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ETDCtrl.exe o el archivo de la estación de control ETD es un componente de software general de ELAN Smart-Pad de ELAN Microelectronics. ELAN Smart-Pad es un tipo de panel táctil que regularmente se encuentra en las computadoras portátiles. El centro de control es administrado por ETDCtrl.exe, una pantalla de configuración que brinda diferentes tipos de alternativas para cambiar la configuración del panel táctil inteligente ELAN. Este no es un procedimiento oficial de Windows y además se puede desactivar fácilmente si hay problemas.
What is the ETD Control Center?
Como ya se mencionó, el ETD Control Center (ETDCtrl significa Elan Trackpad Device Control Center) es un software desarrollado por ELAN Microelectronics. Aún cuando verdaderamente no se sabe que cause problemas, puede portar un virus del centro de control ETD camuflado. Al mismo tiempo, pueden producirse problemas inclusive si el archivo está dañado. Es es por ello que que muchas persons optan por quitárselo.
The file itself is called ETDCtrl.exe and is located in a subfolder of the Windows directory. More exactly, it can be found in C: Program Files. However, it is quite easy to delete this file if you think it is a threat to your computer or may cause problems.
Should I uninstall ETD Control Center?
After all this effort, if you still have problems with ETDCtrl.exe, you can remove it by uninstalling ETDWare PS/2-x86 7.0.3.8 WHQL or ETDWare PS/2-x86 7.0.3.7 WHQL using Uninstall a program from the Windows control panel.
How can I fix ETD Control Center issues in Windows 10?
Due to this service error in ELAN task manager, you can choose to uninstall ETD control center or update Smart Pad driver for Windows 10.
Disable ETD control center in task manager
Mainly, because the Windows etdctrl.exe procedure is inactive, you may need to disable the ETD console at startup. Therefore, this touchpad service will not consume much CPU and will not respond to Windows 10.
- Right-click Start, then select Task Manager from the list.
- In Task Manager, locate and right-click the ETD control center on the Startup tab to disable it.
- Restart your computer for it to take effect.
Troubleshooting ETD error via touchpad driver update
Disabling the ETD control station does not work for you. You can continue to update the touchpad driver. Sometimes disabling the program doesn't work and the error flashes over and over again. Then go to the second method and try to fix the error by updating the driver. There are two alternatives to update the driver. First, please update the driver online or by other method to update the driver with the drivers. Therefore, follow these steps to update the driver.
Step 1 – Open Device Manager. It is on a different path with a different window.
Step 2 – Scroll down and select “Mice and other pointing devices”. Right-click on “ELAN Touchpad Driver” and select the “Update Driver” option.
Step 3 – The driver window appears and asks you to select one of the alternatives, for example, “Automatically check for driver software update” or “Check my computer for driver software”. Select the option accordingly.
Step 4 – Complete all phases of pilot setup. Click Finish to complete the installation.
Step 5 – Reboot your computer to restart all programs and fix any errors.
CONCLUSION
Esperamos que tenga una idea de qué es precisamente ETDCtrl.exe. Hablamos extensamente sobre el uso y origen del centro de control ETD y cómo instalarlo si dispones de algún problema. Si tiene alguna dificultad con el post, puede hacer cualquier pregunta en el campo de comentarios a continuación.
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