Synaptics Touchpad icon is missing from the System Tray after you upgrade from Windows 98 Second Edition to Windows XP (305847)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
  • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
This article was previously published under Q305847

SYMPTOMS

After you upgrade to Microsoft Windows XP Professional on a computer that runs Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), if you use a Synaptics Touchpad version 5.0.5 or 5.0.65, the touchpad icon may be missing from the system tray.

RESOLUTION

To work around this issue, reinstall the Synaptics Touchpad software after you successfully complete the upgrade.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

MORE INFORMATION

The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/15/2004
Keywords:kb3rdparty kbenv kbgraphic kbnofix kbprb kbsetup KB305847
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