How to disable trackpad for HP Elitebook 840 G5
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As the question states, I am simply trying to disable my touchpad on my HP laptop. So I think this is very specific for the HP Elitebook 840 G5 as I have tried the following generic methods to disable the trackpad:
- Under mouse settings, using the Synaptics tab. This tab does not exist for me. (Reference https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c03882926)
- Disabling the Synaptics driver. I thought this would work for sure too but I tried to disable all of the mouse drivers available under Mice and other pointing devices (Device Manager) and the trackpad still works.
- Using third party software. I tried "touchpad-blocker" and even when enabled, the touchpad still works.
- Double tapping the top left corner (https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Notebooks-Archive-Read-Only/how-do-i-disable-a-touchpad-on-an-hp-elitebook-850-laptop/td-p/5480918) This does nothing for mine.
I am open for other suggestions. I am really surprised that disabling the driver didn't work.
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As the question states, I am simply trying to disable my touchpad on my HP laptop. So I think this is very specific for the HP Elitebook 840 G5 as I have tried the following generic methods to disable the trackpad:
- Under mouse settings, using the Synaptics tab. This tab does not exist for me. (Reference https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c03882926)
- Disabling the Synaptics driver. I thought this would work for sure too but I tried to disable all of the mouse drivers available under Mice and other pointing devices (Device Manager) and the trackpad still works.
- Using third party software. I tried "touchpad-blocker" and even when enabled, the touchpad still works.
- Double tapping the top left corner (https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Notebooks-Archive-Read-Only/how-do-i-disable-a-touchpad-on-an-hp-elitebook-850-laptop/td-p/5480918) This does nothing for mine.
I am open for other suggestions. I am really surprised that disabling the driver didn't work.
windows-10 laptop touchpad
asked Aug 21 at 15:13
Eric F
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up vote
2
down vote
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As the question states, I am simply trying to disable my touchpad on my HP laptop. So I think this is very specific for the HP Elitebook 840 G5 as I have tried the following generic methods to disable the trackpad:
- Under mouse settings, using the Synaptics tab. This tab does not exist for me. (Reference https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c03882926)
- Disabling the Synaptics driver. I thought this would work for sure too but I tried to disable all of the mouse drivers available under Mice and other pointing devices (Device Manager) and the trackpad still works.
- Using third party software. I tried "touchpad-blocker" and even when enabled, the touchpad still works.
- Double tapping the top left corner (https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Notebooks-Archive-Read-Only/how-do-i-disable-a-touchpad-on-an-hp-elitebook-850-laptop/td-p/5480918) This does nothing for mine.
I am open for other suggestions. I am really surprised that disabling the driver didn't work.
windows-10 laptop touchpad
asked Aug 21 at 15:13
Eric F
2,73631131
As the question states, I am simply trying to disable my touchpad on my HP laptop. So I think this is very specific for the HP Elitebook 840 G5 as I have tried the following generic methods to disable the trackpad:
- Under mouse settings, using the Synaptics tab. This tab does not exist for me. (Reference https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c03882926)
- Disabling the Synaptics driver. I thought this would work for sure too but I tried to disable all of the mouse drivers available under Mice and other pointing devices (Device Manager) and the trackpad still works.
- Using third party software. I tried "touchpad-blocker" and even when enabled, the touchpad still works.
- Double tapping the top left corner (https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Notebooks-Archive-Read-Only/how-do-i-disable-a-touchpad-on-an-hp-elitebook-850-laptop/td-p/5480918) This does nothing for mine.
I am open for other suggestions. I am really surprised that disabling the driver didn't work.
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PC Settings --> Touchpad --> Leave touchpad on when a mouse is connected.
Uncheck the setting the disable the touchpad when a mouse is connected.
edited Aug 31 at 14:33
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answered Aug 30 at 21:31
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ha.. That is actually correct. I feel so silly now as I never knew or saw the "touchpad" under settings. Thanks so much!
– Eric F
Aug 31 at 14:33
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I just got a 840 G5 and was searching for it as well.
– Surya
Aug 31 at 16:12
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According to the drivers page it appears the Synaptics in your PC is for the fingerprint sensor. Either the touchpad isn't Synaptics-brand and/or the driver didn't install correctly. Try to install this driver then look in Mouse Settings or look for HP touchpad app in Start menu or Control Panel (under HW usually, otherwise change view to Large Icons)
https://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/selfservice/swdetails/hp-elitebook-840-g5-notebook-pc/18491271/swItemId/ob-216153-1
Alternatively you could check BIOS (usually F9 or F10) to see if you can disable it there. Sometimes there is also a Fn key dedicated to it. Here is another HP article on disabling their 'clickpad'. Don't ask me how they are different lol
https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c04648748#AbT2
answered Aug 21 at 15:57
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The touchpad is Synaptics. The driver is installed as "Synaptics HID ClickPad"
– Eric F
Aug 22 at 12:27
I put 'and/or the driver didn't install correctly' & I still believe that. You can install just the barebone drivers for HW, but the full driver install really should give you that Synaptics tab or some other HP program (2nd link) since wanting to disable it is usually available. So I'd re-install the driver I linked to & report back
– gregg
Aug 22 at 14:53
I installed the one you sent a link to but still can't disable the pad
– Eric F
Aug 22 at 19:32
Are you still not getting the Synaptics tab? I'd call HP if you still have a warranty, maybe they've seen this. I'm at a loss short of the links I provided. Maybe you can look for the synaptics executable that I'm guessing that control panel tab's button runs?
– gregg
Aug 22 at 19:42
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2 Answers
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active
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PC Settings --> Touchpad --> Leave touchpad on when a mouse is connected.
Uncheck the setting the disable the touchpad when a mouse is connected.
edited Aug 31 at 14:33
Eric F
2,73631131
answered Aug 30 at 21:31
Surya
461
ha.. That is actually correct. I feel so silly now as I never knew or saw the "touchpad" under settings. Thanks so much!
– Eric F
Aug 31 at 14:33
1
I just got a 840 G5 and was searching for it as well.
– Surya
Aug 31 at 16:12
add a comment |
up vote
3
down vote
accepted
PC Settings --> Touchpad --> Leave touchpad on when a mouse is connected.
Uncheck the setting the disable the touchpad when a mouse is connected.
edited Aug 31 at 14:33
Eric F
2,73631131
answered Aug 30 at 21:31
Surya
461
ha.. That is actually correct. I feel so silly now as I never knew or saw the "touchpad" under settings. Thanks so much!
– Eric F
Aug 31 at 14:33
1
I just got a 840 G5 and was searching for it as well.
– Surya
Aug 31 at 16:12
add a comment |
up vote
3
down vote
accepted
up vote
3
down vote
accepted
PC Settings --> Touchpad --> Leave touchpad on when a mouse is connected.
Uncheck the setting the disable the touchpad when a mouse is connected.
edited Aug 31 at 14:33
Eric F
2,73631131
answered Aug 30 at 21:31
Surya
461
PC Settings --> Touchpad --> Leave touchpad on when a mouse is connected.
Uncheck the setting the disable the touchpad when a mouse is connected.
edited Aug 31 at 14:33
Eric F
2,73631131
answered Aug 30 at 21:31
Surya
461
edited Aug 31 at 14:33
Eric F
2,73631131
edited Aug 31 at 14:33
Eric F
2,73631131
edited Aug 31 at 14:33
Eric F
2,73631131
2,73631131
answered Aug 30 at 21:31
Surya
461
answered Aug 30 at 21:31
Surya
461
answered Aug 30 at 21:31
Surya
461
461
ha.. That is actually correct. I feel so silly now as I never knew or saw the "touchpad" under settings. Thanks so much!
– Eric F
Aug 31 at 14:33
1
I just got a 840 G5 and was searching for it as well.
– Surya
Aug 31 at 16:12
add a comment |
ha.. That is actually correct. I feel so silly now as I never knew or saw the "touchpad" under settings. Thanks so much!
– Eric F
Aug 31 at 14:33
1
I just got a 840 G5 and was searching for it as well.
– Surya
Aug 31 at 16:12
ha.. That is actually correct. I feel so silly now as I never knew or saw the "touchpad" under settings. Thanks so much!
– Eric F
Aug 31 at 14:33
ha.. That is actually correct. I feel so silly now as I never knew or saw the "touchpad" under settings. Thanks so much!
– Eric F
Aug 31 at 14:33
1
1
I just got a 840 G5 and was searching for it as well.
– Surya
Aug 31 at 16:12
I just got a 840 G5 and was searching for it as well.
– Surya
Aug 31 at 16:12
add a comment |
up vote
-1
down vote
According to the drivers page it appears the Synaptics in your PC is for the fingerprint sensor. Either the touchpad isn't Synaptics-brand and/or the driver didn't install correctly. Try to install this driver then look in Mouse Settings or look for HP touchpad app in Start menu or Control Panel (under HW usually, otherwise change view to Large Icons)
https://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/selfservice/swdetails/hp-elitebook-840-g5-notebook-pc/18491271/swItemId/ob-216153-1
Alternatively you could check BIOS (usually F9 or F10) to see if you can disable it there. Sometimes there is also a Fn key dedicated to it. Here is another HP article on disabling their 'clickpad'. Don't ask me how they are different lol
https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c04648748#AbT2
answered Aug 21 at 15:57
gregg
8882822
The touchpad is Synaptics. The driver is installed as "Synaptics HID ClickPad"
– Eric F
Aug 22 at 12:27
I put 'and/or the driver didn't install correctly' & I still believe that. You can install just the barebone drivers for HW, but the full driver install really should give you that Synaptics tab or some other HP program (2nd link) since wanting to disable it is usually available. So I'd re-install the driver I linked to & report back
– gregg
Aug 22 at 14:53
I installed the one you sent a link to but still can't disable the pad
– Eric F
Aug 22 at 19:32
Are you still not getting the Synaptics tab? I'd call HP if you still have a warranty, maybe they've seen this. I'm at a loss short of the links I provided. Maybe you can look for the synaptics executable that I'm guessing that control panel tab's button runs?
– gregg
Aug 22 at 19:42
add a comment |
up vote
-1
down vote
According to the drivers page it appears the Synaptics in your PC is for the fingerprint sensor. Either the touchpad isn't Synaptics-brand and/or the driver didn't install correctly. Try to install this driver then look in Mouse Settings or look for HP touchpad app in Start menu or Control Panel (under HW usually, otherwise change view to Large Icons)
https://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/selfservice/swdetails/hp-elitebook-840-g5-notebook-pc/18491271/swItemId/ob-216153-1
Alternatively you could check BIOS (usually F9 or F10) to see if you can disable it there. Sometimes there is also a Fn key dedicated to it. Here is another HP article on disabling their 'clickpad'. Don't ask me how they are different lol
https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c04648748#AbT2
answered Aug 21 at 15:57
gregg
8882822
The touchpad is Synaptics. The driver is installed as "Synaptics HID ClickPad"
– Eric F
Aug 22 at 12:27
I put 'and/or the driver didn't install correctly' & I still believe that. You can install just the barebone drivers for HW, but the full driver install really should give you that Synaptics tab or some other HP program (2nd link) since wanting to disable it is usually available. So I'd re-install the driver I linked to & report back
– gregg
Aug 22 at 14:53
I installed the one you sent a link to but still can't disable the pad
– Eric F
Aug 22 at 19:32
Are you still not getting the Synaptics tab? I'd call HP if you still have a warranty, maybe they've seen this. I'm at a loss short of the links I provided. Maybe you can look for the synaptics executable that I'm guessing that control panel tab's button runs?
– gregg
Aug 22 at 19:42
add a comment |
up vote
-1
down vote
up vote
-1
down vote
According to the drivers page it appears the Synaptics in your PC is for the fingerprint sensor. Either the touchpad isn't Synaptics-brand and/or the driver didn't install correctly. Try to install this driver then look in Mouse Settings or look for HP touchpad app in Start menu or Control Panel (under HW usually, otherwise change view to Large Icons)
https://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/selfservice/swdetails/hp-elitebook-840-g5-notebook-pc/18491271/swItemId/ob-216153-1
Alternatively you could check BIOS (usually F9 or F10) to see if you can disable it there. Sometimes there is also a Fn key dedicated to it. Here is another HP article on disabling their 'clickpad'. Don't ask me how they are different lol
https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c04648748#AbT2
answered Aug 21 at 15:57
gregg
8882822
According to the drivers page it appears the Synaptics in your PC is for the fingerprint sensor. Either the touchpad isn't Synaptics-brand and/or the driver didn't install correctly. Try to install this driver then look in Mouse Settings or look for HP touchpad app in Start menu or Control Panel (under HW usually, otherwise change view to Large Icons)
https://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/selfservice/swdetails/hp-elitebook-840-g5-notebook-pc/18491271/swItemId/ob-216153-1
Alternatively you could check BIOS (usually F9 or F10) to see if you can disable it there. Sometimes there is also a Fn key dedicated to it. Here is another HP article on disabling their 'clickpad'. Don't ask me how they are different lol
https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c04648748#AbT2
answered Aug 21 at 15:57
gregg
8882822
answered Aug 21 at 15:57
gregg
8882822
answered Aug 21 at 15:57
gregg
8882822
answered Aug 21 at 15:57
gregg
8882822
8882822
The touchpad is Synaptics. The driver is installed as "Synaptics HID ClickPad"
– Eric F
Aug 22 at 12:27
I put 'and/or the driver didn't install correctly' & I still believe that. You can install just the barebone drivers for HW, but the full driver install really should give you that Synaptics tab or some other HP program (2nd link) since wanting to disable it is usually available. So I'd re-install the driver I linked to & report back
– gregg
Aug 22 at 14:53
I installed the one you sent a link to but still can't disable the pad
– Eric F
Aug 22 at 19:32
Are you still not getting the Synaptics tab? I'd call HP if you still have a warranty, maybe they've seen this. I'm at a loss short of the links I provided. Maybe you can look for the synaptics executable that I'm guessing that control panel tab's button runs?
– gregg
Aug 22 at 19:42
add a comment |
The touchpad is Synaptics. The driver is installed as "Synaptics HID ClickPad"
– Eric F
Aug 22 at 12:27
I put 'and/or the driver didn't install correctly' & I still believe that. You can install just the barebone drivers for HW, but the full driver install really should give you that Synaptics tab or some other HP program (2nd link) since wanting to disable it is usually available. So I'd re-install the driver I linked to & report back
– gregg
Aug 22 at 14:53
I installed the one you sent a link to but still can't disable the pad
– Eric F
Aug 22 at 19:32
Are you still not getting the Synaptics tab? I'd call HP if you still have a warranty, maybe they've seen this. I'm at a loss short of the links I provided. Maybe you can look for the synaptics executable that I'm guessing that control panel tab's button runs?
– gregg
Aug 22 at 19:42
The touchpad is Synaptics. The driver is installed as "Synaptics HID ClickPad"
– Eric F
Aug 22 at 12:27
The touchpad is Synaptics. The driver is installed as "Synaptics HID ClickPad"
– Eric F
Aug 22 at 12:27
I put 'and/or the driver didn't install correctly' & I still believe that. You can install just the barebone drivers for HW, but the full driver install really should give you that Synaptics tab or some other HP program (2nd link) since wanting to disable it is usually available. So I'd re-install the driver I linked to & report back
– gregg
Aug 22 at 14:53
I put 'and/or the driver didn't install correctly' & I still believe that. You can install just the barebone drivers for HW, but the full driver install really should give you that Synaptics tab or some other HP program (2nd link) since wanting to disable it is usually available. So I'd re-install the driver I linked to & report back
– gregg
Aug 22 at 14:53
I installed the one you sent a link to but still can't disable the pad
– Eric F
Aug 22 at 19:32
I installed the one you sent a link to but still can't disable the pad
– Eric F
Aug 22 at 19:32
Are you still not getting the Synaptics tab? I'd call HP if you still have a warranty, maybe they've seen this. I'm at a loss short of the links I provided. Maybe you can look for the synaptics executable that I'm guessing that control panel tab's button runs?
– gregg
Aug 22 at 19:42
Are you still not getting the Synaptics tab? I'd call HP if you still have a warranty, maybe they've seen this. I'm at a loss short of the links I provided. Maybe you can look for the synaptics executable that I'm guessing that control panel tab's button runs?
– gregg
Aug 22 at 19:42
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