How to check if the laptop supports Precision Touchpad

Unlike older Windows that do not have an appropriate touchpad driver, Windows 10 is equipped with precision drivers. The precision drivers provide superior functionality and are deeply integrated into Windows 10. Compared to older touchpads, the Precision Touchpad is very precise and easy to use.

Although the precision drivers are excellent, to use them, an Precision Touchpad is required. Without the Precision Touchpad, Windows will by default use the generic touchpad drivers. Additionally, you are often forced to install the touchpad driver provided by the laptop manufacturer to get extended functionality, like gesture support.

In general, most modern Windows 10 laptops are compatible with precision drivers. This is especially true for laptops with glass touchpads. If you're not sure if your laptop has the Precision Touchpad, you can check it out through the Windows 10 Settings app.

In this simple guide, let TipsMake  show how you can check if your laptop has an Precision Touchpad.

How to check for Precision Touchpad support on Windows 10

You can find out if your laptop has the Precision Touchpad directly from the Settings app. Here's how to do it.

Step 1. Open the Settings app.

Step 2. Click on the option "Devices".

Step 3. Select "Touchpad" on the sidebar.

Step 4. You will see the message "Your PC has a precision touchpad" on the right page if your laptop has a Precision Touchpad.

Detailed steps

Step 1. As stated before, you can check for Precision Touchpad support from the Settings app. So open the Settings app by searching for it in the Start menu. Alternatively, you can press the " Win + I " shortcut to open it.

Step 2. Install the touchpad will be found on the Devices page . So, click on the "Devices" option in the Settings app .

Step 3. On the sidebar, click the "Touchpad" option. This is where you'll find all the details about your laptop's touchpad and its various settings. For example, you can change the touchpad sensitivity, modify three-finger touch to middle-click, and so on from this page.

Step 4. If your laptop has a Precision Touchpad, you will see the message "Your PC has a precision touchpad" at the top. If you don't see this message, it means you only have a regular touchpad and you won't see any advanced options.

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It's easy to test Precision Touchpad support on a Windows 10 laptop.

Important Note : Remember that even if you have an Precision Touchpad, you need the precision drivers to use all of its features. The good thing is you don't have to worry about drivers as Windows 10 will download it for you automatically. When needed, you can also download them directly from the laptop manufacturer's website.

Kareem Winters

Update 03 December 2020