If your touchpad isn’t working, it may be a result of a missing or out-of-date driver. Updating or reinstalling your touchpad drivers in Device Manager may help solve the problem. Show To open Device Manager, enter device manager in Search on the taskbar, then select Device Manager. Update touchpad drivers
Reinstall touchpad drivers
If Windows doesn't find a new driver and reinstalling the driver doesn’t help, contact your PC’s manufacturer for help. If your touchpad isn’t working, it may be a result of a missing or out-of-date driver. Updating or reinstalling your touchpad drivers in Device Manager may help solve the problem. To open Device Manager, type device manager in the search box on the taskbar, then select Device Manager. Update touchpad drivers
Reinstall touchpad drivers
If Windows doesn't find a new driver and reinstalling the driver doesn’t help, contact your PC’s manufacturer for help. Updated on September 19, 2022 This article explains how to disable a laptop touchpad in Windows 10. Additional instructions cover how to adjust touchpad sensitivity and how to reset touchpad settings. How to Disable the Touchpad on Windows 11 Why Disable the Touchpad in Windows 10?Some users prefer using a mouse because it's generally more comfortable. Others with touchscreen-enabled PCs may prefer to tap and swipe their laptop screens like a tablet. While working on a document, you might want to temporarily disable the touchpad to avoid accidentally tapping something or moving the mouse pointer while typing on the keyboard. A touchpad's proximity to the keyboard makes it more vulnerable to these kinds of accidents. Make sure you have a mouse connected and ready to use before disabling the touchpad. Depending on the device, there may or may not be a manual key you can press to turn it back on. How to Disable the Touchpad on Windows 10Check to see if there's a physical key on your laptop to disable/enable your touchpad's functionality. The key may have an icon resembling a touchpad. You will likely have to hold the Fn key as you press it. If your device doesn't have such a key, follow these instructions to disable the touchpad from your Windows Settings:
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