Trackpad++ is the world's first alternate Windows driver for Apple Multi Touch and Force Touch trackpads of the Apple Macbook, Macbook Pro / Retina and Air notebooks. Trackpad++ driver easily and automatically integrates itself with the Apple Boot Camp drivers, and comes with a Trackpad++ Control Module, the comprehensive control panel:

Trackpad++ is not (proudly not!) a generic PC touch pad driver or whatsoever similar standard implementation. Trackpad++ is YOUR truly independent and custom-crafted trackpad driver for Boot Camp. The Trackpad++ project has been constantly evolving since 2011, to bring YOU the most satisfying experience: an optimal blend of the familiar Mac gestures, tuned for YOUR MacBook generation and YOUR version of the Microsoft Windows environment. Trackpad++ has been created for people who realize that MacBook is not a PC, and it should not pretend to be 'just the PC', even when it runs Windows. So better try the Trackpad++ yourself and compare... If YOU enjoy the quality of the driver and our dedication towards its development, then please consider to support the Trackpad++ project by donating. Many thanks!

Windows 11 compatibility: as of Jan 2024, there exists at least one working method of installing Windows 11 on most MacBook models (by bypassing the TPM 2.0 hardware requirement). We have thoroughly tested the Trackpad++ driver with the final build of Windows 11 23H2, and ensured that everything works perfectly. So, from now on, Trackpad++ becomes Windows 11 compatible! Also, Trackpad++ driver is Microsoft cross-signed: no need to manipulate the Secure Boot settings anymore, as Windows fully trusts the cross-signed driver component.

Features & benefits of the Trackpad++ driver

• 2, 3 and 4-finger gestures, such as pinch-to-zoom, back / forward, middle mouse button, Windows 10 / 11 gestures, and more;
  
  
• 3-finger drag with unique option to increase the pointer speed when dragging (much better than Boot Camp's semi-broken drag);
  
  
• User-customizable option to ignore accidental input when typing, and many more powerful tweaks / enhancements;
  
  
• Improved 2-finger scrolling experience: accelerated / natural scrolling model is implemented, and 3 optimal presets provided;
  
  
• Improved pointer ballistics (i.e. how the pointer speed depends on the finger speed, comes with 6 built-in optimal presets);
  
  
• Trackpad++ Control Module for adjusting the trackpad settings. All possible settings put together conveniently, see screenshot;
  
  
• Full, native support of the Microsoft Windows 7 / 8 (32-bit / 64-bit), Windows 10 (64-bit), and Windows 11 (64-bit).

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

This couldn't be easier! Please simply download and launch the Trackpad++ installer.

The installer works on both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows. Follow the simple on-screen instructions to install the trackpad driver component and the Trackpad++ Control Module software.

Upon installing the Trackpad++ driver and Control Module, your computer will need to be restarted and will do so automatically at the end of the installation. It is recommended to close the running programs, pause downloads, etc., before you start the installation procedure.

If you are upgrading from an earlier version, please close the Trackpad++ Control Module before starting the installer! To do so, right click a notification area icon of the Trackpad++ (the small ‘++’ icon), choose ‘Exit’ and proceed with the installation.

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Stable / Daily Driver Developer: retired but stable build from 2019 (repacked with fixed bootloader)

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The custom recovery image (look for a .tar or .tar.md5 file verified for gtexswifi / SM-T280).

HOW TO DONATE

Dear Trackpad++ User,

If you would like to donate for the Trackpad++ development and get the permanent Personal Serial Number as Trackpad++ supporter:


PLEASE DO THE FOLLOWING


Please send an email to our support address with the subject e.g. "Donate for Trackpad++".

We will respond with a very simple instruction at the end of which we assign the permanent Personal Serial Number.

Currently we process the requests manually, within maximum 6 hours. Your appreciation really matters! Thank you very much!

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Trackpad++ is 100%, proudly clean from adware and malware. Please see the most comprehensive VirusTotal report for current build!

Version 3.6 for Windows 7 / 8 / 10 / 11, compiled on May 3, 2026.

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Attention Windows 10 / 11 users! You may see a prompt stating the package you’re trying to install is "not commonly downloaded". Please click "Keep" or “Install anyway”...

Trackpad++ is 100%, proudly clean from adware and malware! Please see the most comprehensive VirusTotal security report for current Trackpad++ version 3.6 (build from 05/03/2026).

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Build info: most recent stable build.
64-bit Trackpad++ driver component status: MICROSOFT CROSS-SIGNED.

Please see our other tools for Boot Camp     |     DimBar (for Macbook Pro)     |     DrFan (for iMac)     |     ExtraMagic (for Magic Trackpad)

NOTICE: Trackpad++ Control Module is a donationware which requires mandatory weekly update. If the week has passed and Trackpad++ Control Module was not updated, Trackpad++ driver will be using the Boot Camp driver settings, unless the Trackpad++ Control Module is updated. Trackpad++ setup automatically installs or updates both the Trackpad++ driver and the Trackpad++ Control Module.

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