The ASUS Touchpad Windows driver is software that allows your ASUS laptop's touchpad to communicate properly with the Windows operating system. It ensures that features like tapping, scrolling, multi-finger gestures, and adjusting sensitivity work smoothly. Without the proper driver, your touchpad might not work or function incorrectly, so it's important to install the correct driver for optimal performance.

How to Install the ASUS Touchpad Driver:

Method 1: Using Windows Update (Automatic Installation)

1. Check for Windows Updates:

   • Go to Settings ? Update & Security ? Windows Update.
   • Click on Check for Updates. If an update for the touchpad driver is available, it will be downloaded and installed automatically.

2. Reboot your system:

   • After installation, restart your laptop to apply the changes.

Method 2: Download and Install from the ASUS Support Website

1. Go to the ASUS Support Page:

   • Visit the official ASUS Support website.

2. Search for Your Laptop Model:

   • Enter your ASUS laptop model number (e.g., ASUS VivoBook X512) into the search box or select your model from the available options.

3. Navigate to the Drivers & Tools Section:

   • On the product page for your model, go to the Driver & Tools section.

4. Choose Your Operating System:

   • Select your version of Windows (e.g., Windows 10 or Windows 11) from the drop-down menu.

5. Find the Touchpad Driver:

   • Scroll through the list of drivers and find the Touchpad or ATK/ELAN/Windows Precision driver. It may be listed under Input or Touchpad.

6. Download the Driver:

   • Click on the Download button next to the correct touchpad driver.

7. Install the Driver:

   • After downloading, double-click the setup file and follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver.
   • Restart your laptop after installation is complete.

Method 3: Using Device Manager (Automatic Search)

1. Open Device Manager:

   • Right-click on the Start menu and select Device Manager.

2. Find the Touchpad:

   • Expand the Mice and other pointing devices category. You should see something like "Synaptics Touchpad" or "ELAN Touchpad."

3. Update the Driver:

   • Right-click on the touchpad device and select Update driver.
   • Choose Search automatically for updated driver software.
   • Windows will search for the latest driver online and install it if an update is found.

4. Restart:

   • After installation, restart your laptop.

Troubleshooting

• Touchpad Not Working After Installation:

  • If your touchpad is still not working after installation, try uninstalling the driver from Device Manager and then reinstalling it.

• Enable/Disable Touchpad:

  • Sometimes, the touchpad can be accidentally disabled. You can enable it by pressing a special function key (e.g., Fn + F9) or through the Mouse Settings in Windows.

• Check BIOS Settings:

  • In some cases, the touchpad may be disabled in the BIOS. To check this, restart your computer, press the designated key (usually F2, Esc, or Del) to enter BIOS, and look for the touchpad settings under Advanced or Integrated Peripherals.

By following these steps, you should be able to install or update the ASUS Touchpad driver and resolve most touchpad-related issues.