HP Notebook PCs - Automatically disable the touchpad when an external mouse is connected

Enable or disable the touchpad when an external USB mouse is connected to the computer. You can also configure the touchpad to be disabled automatically when an external mouse is connected.

1. Select the Search icon in the taskbar, type touchpad settings in the search box, and then press enter.

2. Click the Touchpad button to turn the touchpad off or on.

   Note:

   To configure the touchpad to be disabled automatically when an external mouse is connected, ensure that the Touchpad button is set to On.

   Note:

   If you are not using an external mouse, press the tab key repeatedly until the pointer rests on the touchpad button. Then, press the spacebar to select the button.

   

3. To automatically disable the touchpad when an external mouse is connected to the computer, configure the setting using the instructions for your operating system.

   • In Windows 11, click the arrow icon to expand the Touchpad settings, and then clear the Leave the touchpad on when a mouse is connected check box.

     

   • In Windows 10, clear the Leave the touchpad on when a mouse is connected check box.

     

Update your Windows 11 or Windows 10 computer using Windows Update.

How To Update Windows 10

Learn how to update Windows 10.

1. In Windows, search for and open Check for updates.

   If there are any available updates, they begin automatically.

   Note:

   To download and install optional updates, use the following instructions for your operating system:

   • In Windows 11, select Advanced options > Optional updates, select the updates that you want to install, and then click Download & install.

   • In Windows 10, select View all optional updates, select the updates that you want to install, and then click Download and install.

2. After the updates install, restart your computer when prompted.