Windows 10: Is it possible to turn off the touchpad with out wiping out the program?

I find the touchpad on my laptop a terrible hindrance, I prefer a mouse, but use the keyboard, If I drag my cuff across the pad I find myself typing in the wrong place. There are times when I need to use the touchpad. I want a way to shut it down with out wiping the app. off the computer.

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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!

 

TouchPad problem

see attached screenshot of the keys after I re ran the scan

so i assume next steps are to have that program open that you suggested whilst using the laptop and then when the touchpad gets disabled to check if the keys have changed?

 

Turning off the touchpad

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community. Let me assist you.

Provide us with the below details for better clarity on the issue.

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  Are you using an Administrator or a standard account?
  
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  What is the make and model of your computer?
  

I would suggest you to try these steps to see if it resolves the issue.

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  Click on Start icon.
  
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  Go to Settings.
  
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  Select “Devices.”
  
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  Click on “Mouse & touchpad”.
  
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  Select “Related settings”.
  
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  Open the "Smart Gesture" icon.
  
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  Click on the "Mouse Detection" tab.
  
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  Put a check mark in the "Disable Touchpad when mouse is plugged in" square box.
  

You may also use the switch on the keyboard to disable the touchpad.

Hope this information is helpful. Please do let us know if you need further assistance, we’ll be glad to assist you.