What is the Synaptics SMBus TouchPad Windows Driver?

The Synaptics SMBus TouchPad driver is a software component that enables the operating system (such as Windows) to communicate with the Synaptics TouchPad hardware, which is typically found on laptops or other devices with a built-in touchpad for cursor control.

• Synaptics is a company known for developing touchpad technology and drivers for laptops and other portable devices.
• SMBus stands for System Management Bus, which is a communication protocol used to manage system devices, including the touchpad, within a computer.

The Synaptics SMBus TouchPad driver is required for your system to properly recognize and use the touchpad hardware, allowing you to use touch-based gestures like tapping, scrolling, zooming, and multi-finger gestures (depending on the specific features of the touchpad).