Windows 10: Touch pad won't re-enable when usb mouse is disconnected

I have noticed that my touchpad will not re-enable itself when my mouse is disconnected. Under my synaptics pointing device setting, I've always had "Disable internal pointing device when external USB pointing device is attached" checked On. However, it seems that windows thinks I have a mouse plugged in even when there is nothing connected to my laptop. I have a MSI GL62M 7REX running Windows 10. All drivers are up to date, and restarting the computer doesn't do anything. No recent changes to the computer - I can't recall when this first started, as I've always used my laptop as a home comput

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Touch pad won't enable when usb mouse is disconnected

Hi,

To help you with your concern regarding the touch function of your laptop, let me suggest that you try to connect the USB mouse on a different port on your device. Enable the setting for the touch function of the laptop when the mouse is connected and try
to remove the mouse and see if the issue persist. You can also try to use a different USB mouse on your device and see if after you remove the mouse, the touch function will not work.

Please let us know how it goes for us to assist you further.

 

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.

 

Touch pad won't enable when usb mouse is disconnected

Is there even a fix for this?

I have used a USB mouse on my laptop and set my settings to disable my touchpad whenever I'm using my mouse. Now, whenever I disconnect the mouse, the touchpad doesn't automatically enable itself and the Settings say the mouse is still connected when it
clearly is not.

I would appreciate any help leading me in a direction for a fix.

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