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Fix: Extension Is Incompatible with Driver Version Error
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Updated onMarch 13, 2024
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Most modern Windows computers come installed with Synapticdriversfor touchpads. However, while accessing themousesetting the user may encounter Control Panel extension is incompatible with adriverversion error.
Several users have reported similar errors:When I go to the control panel and access themousesettings, it starts out with a box saying “control panel extension is incompatible withdriverversion). Then it lets me into the dialogue to play with themousesettings.
If you are also troubled by this error, here are a couple of troubleshooting tips to help you resolve the Control Panel extension is incompatible withdriverversion error in Windows.
How do I fix the Control Panel extension is incompatible with driver version error?
1. Update mouse driver
Updating the Synaptic driver can help you resolve the issue if the error is occurring due to incompatible mousedrivers. If you are using a third-partymousefrom a premium brand, check the manufacturer’s website fordriverupdates.
When handling drivers it is always a good idea to use a professional tool, such asPC HelpSoft Driver Updater. If your mouse driver is out of date, this tool will allow you to download an actualized copy in a matter of minutes.
2. Rename main.cpl
3. Reinstall Synaptics driver
Reinstalling the Synapticsdrivercan fix any issues that may occur due to a corrupteddriver.
If the issue persists, try to install thedrivermanually from the Control Panel.
What if the Updatedriverbutton is greyed out?
4. Run System File Checker tool
The Control Panel extension is incompatible withdriverversion error that can occur due to a corrupteddriveror incompatiblehardware.
We covered a similar problem in ourResolve the ‘WebDriver Cannot be Resolved to a Type’ issuearticle, so be sure to visit it.
Follow all the steps in this article one by one to resolve the error.
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Tashreef Shareef
Tashreef Shareef is a software developer turned tech writer. He discovered his interest in technology after reading a tech magazine accidentally. Now he writes about everything tech from Windows to iOS and streaming services to IoT at WindowsReport.
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