How to use Apple Magic Trackpad on Windows

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In this article we will show you how to use Apple Magic Trackpad on Windows. The Magic Trackpad from Apple looks like a much more comfortable way to control and interact with a computer than a mouse. It runs on two AA batteries and connects to your desktop or laptop computer via Bluetooth.

The Magic Trackpad has no buttons, but you can click or double-click by tapping anywhere on its large surface. You can scroll pages with two fingers, and you can switch between open apps by swiping with four fingers. If you like the Apple Magic Trackpad but use Windows, you can still use the multi-touch device on your Windows computer by using Boot Camp drivers that have been extracted.

Apple made its Magic Trackpad work with Windows, but only if you use their Boot Camp tool for running two operating systems at once. Digital Inspiration, a tech blog, shows you step-by-step how to get the Apple Magic Trackpad patch for Boot Camp, extract the files you need, and install them on your Windows computer.

Ways to use Apple Magic Trackpad on Windows

The Apple Boot Camp

Apple Boot Camp is a set of programmes that lets you use Windows 11/10 on a Mac running macOS. It also seems like you can use it to make some Apple hardware work on your Windows PC. This is how my friend got her Apple Magic Trackpad to work on her Windows 11/10 desktop.

You will need to get a copy of Apple’s Boot Camp software. Use this file if you have 32-bit Windows. Use this one if you have 64-bit Windows. This page has information about Boot Camp and how to get Mac hardware to work in Windows. You can also go to the official Apple support site to know more information. Here are the steps for putting the Apple Bootcamp method into action:

1. Download the correct version of Boot Camp for your PC.
2. Download the Apple Magic Trackpad Control Panel from here.
3. Install both onto your PC and connect the Trackpad if you haven’t already.
4. Your Apple Magic Trackpad should now work.

The Magic Utilities method

Magic Utilities is a third-party software company that makes apps that make it easier for Windows and Mac to work together. It works well with the Apple Magic Trackpad because it can connect to Apple devices via Bluetooth and is compatible with Boot Camp. It costs money, $5.99 a year for a single user, but you can try it out for free first. Here’s how to get your Apple Trackpad to work on your Windows PC with the Magic Utilities programme:

1. Download the Magic Utilities app from here.
2. Install it onto your PC and allow it access to devices and anything else it requires.
3. Use your Apple Magic Trackpad.

The Mac Precision Touchpad method

You can use the Apple Magic Trackpad on your PC with software called Mac Precision Touchpad, which is available on GitHub. Getting your Trackpad to work on your PC is a very simple process. Here’s how to get the Mac Precision Touchpad to work on your PC:

1. Navigate to this page and download the latest version of the file.
2. Extract the file somewhere on your PC.
3. Right-click AmtPtpDevice.cer and select Install.
4. Open the AmtPtpDevice folder in the download.
5. Right-click AmtPtpDevice.inf and select Install.

FAQ

How do I scroll with Magic Trackpad on Windows?

There’s no way to get Apple trackpad gestures to work on Windows, though. Apple doesn’t make a driver for Windows, and Microsoft doesn’t officially support the Apple trackpad on Windows.

Is trackpad ++ safe?

Please choose “Keep” or “Install anyway”… Trackpad++ is free of adware and malware in every way. Please look at VirusTotal’s most complete security report for Trackpad++ version 3.6 (built on December 18, 2022). Information about the latest stable build.

How do I turn on my Apple Magic keyboard touchpad?

Go to Settings > General > Trackpad to change how your trackpad works. You can change the speed at which the pointer moves and the direction in which it scrolls. Tap to Click and Two Finger Secondary Click can also be turned on or off.

Is trackpad better than mouse?

When the study participants used the touchpad instead of the mouse, their neck and shoulder muscles worked 45% harder than when they used the mouse. We also saw 25% more muscle activity in the forearms of people who used touchpads, which also makes them feel more tired and uncomfortable.