V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r
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Q: A NEW TRACKPAD DRIVER IS OUT

I've got a good news for Macbook Pro / Air owners: a new multitouch trackpad driver for Windows 7 is out.

This driver (codenamed 'Trackpad++') neither contains, nor modifies the original Apple code.
However, it relies on Apple drivers stack for raw hardware access, that's why Boot Camp 3.1 shall be installed first.

Features of the Trackpad++ driver (vs. Boot Camp 3.1 driver):

1. Improved pointer ballistics (pointer movement can be very slow or very fast, depending on the finger speed);

2. Dramatically improved two-finger scrolling experience: Mac OS X-similar (accelerated) scrolling model implemented;

3. Elimination of the most annoying Windows issue of Apple Multitouch Trackpad, i.e. false detection of drag'n'drop actions;

4. Trackpad++ Control Module for adjusting the Trackpad settings.

Supported Macbook Pro generations: Early 2008, Late 2008, Early 2009, Mid 2009;
Supported Macbook Air generations: all generations;
Supported Windows versions: Windows 7 32-bit, Windows 7 64-bit (Boot Camp 3.1 shall be installed first).

You may visit http://trackpad.powerplan7.com for details.

Just by the way: there was an extensive beta-testing phase, and a lot of volunteers have tried Trackpad++ already, so I can assure You that the driver is rock-stable.

P.S. I wrote this driver. My another project is Power Plan Assistant - a popular utility for Boot Camp-enabled Macbook Pro and Air notebooks.

Cheers, and enjoy Trackpad++, something Apple definitely have had to implement a while ago... but I know and You know - it never would...

Posted on May 21, 2010 1:05 AM

by Vlad-imir,Solvedanswer
Vlad-imir Vlad-imir
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@ALL: I recommend to verify the installer with VirusTotal.com, you will see that the package is 100% clean, as reported by more than 50 antivirus and antimalware engines. As for the reputation scores, they are not the best measure - e.g. I update the files weekly, so there will never be enough users of the same (bit exact) executable to really gain the reputation thing, as calculated by some institutions. Website hosting location does not really matter, because the files are anyways hosted via FileCluster.com, with the mirrors both in the USA and EU.

 

Yes, I agree, the thread is too old, and too outdated. Not only the first pages, but I would say pages 1 to 60 contain the discussions which are not relevant anymore. The software has evolved dramatically, and now has the simple automatic installation, fully configurable multitouch gestures, etc., etc. - all of the things it had obviously missed initially.

 

So I feel it's time to close the topic. I would like to say THANK YOU to everyone who participated in the discussion! For any questions, feedback, critics :), please feel free to contact me directly via support email.

 

Cheers,

Vladimir

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  • by V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r,

    V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r Dec 16, 2011 12:11 AM in response to Skye19
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    Dec 16, 2011 12:11 AM in response to Skye19

    Yes. We are closer now. It's all not that straightforward, though...

    The user-defined action per each gesture sounds good. But again, it's not just 1-2-3 and we have it.

    Keep an eye on the future updates.

  • by Skye19,

    Skye19 Skye19 Dec 16, 2011 12:40 AM in response to V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r
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    Dec 16, 2011 12:40 AM in response to V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r

    thanks Vladimir, you're doing a great job in improving usability for bootcamp users.

  • by Frankjl,

    Frankjl Frankjl Dec 16, 2011 10:31 AM in response to V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r
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    Dec 16, 2011 10:31 AM in response to V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r

    I was about to install. But because of the nature of involvement between the software your pviding and my hardware I Read your terms and conditions.

     

    Care to explain why you dont guarantee that malicous code is not included when your the one behind the boards?

  • by V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r,

    V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r Dec 16, 2011 10:56 AM in response to Frankjl
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    Dec 16, 2011 10:56 AM in response to Frankjl

    It's simple. Some web site, say, www.blabla.bla takes the program and publishes it (as they always do, without any permissions from author). Then the file on web site www.blabla.bla becomes infected. Maybe PC of the person who works as editor of this web site is filled with Trojans, who knows. Then you download the file onto your computer which, for example, operates the nuclear plant. Then... unleash your imagination So, would it be the fault of the author of the program? Definitely no. But where the virus was? In his program. Therefore, it's natural that the author wants to be (at least to some extent) protected against such scenarios.

     

    By the way, why not test the file with www.virustotal.com (more than 40 up-to-date antivirus engines). Or just use your regular antivirus/antispyware program.

     

    To summarize: to install or not to install ANY software is completely the question of faith. Some people believe that threats are everywhere, some people believe there is a ghost in the corner room. Some doesn't. This is it.

  • by Frankjl,

    Frankjl Frankjl Dec 16, 2011 11:20 AM in response to V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r
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    Dec 16, 2011 11:20 AM in response to V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r

    Iinstalled it. Got a error about being unable to communicate with trackpad. I uninstalled it. Now my trackpad is useless it does not work. I tried reinstalling your software. Not working. Re-installed boot camp drivers no go

     

    Any ideas?

     

     

    (edit) GOT it fixed. But I still get the unable to communicate with trackpad ++ driver. Double tap and everything else is not working so all I can do now is just move teh cursor and left click.

  • by V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r,

    V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r Dec 16, 2011 11:23 AM in response to Frankjl
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    Dec 16, 2011 11:23 AM in response to Frankjl

    What is an exact generation (year of production) of your Macbook Air?

  • by Skye19,

    Skye19 Skye19 Dec 16, 2011 11:26 AM in response to Frankjl
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    Dec 16, 2011 11:26 AM in response to Frankjl

    @Frankjl .... it's unfortunate that you're having some issues but did you follow the instructions exactly?

     

    I've only ever had one problem with installation and that was due to missing a step in the insatll intructions on the website. Other than that everything works as expected.

     

    did you install powerplan assistant first, are you running 64-bit windows 7 etc. ?

  • by Frankjl,

    Frankjl Frankjl Dec 16, 2011 11:33 AM in response to V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r
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    Dec 16, 2011 11:33 AM in response to V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r

    Mmacbook pro early 2011

    Installed powerplan first and then the trackpad ++.

     

    Yes, I am running windows 7 X64.

  • by V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r,

    V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r Dec 16, 2011 11:33 AM in response to Frankjl
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    Dec 16, 2011 11:33 AM in response to Frankjl

    Is Power Plan Assistant controlling the keyboard backlight successfully? I.e., can the keyboard backlight be turned off using this utility?

  • by Frankjl,

    Frankjl Frankjl Dec 16, 2011 11:41 AM in response to V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r
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    Dec 16, 2011 11:41 AM in response to V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r

    Well I tested the setting to turn off display and it worked.

     

    I dont see the settings for backlight. From what I see everything seems to e working fine with power plan

  • by V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r,

    V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r Dec 16, 2011 11:59 AM in response to Frankjl
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    Dec 16, 2011 11:59 AM in response to Frankjl

    Oh Lord!

     

    When you were installing the Power Plan Assistant, it asked you whether to install "the useful features for Boot Camp". It was right after the installation dialog is finished. You have either ignored this message, or answered "No".

     

    Could you please run the Power Plan installer again, now answering "Yes". And then answer "Yes" in the window which will say "64-bit OS detected". Then restart Windows (when asked). Then reinstall Trackpad++.

     

    It will work!

  • by Frankjl,

    Frankjl Frankjl Dec 16, 2011 11:53 AM in response to V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r
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    Dec 16, 2011 11:53 AM in response to V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r

    I did all of that.

     

    IT DOES NOT WORK!

     

    edit: Just in case I re-ran the installation- clicked yes etc. Still nto working.

     

    None the less- ill figure it out how to get the default driver working. Thanks for yoru time.

  • by V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r,

    V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r Dec 16, 2011 12:06 PM in response to Frankjl
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    Dec 16, 2011 12:06 PM in response to Frankjl

    OK! I was glad to assist; it's just too strange there is no option to turn off the keyboard backlight. It's designed to be there, if the user had answered "yes". Truly mysterious!

     

    Cheers

  • by mikegray,

    mikegray mikegray Dec 20, 2011 2:40 AM in response to V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r
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    Dec 20, 2011 2:40 AM in response to V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r

    Aaaargh!

     

    After successfully removing Trackpad++ several months ago, I decided to reinstall it and give it another try.

     

    For somereason, Windows hung and crashed during the installation process - right while I was trying to allow rights for a driver that isn't digitally signed. Now I get a communication error, and no amount of un- und reinstalling (programs, drivers, whatever) will fix it. Worst of all, I had restore system turned off.

     

    So ... do I have to reinstall Windows 7??

  • by V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r,

    V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r Dec 20, 2011 2:53 AM in response to mikegray
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    Dec 20, 2011 2:53 AM in response to mikegray

    I know, you will not believe it, but, in my opinion, this is not related to Trackpad++. I know, hard to believe... but it was an accidental crash from Windows 7. And since it had happened in the worst possible moment of time, you have got such results. Why I think so? Thousands of people use the new Trackpad++, I mean, thousands have re-downloaded it since the latest update which brought 3+ finger gestures. And only 2-3 people (including you) indicated the problem with the new version. Note that the people who have everything runnig well do not write on this forum. And you too would not write if it worked for you...

     

    Anyways, I can take a look and see what is going on and how to fix. We can set up, say, Skype session. Please contact me via support email.

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