Syntpenh.exe Causes an Error Message in Windows XP

Article ID: 317818 - View products that this article applies to.
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SYMPTOMS

When you leave your computer with a Synaptics TouchPad installed idle for 15-20 minutes, you may receive the following error message:
Syntpenh.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
If you view the data that the error report contains, the following error signature information may be listed: 
   App Name      App Version  Module Name   Module Version  Offset
   -----------------------------------------------------------------
   Syntpenh.exe  6.0.20.0     Syntpenh.exe  6.0.20.0        00023f60
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RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, obtain and install an updated driver for your Synaptics TouchPad from the following Synaptics Web site:
http://www.synaptics.com/support/drivers/
(http://www.synaptics.com/support/drivers/)
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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.
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Article ID: 317818 - Last Review: March 13, 2002 - Revision: 1.1
APPLIES TO
  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
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