How to disable the touchpad on a laptop and connect a regular mouse

In modern life, computer technology occupies a special place. They make life easier and improve its quality. Technique has entered almost all spheres of human activity and is actively used to solve various problems. Thanks to the use of advanced developments, manufacturers create various versions of equipment with a set of capabilities.

How to disable the touch mouse on a Windows laptop?

Today in the article we will talk about one of the interesting elements that a computer can be equipped with. It's 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 functions by touching a special display.

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

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

However, using different computer models and operating system versions can complicate the process. The changed interface makes 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 system used in the technique. Read additional information on the topic, watch 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. User-friendly interface and intuitive control allows users to quickly navigate the system. For convenience, you should use a step-by-step configuration plan and select the appropriate menu item. There are several ways to do this:

1. The first option involves the use of a special driver to provide a touch control function. To disable the option, make sure that your hardware has the necessary driver. To find out the information, you need to open the "device manager", and then go to the "manipulators" section. Find the required driver name, if it is available, right-click on it to open the context menu. In the dialog box that opens, select "properties", disable it and save the changes. Now you can work only with the mouse.
2. You can use the simpler method without entering the driver and software settings. This method consists in using the Synaptics program, which is used in almost all modern devices. Go to the “control panel” to log in. Select the section with the mouse image and go into it (use the location of applications on the screen in the form of a list with icons). In the dialog that appears, select the item with the image of the logo of this 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. Using special hot keys to quickly change the parameters of the equipment. This option is suitable for advanced developments in which there are no drivers and elements responsible for the touchpad.

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

Important! Before exiting the settings, save any changes you make. If desired, you can configure the work so that the touchpad automatically turns on when the mouse is turned off or the battery charge is low (wireless version).

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

Specify in advance information about all the capabilities of the equipment, 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 a service center for help. The most popular method for Windows 10 is to use hot keys, which can enable or disable this option depending on the user's preferences.

Why do I need to disable the touchpad?

Many users wonder about the need to connect and use the touch control function. This question cannot be answered unambiguously, since the use of the sensor field has its advantages and disadvantages. In some cases, it is necessary to remove unnecessary elements of the touchpad, the following reasons are most often found for which it is necessary to eliminate the ability to control via the touch screen.

• Poor build quality and equipment version, in which the use of control with the fingers is inconvenient.
• Personal preferences of the user for comfortable interaction with computer technology.
• Failure, breakdown or malfunction in the settings do not allow for normal operation.
• Inadequate touchpad capabilities. This option is relevant to use when connecting a professional mouse.

The reasons can be the most varied, it is worthwhile to correctly configure and select the best combination of parameters.

When using a sensor, difficulties can often arise with sensitivity, speed of response to user actions, and providing various functions. All this complicates and slows down the work in the system. If you need to connect a standard mouse to speed up and optimize your workflow, you can do this as follows:

1. Connect your equipment to the network, start it. Log out to the main desktop in user mode.
2. Using the settings, turn off the synchronization with the touchpad function or the touch mouse option. Remove the necessary components.
3. Then 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, it is worth ensuring the correct synchronization and pairing of devices.

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

How to turn on the touchpad?

To use the touch control function, you need to correctly connect it to your computer. To do this, do the following:

1. Connect the equipment to a power source, start it.
2. After that, go to the menu and find the set of official drivers that provide the touchpad. In the dialog box, set the value to “enable” to activate the touch control system.
3. If there is no official set, go to the site, download the necessary utilities and applications to ensure work.
4. You can also apply the hotkey combination Fn + F7 or Fn + F9 (depending on the series and year of release, the key combination can vary significantly).
5. After that, check the operation of the touch control. If nothing has changed, try again and change the settings.

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

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

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