Touchpad problems

15 years ago

Hi - I haven't been on in ages so I'm not sure if anyone I used to know is still here. But maybe someone could still help me. I have a Dell XPS M1530 laptop & the touchpad keeps working at the same time the mouse is connected. I have tried everything including system restore. The restore seems to fix it for a while & then it starts again. I can't even find the control for it any more & I know there was one. Please help. Thank you.

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zep516
15 years ago
Customizing the Touch Pad

You can use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad or adjust the touch pad settings.
1. Click Start , and then click Control Panel.
2. Click Hardware and Sound.
3. Click Keyboard.
4. In the Mouse Properties window:
*click the Device Select tab to disable the touch pad.

*Click the Touch Pad tab to adjust touch pad settings.
1. Click OK to save the settings and close the window.
Dell Support
chilloway
Original Author
15 years ago
Hi Zed - I remember you. Thanks for the quick response. There is no device select button. Just both listed. When I highlight mouse & click OK. Touchpad never goes off. If I highlight touchpad - there are no options to disable it. My warranty expiered so Dell is no help. When I type my hand hits the pad & everything gets messed up. Any other ideas ?
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zep516
15 years ago
I don't use laptops so lets see what others have to say. Lot a lappies here. Sorry I could not offer more. Nice to see you again.
msm84
15 years ago
I don't have an answer for you, but I find it interesting that my 6 year old HP laptop has a very simple solution, An on/off button just above the touch pad! Wonder if HP is the only one thinking again?
bob414
15 years ago
The 'best answer' on this page may help.
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
15 years ago
most laptops have a toggle on one of the top F keys that show the touchpad which if you click it you turn the touchpad off and on. That is how mine are.
bob414
15 years ago
From the owner's manual.

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chilloway
Original Author
15 years ago
Thanks all for your responses. I couldnt get on this site so sorry for late response. Problem was that the icons for touch pad seemed to have disappeared - even in the control panel. Everything had vanished which made me suspicious so I ran every scan I had. It took an Avast boot scan but it turned out there was a java trojan on my pc. After deleting all I could then system restore back to January & everything finally came back fine. Of course I am not exactly sure what I deleted but it said something about an app file so I am hoping it wasnt too impt. I see "infected" & panic & start deleting whatever it is. Thank you all again for your help. Everything seems fine now. Debbie

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