Windows 10: Disabling Touchpad

Discus and support Disabling Touchpad in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; I have a one-year old HP laptop Model #15-bw011dx and would like to disable the touchpad as I prefer an external mouse. On previous laptops, this was... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by Lyn Hodges Watts, Jul 3, 2020.

  1. LYN HODGES WATTS
    Lyn Hodges Watts Win User

    Disabling Touchpad


    I have a one-year old HP laptop Model #15-bw011dx and would like to disable the touchpad as I prefer an external mouse.


    On previous laptops, this was easily accomplished through the device manager. This laptop, however, seems to have no way in which to do this. I have been advised to press and hold the top left corner of the touchpad ... doesn't work. Also to open the "Human Interface Devices" folder in the Device Manager ... no touchpad listed.


    Can anyone here provide some guidance? I realize this is a Microsoft site and not HP, but I would be very grateful for any useful advice.


    Thanks in advance,


    Lyn

    :)
     
    Lyn Hodges Watts, Jul 3, 2020
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  2. KEM MON
    Kem Mon Win User

    How to disable the touchpad.

    Hi Ralph,

    There are a lot of factors for this issue to occur. To
    isolate the issue, we have some questions for you:


    • Were there any changes made before the issue occur?

    • What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

    If it is a tablet, the touchpad will not be disabled as a design. For more accurate information, we suggest that
    you contact your manufacturer
    for further assistance.

    Update us on how
    everything goes.

    Regards.
     
    Kem Mon, Jul 3, 2020
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  3. ARJAY DOM
    Arjay Dom Win User
    Disable touchpad

    Hi,

    Normally, you can disable the touchpad from Device Manager by follow the steps below:

    • Go to Device Manager.
    • Expand Mice and other pointing devices.
    • Right-click on HID-compliant mouse and select Disable.
    • Click Yes.
    • Check if the touchpad is already disabled.

    You can also contact the device manufacturer for further assistance if touchpad cannot be disabled.

    Update us with the outcome so we can provide further assistance.
     
    Arjay Dom, Jul 3, 2020
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  4. YAQUB K
    Yaqub K Win User

    Disabling Touchpad

    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.
     
    Yaqub K, Jul 3, 2020
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