Windows 10: How to prevent Windows 10 from disabling touchpad

Discus and support How to prevent Windows 10 from disabling touchpad in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I like to set up my laptop on my desk with my monitor as main and use the laptop as second screen. However, whenever I do this, the goddamn touchpad... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/Flip86, Apr 13, 2021.

  1. /u/Flip86 Win User

    How to prevent Windows 10 from disabling touchpad


    I like to set up my laptop on my desk with my monitor as main and use the laptop as second screen. However, whenever I do this, the goddamn touchpad gets disabled. Every time. Why is this a thing? How can I stop this from happening? It's kind of annoying when I diconnect and take it with me that the touchpad is disabled. I gotta always remember to re enable it before I take it on the go.

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    /u/Flip86, Apr 13, 2021
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  2. Unable to disable touchpad in Windows 10

    Hi,

    I would suggest you to try uninstalling the touchpad driver by following the steps below and check if it helps:

    1. Press Windows key + R to open the run command.

    2. Type devmgmt.msc and press enter.

    3. Expand mice and other pointing devices.

    4. Right click on the touchpad driver and uninstall
    it.

    5. Restart the system.

    After uninstalling the touchpad driver and restart the computer, it will automatically re-install generic touchpad driver. However, you can disable the touchpad option from device manager.


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    If the issue still persist follow the link suggested by Seth on July 30, 2015 and perform the troubleshooting steps suggested.

    Cannot disable touchpad with Windows 10

    Hope it helps. Revert to us with the results, will be happy to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    Mohan Babu ER, Apr 13, 2021
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  3. Anne Ros Win User
    Disabling touchpad gestures in Windows 10

    Hi Andrzej,

    Precision touchpad is one of the improvements recently brought to Windows 10 to support touch gestures. Is you device running on Windows Creators Update? If yes, follow the steps below to disable touchpad:

    • Go to Settings.
    • Select Ease of Access.
    • Click Touchpad.
    • Under Touchpad, toggle the switch on or off.
    • You can also uncheck the box beside Leave touchpad on the when a mouse is connectedoption to disable it when you use a traditional mouse.
    Once done with the steps above, check if the issue will persist.

    Let us know if you need further assistance.
     
    Anne Ros, Apr 13, 2021
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  4. Yaqub K Win User

    How to prevent Windows 10 from 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, Apr 13, 2021
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