

To do so, simultaneously press Windows logo and R keys to open the Run command, type Devmgmt.msc in the box, and then press enter key.

If the Touchpad option doesn’t show up (as shown in the picture), it’s because your laptop is using a non-precision touchpad.ĭisabling touchpad using the native Device Manager Step 2: Turn off the Touchpad option to disable the touchpad and its settings. Step 1: Navigate to Settings > Devices > Touchpad. Here is how to turn off the touchpad via Settings in Windows 10. The precision touchpad offers more touchpad gestures and settings. If your laptop is equipped with a precision touchpad, you can turn on or off the touchpad from within the Settings app in Windows 10. Disable the touchpad from Settings in Windows 10 However, some of them might work on Windows 8/8.1 and Windows 7 as well. The following directions are applicable to Windows 10. Tip: If you want to automatically turn off the touchpad when a mouse is connected, refer to our how to turn off the touchpad when a mouse is connected guide.
