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Should I remove Cypress TrackPad?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
2% remove it98% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Very good
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #5,416
United States Rank #5,206
Reach 0.0903%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 10.99 days
324.07 days >
Average installed length: 170.28 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
2.5.3.72 0.06%
2.5.3.65 2.02%
2.5.3.59 26.36%
2.5.3.52 0.22%
2.5.3.47 6.46%
2.5.3.43 1.69%
2.5.3.35 1.24%
2.5.1.72 3.99%
2.5.1.65 2.59%
2.5.1.59 0.90%
2.5.1.55 0.56%
2.5.1.52 0.28%
2.5.1.47 2.75%
2.5.1.42 1.41%
2.5.1.41 1.97%
2.5.1.27 6.97%
2.5.0.78 1.24%
2.5.0.76 0.90%
2.5.0.52 1.52%
2.5.0.43 0.22%
2.3.7.104 0.17%
2.3.7.43 0.06%
2.3.7.30 0.17%
2.3.6.34 2.02%
2.3.6.33 5.28%
2.3.6.30 3.37%
2.3.6.28 0.39%
2.3.6.26 8.32%
2.3.6.25 2.14%
2.3.6.21 2.08%
2.3.6.14 1.29%
2.3.6.12 4.05%
2.3.6.5 1.12%
2.3.6.3 5.12%
2.3.6.1 0.51%
2.3.6.0 0.56%

Other programs by Cypress Semiconductor, Inc

Cypress TrackPad

What is Cypress TrackPad?

This is the device driver software for various Cypress TrackPad models that comes with Dell and other manufacturer laptops. The driver is used to enabled the trackpad feature.

Overview

The most used version is 2.5.3.59, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The main program executable is CyCpIo.exe. The software installer includes 76 files and is usually about 52.68 MB (55,236,894 bytes).

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.cypress.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Cypress\TrackPad
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Cypress\TrackPad\unins000.exe
Estimated size: 52.68 MB

Program filesFiles installed by Cypress TrackPad

Program executable:CyCpIo.exe
Name:Cypress TrackPad
Trackpad Bus Monitor
Path:C:\Program Files\Cypress\TrackPad\CyCpIo.exe
MD5:d9b3322d643649ef560a2bc3f0daf2f8
Additional files:
  • CyHidWin.exe - Cypress MTG and APA Trackpads (Trackpad Gesture Engine Monitor)
  • CyTpService.exe - Cypress Trackpad Service
  • CyTp32.dll - Cypress Mouse Property (DLL file used to add Cypress Trackpad property page to mouse properties sheet.)
  • CyTp64.dll
  • CyCpIo.exe - Cypress TrackPad (Trackpad Bus Monitor)
  • DellDevices.exe - Cypress Trackpad (DellDevices)
  • Cytrackversion.exe - cytrackversion
  • CyTp64CHS.dll - Cypress TrackPad Software (User Interface for Setting TrackPad Property)
  • CyTp64CHT.dll
  • CyTp64DEU.dll
  • CyTp64ENU.dll
  • CyTp64ESP.dll
  • CyTp64FRA.dll
  • CyTp64JPN.dll
  • CyTp64KOR.dll
  • CyTp64NLD.dll
  • CyTp64PTB.dll
  • CyTp64RUS.dll
  • CyTp64SVE.dll
  • unins000.exe - Cypress Trackpad Software (Cypress Trackpad Software Uninstall Tool)
  • CySpelunker.dll
  • FastInst64.exe - FastInst (CyHidInstaller)
  • CyDIFxKbfltr.exe
  • CyDIFxMfltr.exe
  • CyTp64PTG.dll

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Scheduled Task
  • DellDevices.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{35E9E1A1-0D9A-4879-ABF7-BA8C9B31E18E}' (runs on registration).
Service
  • CyTpService.exe runs as a service named 'Cypress Trackpad Service' (CyTpService) "Cypress Trackpad Service".
2 Startup Files (All Users Run)
  • CyHidWin.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'CyHidWin' which loads as C:\Program Files\Cypress\TrackPad\CyHidWin.exe.
  • CyCpIo.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'CyCpIo' which loads as C:\Program Files\Cypress\TrackPad\CyCpIo.exe.

How do I remove Cypress TrackPad?

You can uninstall Cypress TrackPad from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
    • Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
    • Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
  2. When you find the program Cypress TrackPad, click it, and then do one of the following:
    • Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
    • Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Cypress TrackPad.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 65%
Win XP 0%
  
HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
  
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 2%
Keep it 98%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 73.40%
Windows 10 26.54%
Windows XP 0.06%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 31.30%
Windows 7 Ultimate 23.97%
Windows 7 Professional 15.12%
Windows 8.1 5.41%
Windows 8.1 Pro 5.13%
Windows 10 Pro 3.67%

Distribution by countryGeography

47.45% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 47.45%
  IQ 6.32%
  DZ 3.37%
  United Kingdom 3.14%
  Canada 3.04%
  Germany 2.58%
  India 2.53%
  Australia 2.44%
  France 2.06%
  Egypt 1.83%
  Saudi Arabia 1.41%
  Brazil 1.31%
  Netherlands 1.17%
  Turkey 1.03%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell 88.76%
Acer 3.76%
Hewlett-Packard 2.76%
Lenovo 2.24%
Samsung 0.71%
Medion 0.47%
Alienware 0.29%
GIGABYTE 0.29%
ASUS 0.29%
Toshiba 0.24%
Sony 0.18%
Common models
Dell Dell System XPS 15... 24.01%
Dell XPS 12 9Q23 13.98%
Dell Dell System XPS L3... 12.96%
Dell Dell System XPS L3... 6.51%
Dell Inspiron 3521 4.98%
Dell Inspiron N5110 3.58%

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