Overview
User Interface
- Data collection: None beyond standard telemetry (error logs, driver version). No user input tracking or gesture analytics uploaded to Dell.
- Permissions: Requires no internet access for core function; update checks use standard HTTPS to
dl.dell.com. - Vulnerability history: No known CVEs specific to Dell Touchpad Assistant as of [current year]. However, older versions (pre-2021) used an insecure local service that could be stopped by non-admin users – patched in v3.2.1.
Recommendation:
Keep the application updated via SupportAssist to avoid legacy vulnerabilities.
- Go to Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Touchpad.
- If you see a message saying "Your PC has a precision touchpad," you do not need the Dell Assistant.
- If you see "Dell Touchpad" in the header, you need the Assistant.
: Adjusting scrolling speed and enabling vertical or horizontal scroll paths. Gesture Management