what is the orange light on my touchpad?? Pointer not working!

[Timy3]

what is the orange light on my touchpad?? Pointer not working!

[Raj_05]

Hi @Timy3,

Welcome to HP Support Community.

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

The orange light on the touchpad of an HP laptop typically indicates that the touchpad is disabled. This is a feature on many HP laptops where the touchpad can be toggled on or off to prevent accidental movements while typing.

To re-enable your touchpad:

• Double-tap the upper-left corner of the touchpad (where the orange light is).

If this doesn't work, you can try enabling the touchpad through the settings:

1. Windows Settings: Go to Settings > Devices > Touchpad and ensure the touchpad is turned on.
2. Device Manager: Open Device Manager (you can search for it in the Start menu), expand Mice and other pointing devices, and check if the touchpad is enabled. If not, right-click it and select Enable.

I hope this helps.

Take care and have a good day.

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