Windows 10: Accidentally disabled my pointing devices

So, basically I was tinkering around with drivers and i disabled my Synaptics pointing device driver, I have done this before but I fixed it by using my mouse which I had already plugged in. This time I did it again but when I right clicked, nothing happened. I restarted but from that point forward, my computer didn't recognize my mouse anymore. So I'm trying to find a way to re-enable it without ANY mice or touchpad. And no, updating windows won't work as I can't do that. Also I can use my touchpad in the sign-in menu but nowhere else for some reason. Also my device is a Lenovo IdeaPad

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Disabling Synaptic touchpad in Windows 10, and why it won't stay disabled. For a left handed person, it is disruptive.

Hi,

If you wish to disable your touchpad, I suggest you to follow the steps mentioned below.

• Press Windows Key +X.
• Select Device manager.
• Expand Mice and other pointing devices.
• Right click on Synaptic touchpad driver and select Disable.
• Click OK to confirm and check with the issue.

Please reply us with the status to assist you further.

 

How do I permanently set the disable touch pad when another pointing device is detected ?

Hi,



Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community. I am sorry to know that you are facing issues with Windows 10.



I do appreciate your efforts and time, and will assist you with the issue.



To guide you in the right direction, I need more information from the computer by answering the following questions:

• 
  What is the make and model of your computer?
  
• 
  How are you trying to turn off the touchpad?
  

Your reply is very important for us to ensure a proper resolution.



Meanwhile I suggest you to try the steps provided below and check.

• 
  Type Device Manager
  in the search bar.
  
• 
  Select Device Manager.
  
• 
  Expand Mice and other pointing devices.
  
• 
  Right click on the device and click on disable.
  
• 
  Restart and check.
  

Hope this helps in resolving the issue. If the issue persists
please get back to us with the above information to assist you accordingly.

 

synaptics Pointing Device Driver

Try Uninstalling your device first, restart and then Install again.

Step 1:

• Open device manager by right clicking This PC and select Manage. On the left pane, click the same.
• Under Mouse and pointing devices, right click the synaptics driver and click Uninstall.

Step 2:

Restart when prompted. Remember, Restart!

Step 3:

Install the synaptics driver again using the setup utility provided by the manufacturer