Windows 10: how do I turn off touchpad when using a mouse?

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  1. DOUGSHUMAN
    DougShuman Win User

    how do I turn off touchpad when using a mouse?


    How do I turn off touchpad when using a mouse?

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    DougShuman, Feb 5, 2020
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  2. MONETTEIRWIN
    MonetteIrwin Win User

    turn off touchpad

    Thanks for trying I downloaded driver for touchpad, followed the steps you listed but it did not solve the problem - When I get to the last tab for the software, there is no checkbox for "disable touchpad if mouse is attached." I can completely disable the
    touchpad by system, and you, advised against this so at least I had the warning not to completely disable touchpad. I have tried the other options suggested but to no avail. Frustrating!
     
    MonetteIrwin, Feb 5, 2020
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  3. NIKWHOO
    Nikwhoo Win User
    Windows 10: How do I turn off touchpad while using mouse?

    As far as the Microsoft Surface Pro many of you are having trouble with follow these steps:

    • Click on the windows icon.
    • Click on the settings icon.
    • Choose Devices (Bluetooth, printers, mouse).
    • Look in the left-side column, click on Touchpad.
    • Now you may choose to turn your touchpad off.
    • However, make sure the box below is unchecked before you turn it off, to keep the touchpad off when your mouse is connected.

    I hope these steps were helpful, saved you some time, and reduced your stress level.

    Take care!!!
     
    Nikwhoo, Feb 5, 2020
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  4. NXAVIS9
    nxavis9 Win User

    how do I turn off touchpad when using a mouse?

    I want to disable touchpad on Dell laptop


    Hello everyone,
    My laptop's touchpad works and I don't want it to, because I prefer a mouse. It's a Dell Inspiron 11 3000 series on windows 10 OS.

    What I have tried that hasn't worked:
    • start<settings<devices<mouse & touchpad<additional mouse options. This opens a window called Mouse Options which has 5 tabs up top, none of which involve the touchpad. The Hardware tab shows 2 devices: the mouse itself, and the USB. No touchpad there.
    • windows key+x<mobility center. No touchpad to be found.
    • various function keys. No options for touchpad on/off.
    • device manager<mice and other pointing devices. Again, only the mouse and usb show up. It appears the touchpad is working without a driver, which is a little spooky.
    Any other suggestions? I could try downloading a third party driver, but that seems like a step in the wrong direction.
    Thanks
     
    nxavis9, Feb 5, 2020
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