Can't disable touchpad on HP 15BS289wm

[barbwood]

i just set up my laptop and i cant get the touchpad to disable.  it doesnt highlight the option to disable anywhere.  I also cant roll back to an earlier driver.  I set this up last week and i already have this issue--PLEASE HELP TO DISABLE TOUCHPAD!!!

[praveen196]

@barbwood Welcome to HP Community!

I understand that you would like to disable the touchpad.

If you wish to disable your touchpad, I suggest you follow the steps mentioned below.

1. Press Windows Key +X.
2. Select the Device Manager.
3. Expand Mice and other pointing devices.
4. Right-click on Synaptic touchpad driver and select Disable.
5. Click OK to confirm and check with the issue.

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[barbwood]

the disable isn't highlighted--only rollback driver and uninstall are highlighted

[The_Fossette]

@barbwood 

Follow the below steps and check if it helps.

1. Open Settings.
2. Click on Devices.
3. Click on Touchpad.

4. Under "Touchpad," clear the Leave touchpad on when a mouse is connected option.

   

Once you completed the steps, the touchpad will remain disabled unless you disconnect your mouse.

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