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URGENT: How to disable trackpad on Windows 10 when it's missing from Device Manager and Mouse settin

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Matthew Kern3 Matthew Kern3 MemberOP
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#1 ·
Hi there... everything is pretty much laid out in the title, I suppose... I just wanted to add that even when I tried accessing the Synaptics trackpad control panel through the designated Device Manager, nothing would open, and honestly, none of the other software I tried seemed to help at all... To make matters worse, I don't have a physical button to just toggle it off, and when I checked the official Synaptics website, I couldn't find any compatible drivers listed... If anyone could offer a bit of advice or a way forward, I would truly appreciate it...
Thank you so much in advance....

PS: I'm using an HP laptop.
Kate Martin3 Kate Martin3 Member
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joined Apr 2018
#2 ·
If I recall correctly, you won't actually see "trackpad" listed in the Device Manager; it'll probably just show up as Mouse. You can just right-click it and hit Disable. Alternatively, check your Windows settings—there might be an option somewhere like "Disable trackpad when typing." Honestly, I'm curious, why is this bothering you so much in the first place?

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Andrew Peterson2 Andrew Peterson2 Active Member
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joined May 2013
#3 ·
I'm pretty sure there’s a way to just shut it down—or at least disable it—straight from the BIOS, but you’re gonna have to dig through the menus to find the right setting... it's buried in there somewhere.

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Matthew Kern3 Matthew Kern3 MemberOP
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#4 ·
Thanks so much, everyone... I finally got it sorted out!

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