In this instance, I’m using a Windows 10 laptop with a precision touchpad. Here’s how to turn off the touchpad:
Disable the toggle switch under Touchpad.
Note: To turn on the touchpad, simply activate the toggle switch.
Alternative Methods
Method #1
Search F1-F12 for the touchpad icon.
As soon as you find it, press both the Function key and the button you find (in my case, it’s F9) simultaneously.
Note: Press the same key combination to enable the touchpad.
Method #2
Find and expand “Mice and other pointing devices.”
Right-click on the entry that belongs to the touchpad. Disable it.
Note: In order to enable the touchpad, you must enable the above entry.
Method #3
In the BIOS settings of your laptop, look for the “Internal Pointing Device” option or something similar with respect to the touchpad.
Save your BIOS settings after disabling that option.
Note: To enable the touchpad, you must activate it.
Method #4
Launch Registry Editor. I suggest backing up the Registry before proceeding.
Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER > Software > Microsoft > Windows > CurrentVersion > PrecisionTouchPad > Status.
In the right pane, you can see Enabled DWORD. Double-click it.
Provide 1 (to enable) or 0 (to disable) in the Value data field.
Hit the OK button.
Restart your PC.
That’s it.
