS15116FXB
    • SVS15116FXS
    • SVS15117FDB
    • SVS15117FLB
    • SVS15118FXB
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    About this download

    Benefits and improvements

    This utility installs an updated version of the Synaptics PS/2 Port TouchPad Update software to resolve the following issues:
    • Horizontal scrolling is unavailable although the option to use the function is set to enable
    • Click and Drag features when using multiple fingers (Two-Finger or Three-Finger) does not work
    • The Back/Forward function (Three-Finger Flick) cannot be enabled from the VAIO® Control Center when the "Three-Finger Flick" function is disabled in the Mouse Property settings.

    System Requirements

    Operating Systems

    • Windows® 8 64-bit

    File Info

    File Name

    • EP0000600578.exe

    File Version

    • 16.2.16.3

    File Size

    • 60.75 MB

    Release Date

    • 12-04-2012

    Before You Start

    Important Notes

    Important: Before installing this update, the current version of the Synaptics PS/2 Port TouchPad software must be uninstalled. This update cannot overwrite the current driver software. To manually uninstall the existing driver follow one of the two options listed below.

    Note: The computer must be restarted after uninstalling the existing driver. Install this update EP0000600578.exe, then restart the computer after the installation is complete.

    Option 1: How to uninstall the existing driver.

    1. Double-click SPDTPD-0278715-1082.EXE and follow the on-screen uninstall instructions
    2. Restart the computer to completely remove the current software
    3. Move the cursor to the upper right corner, then select "Settings".
    4. Click the "Power" icon
    5. Click "Restart" to restart your computer

    Option 2: How to uninstall the existing driver.

    1. Move the cursor to the upper right corner of your screen select "Search" then type "Control Panel"
    2. In the Control Panel, under "Programs", click "Uninstall a Program"
    3. Double-click "Synaptics Pointing Device Driver", and follow the on-screen uninstall instructions

    4. Note:The computer "MUST" be restarted to completely remove the existing driver.

    5. Move the cursor to the upper right corner and select "Settings"
    6. Click "Power" then click "Restart" to restart the computer and complete the uninstallation

    Download & Install

    Download and Installation Instructions

    1. To ensure that no other program interferes with the installation, save all work and close all other programs. The Taskbar should be clear of applications before proceeding.
    2. Download the EP0000600578.exe file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
    3. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the EP0000600578.exe file to begin the installation.
    4. At the "User Account Control" screen, click "Yes".
    5. At the "Select Country" screen, select the country for this installation, and then click "Next".
    6. At the "Synaptics PS/2 Port TouchPad Update Ver. 16.2.16.3" screen, click "Next".
    7. At the "License Agreement" dialog, read the agreement, then, if you agree, click "I Agree" to continue with the installation.
    8. At the "You must restart your computer to apply these changes" screen, click "Restart Now" to restart the computer.

    After the computer restarts, the installation of the Synaptics PS/2 Port TouchPad Update is complete.