How to Fix the ‘Set User Settings to Driver Failed’ Error on Windows


On your Windows PC or laptops, there are innumerable errors that occur due to several different reasons and ‘Set User Settings to driver Failed’ error is one of them which relates to the touchpad device of your laptop. It has been noted that the error mostly occurs on Lenovo laptops. If it’s the scenario with you too then, you have come to the right place. Here are some fixes:

Method 1: By renaming the problematic file
The method is as easy as it seems and you can fix this error just by renaming the problematic file. Several users reported that they could fix this error on their Windows laptops by finding and renaming the problematic file. To do the same, follow the steps listed below:
  • Launch the folder on the system.
  • Otherwise, press on the Libraries option.
  • It is located on the Quick Access option.
  • It is given on the toolbar.
  • Then, press on the This PC option.
  • It is located on the left-hand corner of the search bar.
  • Click twice on the Local Disk menu.
  • Click twice on the Local Disk menu.
  • It will launch the Programs Files menu.
  • Find the Apoint2K file.
  • Click twice to launch the Apoint2K file.
  • You need to wait till you get an error text.
  • Start using the Control, Shift, and Esc keys together.
  • It will launch the Task Manager menu.
  • Press on the More details option.
  • You need to remain in the Processes option.
  • You have to go through the Apps column.
  • It is located on the upper side of the screen.
  • Find the Alps Pointing-device driver column.
  • You need to click on the Pointing device.
  • Select the End Task option.
  • It is given on the prompt menu.
  • Find apoint_old.exe.
  • You need to verify the changes you have made.
  • Start the system again
  • You need to check whether this issue is fixed or not
Method 2: Without Getting the Full Control
  • Before you begin this procedure, you have to find the installation folder.
  • This is a folder that will get launch while selecting the Open file location option after going to the Task Manager.
  • Additionally, go through the folder that is your default one for all the software on the system. You need to run the command mentioned below:
  • Files (x86)
  • After finding the default folder, you need to right-click on the Apoint2K file where you will get the executable file.
  • Select the Properties option.
  • It is located on the prompt menu that is showing on the screen.
  • Ensure that you go to the Security option.
  • It is located in the Properties menu.
  • Press on the Advanced option.
  • It is given at the end of the screen.
  • Press on an azure color name which is Change.
  • Now, you will get the Advanced Security Settings tab on the desktop.
  • Enter everyone in the provided column.
  • Press on the Check Names option.
  • Press on the OK option.
  • This procedure is for adding the Everyone option.
  • By going to the Advanced Security Settings tab, press on the Add option.
  • It will start adding new permissions to a selected folder.
  • Press on an azure color Select a principle option.
  • It is located on the upper side of the screen.
  • Enter Everyone in the provided box.
  • Press on the Check Names option.
  • Press on the OK button.
  • Ensure that the Type option is changed into the Allow option.
  • Press on the OK button.

Mathew Anderson is a creative person who has been writing blogs and articles about cyber security. He writes about the latest updates regarding McAfee.com/activate and how it can improve the work experience of users. His articles have been published in many popular e-magazines, blogs and websites.

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