Windows 10: Touchpad keeps turning itself off.

Every time I restart my computer I have to go to settings and re-enable my touchpad because for some reason it keeps turning off automatically. This issue started very randomly a few days ago and I'm not sure what I should do other than keep turning it back on constantly. How do I fix this? I have no updates pending, and I'm pretty sure I checked that the drivers were up to date.

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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!

 

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!!!

 

Touchpad keep on scrolling

Hi Mehran,

Welcome to Microsoft Community and thank you for posting your query.

Sorry for the inconvenience caused to you. Let me help to fix the issue.

To assist you better, please provide us more information.

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  What is the model of the computer?
  
• Is this issue is specific to Facebook webpage?

Let’s try simple troubleshooting methods and check if this helps in resolving the issue. Follow the below method.

Method 1.

I would suggest you to run the Hardware and devices troubleshooter to diagnose the exact issue.

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  Press Windows + X keys on the keyboard and select Control Panel.
  
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  Type Troubleshooting in the search bar on the Control Panel.
  
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  Click on Hardware and sound under Troubleshoot computer problems.
  
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  Click on Hardware and devices under Devices.
  
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  Click on Advanced on the Hardware and devices dialog box and click on Run as administrator (Enter the credentials if required).
  
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  Click on Next and follow onscreen instruction complete the Hardware and devices troubleshooter.
  

If the issue still persist, try the below method.

Method 2.

I recommend to update the touchpad drivers and check. Follow these steps:

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  Press Windows key + X and click on
  Device Manager.
  
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  Locate Mice and other pointing devices and expand the same.
  
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  Right-click on the device and select
  Update.
  
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  Restart the computer, if prompted.
  

Method 3.

If the issue still persist you can try installing/reinstalling the driver and check. I suggest you to go to the computer manufacturer website and download the latest updated touchpad driver.

Note: Make sure you download and save the TouchPad driver and installed it before uninstalling the outdated touchpad driver.

To uninstall Synaptic touchpad drivers, follow these steps:

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  Press Windows key + X and click on
  Device Manager.
  
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  Locate Mice and other pointing devices and expand the same.
  
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  Right-click the device and select
  Uninstall. (Note: keep the latest installed touchpad driver)
  
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  Restart the computer, if prompted.
  

Hope it helps. Keep posting us with the status we will be glad to help you.