If you are like me, you constantly find yourself clicking the touchpad by accident when typing. This can be really frustrating, especially when you are in the middle of an important document or presentation.
Luckily, there is a way to disable the touchpad on MSI laptops. In this blog post, I will show you how to do it. Stay productive!
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How To Disable Touchpad On MSI Laptop
There are a few different ways that you can turn off your MSI laptop touchpad.
Through Settings
The most common way is to simply go into the settings and find the option to disable it. You can usually find this option under the “Mouse” or “Touchpad” section of the settings.
Using Fn Key
If you can’t find the option to disable the touchpad in the settings, you can usually just hold down the Fn key + F3 key on your keyboard to disable the touchpad. This F3 button is usually located on the top row of the keyboard where the F keys are.
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Dedicated Button
You can also disable your MSI laptop touchpad with the dedicated button it comes with. Some MSI laptop may come with a dedicated button to both enable and disable the touchpad without any special tweaks.
The button is usually located on the top edge of the touchpad and it can either be a clickable button or a soft touch button.
Uninstall The Touchpad Driver
If neither of these options work, you may need to physically disable the touchpad by removing its driver from your computer.
To do this, you’ll need to go into Device Manager and find the touchpad driver. Once you’ve found it, right-click on it and select “Uninstall.” This will remove the driver and prevent the touchpad from working.
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Can I Disable My Laptop Touchpad?
Yes, you can disable your laptop touchpad. To do so, you will need to access your computer’s BIOS or UEFI settings using the MSI boot menu key.
Once you have accessed these settings, you will need to find the option that allows you to disable the touchpad.
This option is usually located in the “Input” or “Peripherals” section. Once you have found this option, simply select it and then save your changes.
After your computer has rebooted, the touchpad should be disabled.
Which Function Key Turns Off Touchpad?
The function key that turns off the touchpad is typically one of the FN + F3 key along the top of the keyboard.
The specific key may vary depending on the make and model of your laptop, but it is usually clearly labelled with a touchpad icon.
If you’re not sure which key turns off the touchpad, just look for the key with the touchpad icon and give it a try.
Once you’ve found the right key, simply press and hold it for a few seconds to disable the touchpad.
When you want to re-enable the touchpad, just press and hold the same key again for a few seconds.
How Do I Turn Off My Touchpad Completely?
If your touchpad is too sensitive, it can be frustrating when you accidentally brush it while typing and your cursor jumps around the screen. If you want to disable the touchpad on your laptop completely, you can do so in just a few steps.
First, open the Control Panel. Click on Hardware and Sound, then select Mouse. Under the Devices tab, find your touchpad and click on it to select it. Finally, click on Disable to turn off the touchpad.
You can also disable the touchpad temporarily by simply pressing the Fn key + F5 key on your keyboard. This will toggle the touchpad off and on, so you can use it when you need it and turn it off when you don’t.
If you want to completely disable the touchpad and don’t ever want to use it again, you can uninstall the driver. This will remove the touchpad from your computer entirely. To do this, open Device Manager, expand the list of mice and other pointing devices, right-click on your touchpad, and select Uninstall.
Now that you know how to disable the touchpad on your laptop, you can prevent accidental cursor movements and enjoy using your computer without worry.
