Disable touchpad when connecting a windows 7 mouse. How to disable and enable the touchpad on a laptop
Most laptop owners and those who have to deal with portable computers from time to time have met with such a control device as touchpad. Someone, for the sake of mobility, completely abandons the classic mouse, who uses the touchpad only in extreme cases, and someone does not recognize this equipment at all and considers it absolutely inconvenient.
Be that as it may, many laptop and netbook users sometimes need to disable completely touch panel . In this article, we will look at several options how to disable touchpad on laptop .
Disabling the touchpad with the Fn key
The standard way to disable the touchpad is to use hot keys laptop.
Hotkeys is a combination of two or more keys that, when pressed simultaneously, performs an action or function that is not assigned by default to any of the original keys
In order to disable the touchpad using hotkeys, you must, first of all, find the function key on the keyboard, designated as Fn.
fn key(from English " function") - a function key that, when pressed, affects the functions of some other keys, on which, most often, there is an additional designation. It is used to work combinations of various hot keys
Fn key location may vary slightly depending on the manufacturer of the device and its model, but, most often, the Fn key is located in the lower left corner of the keyboard to the right or left of Ctrl keys. The photographs below show a few examples:
Next, you need to find the key that is responsible for activating and, accordingly, deactivating the operation of the touch panel. There may also be options, but, in the vast majority of cases, given function assigned to one of the keys of the top row F1-F12. On the key we need, the manufacturer must apply an image of the touchpad (or a crossed out touchpad). The image can be either on the top surface of the button or on its bottom side face.
Now it remains only to hold down the Fn key and, without releasing it, press the key that is responsible for activating / deactivating the touchpad. The touchpad should stop responding to touches and taps. If this does not happen, it is likely that the computer does not have the necessary function keys software. More on this below.
Fn key program
If you have a laptop Function keys Fn and F1-F12 do not work(and others), then the most likely reason is the lack of proprietary software for the function keys.
Of course, the reason for the inoperability of the Fn button can also be caused by the lack of drivers for the chipset or video card, and mechanical damage keyboard, and even virus infection of the system, but, nevertheless, the main reason lies precisely in the software component of the function key.
So, for the work of the keys to turn off the touchpad, adjust the brightness of the screen, activate Wi-Fi, switch to sleep mode and some other different manufacturers laptops meet different utilities. Today, even devices different models One company may require different programs.
Consider an approximate list of software required for the Fn key to work, depending on the laptop manufacturer.
| Manufacturer laptop |
Required program |
|---|---|
| ASUS | ATKACPI |
| ATK hotkey tool | |
| Acer | Acer Launch Manager Application |
| Acer ePower Management Application | |
| Dell | Dell Quickset Application |
| HP | HP Quick Launch buttons |
| HP HotkeyMonitor | |
| Lenovo | Energy management |
| ATK Hotkey Driver | |
| MSI | System Control Manager (SCM) |
| Samsung | Samsung Easy Display Manager |
| Sony | Sony HotKey Utility |
| TOSHIBA | TOSHIBA Value Added Package |
Any of these programs, if necessary, can be downloaded from the official website of the company, or, in the absence of full access to the Internet, from the disk supplied with the computer. In the second case, it is necessary to understand that the software version may be outdated.
Disabling the touchpad when connecting a USB mouse
This method will be convenient for those who use a laptop both with a familiar USB mouse and with a standard machine touchpad.
The essence of the method lies in the fact that while the computer is not connected alternative device input pointing plan, that is, the mouse, the touchpad will be in the active state. As soon as we insert the mouse USB connector into the slot on the laptop case, all control passes to it, and the touchpad stops responding to any actions.
To achieve this, you first need to open proprietary utility touchpad drivers. Most often, this can be done by going to Control panels to section Equipment and sound and selecting there in the section Devices and printers item Mouse .
Go to the tab in the window that opens ELAN(or alternative title control utility) and look for the item " Shutdown when an external USB mouse is connected". If there is such an item, then put a checkmark in front of it and apply the changes made.
Now when connecting a mouse to a laptop, the touchpad will stop working.
If your laptop is enough old", then when working on new version operating system, that is, on Windows 10, standard software may not work correctly. Even with the disable touchpad checkbox checked, the touchpad may continue to work when a mouse is connected.
In this case, you can click on the button in the same window Stop device. Don't be scared that the device is displayed PS/2, it is likely that the system, due to compatibility issues, perceives the touchpad this way. The touchpad will be completely disabled.
Disabling the touchpad in Device Manager
We increase the degree of intrusion into the system and now consider how to disable touchpad via device manager.
In fact, it is not as scary as it might seem at first glance. Even if we inadvertently remove one of the standard devices, be it a touchpad or a mouse, after restarting the computer, with a high degree of probability, the drivers will be restored in automatic mode. If we disable both the touchpad and the mouse, then we can easily reactivate them using the keyboard alone.
To start, open Device Manager, following the path:
Control Panel\System and Security\System
We find a section there Mice and other pointing devices(section title may vary slightly). Under this section there will be 2-3 devices, among which our touchpad should be. Click on desired entry right-click and, if provided by the hardware configuration, click on the item Disable device. After that, the touchpad should be completely turned off.
Disable touchpad in BIOS
A more radical option to deactivate the Touchpad in a laptop is disable touchpad in bios.
This method can be called low-level.
If we disable the touchpad in the BIOS, then it will no longer be possible to activate it through the system, this should be borne in mind when setting up the computer
To start enter the BIOS of the laptop. To do this, when you turn it on, press the key programmed for a specific device model. There can be many options: Del , F2 , Esc , F6 and so on. You can simply guess the desired key by selection, or you can find the desired option according to the laptop model on the network.
In BIOS, we need to find the hardware settings, they can be located, for example, on a tab that has the word in its name Advanced, this is the most common option.
We are interested in the point, which will be called Internal Pointing Device(from English " Internal pointing device"), Touch Pad Mouse or similar.
All we need to do is to translate the state of the parameter from Enabled(Included) in Disabled(Disabled) and save the changes made when exiting the BIOS (using the F10 key or another programmed in a specific motherboard).
After the system starts, the touchpad will be inactive.
Physical disconnection of the touchpad cable
And last way disabling the touchpad, which is worth mentioning within the framework of this publication, is disconnecting the Touchpad pins from the connector on the motherboard.
Most often, there is no need to resort to this option, but if nothing else remains, then it is quite possible to use it.
Pros of physically disabling the touchpad:
- 100% way. The touchpad will not work in normal mode or in safe mode. Naturally, the shutdown will affect all users/accounts;
- can be used with limited rights user;
- you can disable the touchpad in this way, regardless of the installed OS.
Of course, the method is not without drawbacks.
Cons of physically disabling the touchpad:
- sufficient complexity of the method. It is required to either remove the laptop keyboard, or even disassemble it;
- if you need to re-enable the touchpad, you will have to re-remove the keyboard or disassemble the laptop.
To disable the laptop touchpad cable, you need to determine its location. It is better to do this in advance, so as not to make unnecessary manipulations. You can consider a laptop device on the network among many manuals.
In many models, the laptop cable connector can be accessed by removing the keyboard. To do this, you need along the upper perimeter of the keyboard push the retaining clips to the side of the screen and neat pry up the keyboard. First you need to turn off the computer and disconnect the charger.
If you have trouble removing it, you should also refer to the disassembly instructions for your device model.
Now we proceed directly to disconnecting the touchpad cable. There are two main types of loop connectors:
- Connector with flip-up latch.
- Connector with retractable latch.
We open the lock of the connector and remove the cable from it.
We advise you to insulate the released cable connector. In order not to stain the connector with glue from electrical tape, for these purposes it is advisable to use, for example, a small piece of heat shrink tubing, just do not overdo it with heating it.
We lay the cable in its previous state, without inserting the connector into the socket, and put the keyboard in place.
We have reviewed the main ways to disable touchpad on laptop. Now we will not be disturbed by accidental touches of the touchpad when working with a laptop keyboard.
After reading this article, you will learn how to disable the touchpad on a laptop, even if it does not have an on / off key.
The touchpad is a component element of the laptop (touch), which is an alternative to the usual mouse manipulator.
The creation technology is based on the use of a capacitive sensor.
It does not respond to the touch of third-party objects, only to fingers.
In this way, the user's work can be facilitated.
Different manufacturers use different methods to disable touchpads.
As a rule, in absolutely all cases, the sensor can be disabled by pressing the hot key combination on the computer keyboard.
The the way is fine if you have not found official device drivers on your computer or there is no specialized window for working with the touchpad in the control panel.
Remember! Do not install drivers for input devices from third-party resources. All driver software must be supplied exclusively by your laptop manufacturer. If it is missing, the drivers may be under development. By downloading utilities from other sites, you run the risk of infecting your computer with malware and damaging the operation of the touchpad and mouse.
In order to disable the touchpad on absolutely all laptops from the popular manufacturer Asus, press the combination of the following buttons on the keyboard: Fn + F7, you can also use the buttons Fn + F9. It depends on the release series of the laptop.
If you are an HP laptop user, all you have to do is click on the left upper corner touchpad to turn it off.
If a shutdown occurs led indicator next to the sensor will light up in red.
You can also turn on the touchpad by clicking on its upper left corner.
To disable the sensor on Lenovo, press the Fn and F5 buttons at the same time.
Touchpad on Sony laptops The Vaio is turned off via the dedicated Vaio Device Center (keyboard and mouse category) or by using the Fn + F1 keys.
To turn off the sensor on Samsung devices, just press the buttons fn
How to enable / disable the touchpad if there is no special button
In this video, I will show you how to enable or disable the touchpad on a laptop, and if you do not have a special key.
Using the mouse as a control device portable device much more convenient than a touchscreen or touchpad, although the latter are indispensable in many cases when you cannot use the classic manipulator. In connection with the operation of the mouse, many users are interested in how to disable the touchpad on Windows 10.
Today we will consider this simple and relevant situation for beginners and get acquainted with all aspects of the issue. Let's touch on deactivating the touchscreen using the keyboard, configuring the device driver and turning it off through the Device Manager. In addition, we will go through the popular brands of laptops so that no one has any questions.
Note that the keys for deactivating the touch panel only work if the drivers for the control device are functioning.
Deactivating the Controller Using the Included Utility
Let's start our acquaintance with the topic "how to disable the touchpad on a laptop" with the method recommended by the laptop manufacturer.
It is definitely relevant for devices where licensed Windows 10 and a touchpad driver downloaded from the device support site are installed. Using pirated editions of Windows 10 and unofficial drivers does not guarantee the operation of the method.
Virtually all laptops have a button combination designed to disable the touchpad. In the next section, we will go through the combinations of the world's leading laptop brands. Although in general the situation comes down to using the Fn function key and a button with the touchpad icon designation (most often it is a key from the F1-F12 row).
If the combination doesn't work, be sure to install the official touchpad driver.
Synaptics Settings
A predominant number of laptops have a Synaptics touchpad with an appropriate software. It allows you to turn off the controller programmatically for cases when a mouse connected via a USB port is detected in the system.
1. We call the Control Panel through Win→X.
2. Switch the "View" of its icons to "Icons" if the icons are displayed sorted by category.
3. Open the "Mouse" applet.
4. Go to the "Device Options" tab, where the Synaptics icon is displayed (usually this is the last tab).
5. Click "Disable" to deactivate the touchpad.
If you check the option to turn off the controller when a mouse is connected via USB, the touchpad will automatically turn off when using the mouse.
By clicking on the "Settings" button, we can execute fine tuning controller and even activate gestures to control the laptop.
Disabling the touchpad without drivers
The described method is suitable only if there is official driver for the device. Using standard driver enabled touchpad is deactivated via Dispatcher Windows devices 10.
We launch the MMC console snap-in called Device Manager through Win → X or by executing "devmgmt.msc" in the search bar or the "Run" window.
We find the right device. It is usually located in the "Mice and other pointing devices" section or in the HID of the device.
It is called TouchPad, USB device or USB mouse. Here you will have to practice, turning off each device in turn, until we find the right one. This is done through context menu using the Disable command. If the option turned out to be incorrect, activate the disabled controller back and try another option. In any case, either the mouse or the touchpad will work.
If both controllers are disabled due to experimentation, use the keyboard to enable the mouse. A button with a drop-down list image, located to the right of the space bar on the keyboard, will help here.
Deactivating the touchpad on Asus
In most cases, Asus laptops allow you to disable the touch controller using the F7 or F9 keys, held together with the Fn button. In any case, an icon with a crossed-out touchpad flaunts next to it, as under the F9 button in the photo below.
Turn off the touchscreen on HP devices
If this key is not found on your device, double-tap (tap) on the top left of the touchpad to deactivate it. As a result, the corresponding icon will appear on the screen.
The second solution to the problem is to hold your finger in the specified area for 5 seconds.
We solve the issue with Lenovo
As in Asus, you can disable the controller built into the laptop using the Fn key combination and one of the functional buttons. It is indicated by the corresponding icon (in the photo it is F6).
Devices from Acer
Most laptops from this brand allow you to solve the problem by pressing the Fn + F7 combination. Although other options are not excluded.
Samsung
Mostly in Korean laptops, the touchpad is deactivated using the Fn + F5 key combination, naturally only if the drivers for the touchpad are installed.
Toshiba
Toshiba has also made the tachpad key combination static. This is the Fn button, pressed together with F9.
Sony Vaio
On many, but by no means all modifications of portable computers, there is also a corresponding key with a symbolic icon. Usually this is a combination of Fn + F1, but their operation requires the installed drivers for the device and all Vaio applications.
If you have the official Sony apps installed, you can always disable the touchpad via the Vaio Control Center. To do this, go to the "Keyboard and Mouse" section.
A laptop is a portable computer that has all the necessary input devices - a keyboard and a mouse, the role of which is played by the touchpad. But if you do not use a laptop in "marching" conditions and work with it at the table, then sometimes it is more convenient to connect a regular computer mouse; in this case, the question arises - how to disable the touchpad on a laptop?
Special buttons
Take a close look at the touchpad and the area around it - some laptop models have a special button to disable touch device input. For example, some HP laptop models are equipped with this switch: 
The shutdown area can be located on the touchpad itself and look like a small indentation or dot. 
Double-clicking on such a highlighted area will toggle the input device on/off.
On the keyboard of any laptop there is an Fn key, which is responsible for turning on / off certain computer functions. This key is used in combination with buttons from the F1-F12 row.
If the laptop does not have a dedicated hardware button to disable the input device, then try using the Fn + F1 ... F12 function key combination.
Look at the row of keys F1-F12 - one of the buttons should have graphic image touchpad. For convenience, here is a small list of laptop manufacturers and possible keyboard shortcuts:
Look up the name of your manufacturer and try one of the options below. The touchpad is activated by pressing the same combination, so that if necessary, you can quickly change the mode of the touch input device.
Mouse Properties
On Windows 7 and later operating systems Microsoft has the ability to automatically disable the touchpad when you connect a regular computer mouse via USB.
Once you connect external device input via the USB interface, the built-in hardware is disabled. Disconnect the mouse - the touchpad will work again.
To set up such a configuration, follow these steps:
On the same tab, you can simply disable the touchpad by clicking on the button of the same name.
Another way is to turn off the equipment itself through the "Device Manager":
After performing this procedure, the touchpad will not work.
Disable via BIOS
If you decide on permanent basis use the mouse and disable the touchpad, it is best to do this immediately in basic system input-output; To do this, you need to know how to properly configure the BIOS:
You have disabled touchpad support at the hardware level; you can enable it if necessary in the same way by changing the value back from "Disabled" to "Enabled".
All the best, dear readers! You probably came here because you don't know how to disable the touchpad on a laptop? Then you are at the right place, just for you I have prepared today's article. Go?
In some cases, it is necessary to disable the touchpad of your laptop. This can be done in several different ways. Let's consider each of them in more detail, having dealt with their main nuances.
How to disable the touchpad on a laptop using the control panel
You can use the control panel to disable the touchpad on the laptop. So, here you need to follow these steps:
This option will only work when the laptop is equipped with drivers from the manufacturer. If you see that you cannot disable the sensor in the mouse settings, then you should pay attention to other methods.
Features of disabling the touchpad with hot keys
Each user will need information about hot keys. Using this method, you can quickly turn off the sensor by pressing just two buttons on the keyboard. To turn the touchpad back on, you need to press these buttons again.
Different manufacturers make different keys hot. Usually it is enough to press the Fn button simultaneously with one of the keys on the row F1-F12.
Asus
On these laptops, you can disable the touchpad using the keys Fn+F7 or Fn+F9. The icon in the form of a crossed out touchpad will not allow you to make a mistake.
Acer
If you have such a laptop, then press the combination Fn+F7. The combination will work if you see a hand in the corner that presses the panel.
HP
To disable the touch on such a computer, simply double-click on the area located on top of the touchpad. It will stop being active.
The required zone can be highlighted by a barely noticeable depression. You can turn on the sensor with the same double-click.
Lenovo
Laptops will let you turn off the sensor if you press a key F5 or F7 along with the Fn button. Look for a strikethrough panel drawn on the key.
Sony
Here you need to press the keys Fn+F1 at the same time. On such laptops, there is an application called Valio Control Center, which will also allow you to deactivate the touchscreen.
Samsung
The default combination is in the form Fn+F5. But a detailed list of hot keys should be found in the instructions from the device manufacturer. In some situations, you will need to install additional programs, which will allow you to quickly turn off the sensor without encountering difficulties.
How to disable the touchpad on a laptop
You can try using Device Manager if the above methods did not help you.
If you can't find the sensor, then turn off the devices one by one, observing the behavior of the touchpad.
Using Third Party Programs
There is a special software that will make it possible to disable the sensor. These options include the following programs:
- Automatically run on startup- check the box so that the application is activated after the operating system starts;
- Show system tray notification- the display of notifications in the system tray can be configured at your discretion;
- Block accidental taps and clicks– you can set a suitable time for the automatic switch-off of the sensor and its re-on.
Applications run in the background, so the system will not be overloaded. Thanks to these options, you can quickly turn off the sensor and turn it back on if necessary.
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