Windows 10: Touch Pad/Mouse Settings

Hello. Is there a way to automatically disable the touch pad when an external mouse is used? I believe there used to be one. I remember when I plug the receiver in for my mouse the touch pad is disabled. And when I remove the receiver for the mouse the touch pad is automatically turned back on. I like this function because when the batteries on my mouse dies the touch pad is turned. I have run into situations where the mouse stops working and I dont have a way to use a mouse/touch pad.

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no mouse or touch pad

Hi,

In order to help you with your concern about not being able to use the mouse and the touch pad, kindly answer the following questions first:

• What is the current build and version of your Windows 10 PC? To get these information, kindly follow these steps:
  

• Press the Start button on your keyboard.
• Type Settings and click it.
• Click System.
• Click About.
• Check the Version and OS Build.

(You may check this link for the Windows 10 update history to check if you have the most updated version and build. You can proceed
in updating your computer afterwards with the use of this
support link.)

• Have you checked this
  support article for troubleshooting suggestions?

We look forward to your response.

Regards.

 

Mouse pad sometimes is multi touch???

My wife also has a Toshiba Notebook and gets frustrated by the Touch pad [not to be confused with a mouse pad] when typing so she keeps it turned off and uses a wireless mouse. Some Touch pads have a "gesture" feature using 2 fingers, especially those with the Touch Screen, similar to SmartPhones and Tablets.

 

Mouse and Touch Pad Issues on Windows 10 with HP Spectra

Since you mentioned that you are using both a touch pad and a wireless mouse, we suggest that you disconnect the wireless mouse from your PC to make sure that this is not the one causing an interference to your touch pad. Also, attempt to connect the wireless
mouse to another device and observe the mouse behavior from there.

If you find that the wireless mouse is not causing the interference to your device, it means that the touch pad of your device is causing the erratic behavior. It could be that there are substances that are sticking to the touch pad that causes an interference
in using your device. We suggest that you check if there are moisture or other substance on the surface of the touch pad.

Keep us informed on the results.