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Hey guys! I have a Dell laptop computer. Could any one tell me how to turn off the touchpad in front of the keyboard? My mouse is working but I don't remember how to turn the touchpad off. Thanks!

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  • 7 years ago
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    Click Start.

    In the Search box type main.cpl, click main.cpl in the list of programs. In Windows XP click Run, type main.cpl in the box next to Open, click OK.

    Click the Dell Touchpad tab.

    Click on the picture of the touchpad.

    Click Device Select.

    Click to check the box to the left of Disable Touchpad / Pointing Stick when external USB mouse is present to disable the touchpad. Uncheck the box to enable the touchpad.

    Click Apply and click OK.

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