How to disable the touchpad on a laptop

In the conditions of modern life a special place is occupied by computer technology. They allow you to make life easier and improve its quality. The technique has entered almost all spheres of human activity and is actively used to solve various problems. Through the use of advanced developments, manufacturers create different versions of technology with a set of capabilities.

Today in the article we will talk about one of the interesting elements that can be equipped with a computer. It will be about the touchpad function, which is a touch sensor for transmitting user actions to the screen. This option is an alternative replacement for the classic mouse and performs almost the same function by touching a special display.

Important! This function is not available on all models. It is worthwhile to clarify the information in advance with the specialists or on the official website of the company producing the equipment.

Among users there are those who like this control option, and those who use only the mouse for work. If you belong to the second group, you will need to disable the touchpad correctly. To make it quite simple, the process itself will not take much time and will not require special skills from the user.

However, using different computer models and operating system versions can complicate the process. The changed interface will make it difficult to find the necessary section. Therefore, for convenience and quick resolution of the issue, we will consider several options depending on the software and the system used in the technique. Read additional information on the topic, watch the video reviews to understand the device and understand the system settings of the computer.

On Windows 7. First you need to understand the earliest version of the software. This format is used in our time, it is the most popular and common among users. The user-friendly interface and clear control allows users to quickly navigate the system. For convenience, you should use the step-by-step plan for setting up and selecting the appropriate menu item. There are several ways to do this:

1. The first option involves the use of a special driver to provide touch control actions. To disable the option, make sure that the necessary driver is available on your hardware. To find out the information, you need to open the "device manager" and then go to the "manipulators" section. Find the necessary driver name, if it is available, click on it with the right mouse button to open the context menu. In the dialog box that opens, select "properties", disable it and save the changes. Now you can only work with the mouse.
2. You can use a simpler method without entering the driver and software settings. This method is to use the program Synaptics, which is used in almost all modern devices. Go to the "control panel" to login. Select the section with the mouse image and go to it (use the location of the applications on the screen as a list with icons). In the dialog box that appears, select the item with the logo of the company. From the proposed list of actions, select a convenient mode of operation or simply disable the option by clicking on the appropriate button.
3. Use special hot keys to quickly change the parameters of the equipment. This option is suitable for advanced development, in which there are no drivers and elements responsible for the touchpad.

Choose one of the suggested methods for removing the touchpad function. So you can set up a convenient way to control and remove unnecessary parameters.

Important! Before exiting the settings, save any changes you have made. If desired, you can customize the operation so that the touchpad is automatically turned on when the mouse is turned off or at a low charge level (wireless version).

On Windows 10. Many of the above shutdown options may be suitable for a modern version of the operating system. The main difficulty when working with a computer and choosing an option will be a modified interface. The developers changed the appearance of the main menu items, added various functions and features of the device.

Specify in advance information about all the possibilities of technology, look at the design of the main settings and read the instructions for quick regulation and tuning of the system. In general, you can focus on the names and menu items described in the previous version. If you wish, you can additionally find out information from consultants or contact the service center for help. The most popular method for Windows 10 is to use hotkeys, which can activate or deactivate this option depending on the user's preferences.

Many users are wondering about the need to connect and use the touch control function. This question cannot be unambiguously answered, since the use of the sensory field has its advantages and disadvantages. In some cases, it is necessary to remove unnecessary elements of the touchpad, the most common reasons for which it is necessary to eliminate the possibility of control through the touch screen.

• Poor build quality and version of the equipment in which the use of control with the fingers is inconvenient.
• Personal preferences of the user for comfortable interaction with computer equipment.
• Failure, failure or failure in the settings do not allow for normal operation.
• The lack of touchpad features. This option is important to use when connecting a professional mouse.

The reasons can be very diverse, it is necessary to properly configure and select the best combination of parameters.

When using a sensor, there can often be difficulties with sensitivity, speed of response to a user action, provision of various functions. All this makes it difficult and slows down the work in the system. If you need to connect a standard mouse to speed up and optimize workflow, you can do this as follows:

1. Turn on your equipment in the network, run it. Log on to the main desktop in user mode.
2. Using the settings, disable synchronization with the touchpad function or the touch version of the mouse. Remove the necessary components.
3. After that, connect the standard model of the manipulator. This can be done using a wired or wireless connection method.
4. If you use the wired version, you can use the connection directly, if necessary, you can buy an adapter to match the wires and connectors. In the wireless version is to ensure proper synchronization and pairing devices.

Important! Do not completely remove the driver set to return to this control mode if necessary.

To use the touch control function, you need to properly perform its connection on your computer. To do this, do the following:

1. Connect the equipment to the power supply, run it.
2. After that, go to the menu and find the set of official drivers that provide touchpad operation. In the dialog box, set the value to “enable” to activate the touch control system.
3. In the absence of an official set, go to the site, download the necessary utilities and applications to ensure the work.
4. You can also use the hot key combination Fn + F7 or Fn + F9 (depending on the series and year of release, the key combination may differ significantly).
5. After that, check the operation of the touch control. If nothing has changed, try repeating the steps and changing the settings.

When downloading a set of drivers and installation programs from the Internet, use an antivirus program to prevent infection of your computer.

In some cases, it can turn off automatically without entering the settings. This may be due to the following reasons:

• Connecting the mouse disables the touchpad.
• In the settings, the work time is set, after which it turns off.
• Damage to the main panel, which is responsible for this option.
• Failure in system settings or outdated software and drivers.