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Also, the following fixes are for laptops running Windows OS. Note: you’ll need an external mouse or touchscreen to go through some of these tips.

Here’s our collection of tips on how to fix a malfunctioning touchpad (starting with the simplest). But if your touchpad stops working while you’re on the move or in another situation when you don’t have a spare mouse handy, you can end up stranded.ĭon’t start training yourself to use Windows with only a keyboard just yet. On the "Device Settings" tab, clear the Disable internal pointing device when external USB pointing device is attached option.Īlso, note that depending on the manufacturer, the option to disable the touchpad when a mouse is connected can be buried within the support software.įor example, on some Dell laptops, the setting to disable the touchpad is located in the Dell's support software.Ĭheck the Disable Touchpad when USB Mouse present option.The touchpad is an age-old feature, having long since replaced the “pointing stick” (or what I liked to call the “nipple”) as the standardized alternative to mouse control on a laptop. Under "Devices and Printers," click on Mouse. If you have another type of touchpad, it's possible to change the mouse settings using Control Panel, or a third-party tool - usually provided by your device manufacturer.įor example, if you're using a Synaptics touchpad, you can use Control Panel to change the mouse settings using the following steps:

It should be noted that the option in the Settings app is only available on devices featuring a precision touchpad. How to disable touchpad when mouse is connected using Control Panel Once you completed the steps, the touchpad will remain disabled unless you disconnect your mouse. Under "Touchpad," clear the Leave touchpad on when a mouse is connected option. How to disable touchpad when mouse is connected using Settings