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Enable/Disable the touchpad

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Hello, I have a problem,

I would like to be able to enable or disable the touchpad, but I can't find how to do it, and I have been searching for hours and hours.
If possible, I would like to activate it using software or even a shortcut, allowing me to press one or multiple keys to enable the touchpad and then press the same key(s) again to disable it. I have already installed "Touchpad Blocker," but the problem is that it temporarily disables the keyboard for a maximum of 3 seconds, while I would like the keyboard to be locked until I press again, whether by using a key combination or by going into software settings.

So, I would appreciate it if the solutions you provide are not too complicated, as I am not an IT expert.

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  1.  Pierr10 Moderator
    madmyke was right: It's indeed Fn + F9 (usually).

    While searching on the Internet, there's also talk of a software: Smart Gesture.
    Do you have it?
    https://www.asus.com/fr/support/FAQ/1009641 with a download link.

    --
    What is well conceived is clearly expressed,
    And the words to say it come easily.
    (Boileau)
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    1. madmyke Moderator
      Hello

      What type of computer (Laptop? Desktop? Brand? Model?)

      Best regards

      --
      “We gulp down the flattering lie in big swallows, while we sip the bitter truth drop by drop.”
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      1. Anonymous user
        I am on a laptop and it's an Asus X555L.
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        3. Anonymous user
          It's the first one.
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          1. madmyke Moderator
            If it's the first one, where is the issue?
            There is a key to turn the numeric keypad on/off.
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        4. Anonymous user
          Well, if it's the F9 key, I've already tried and it doesn't work, and I want to enable or disable the touchpad, not the numeric keypad.
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          1. madmyke Moderator
            For the touchpad, you need to check the manual.
            On many laptops, it's a double tap in the top left, with sometimes a small LED that indicates whether it's activated or not.
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        5. madmyke Moderator
          It's not F9 but FNC + F9


          --
          “We gulp down the flattering lie and sip drop by drop the bitter truth.”
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          1. Anonymous user
            That's what I'm doing, I press both fn and f9 at the same time but it does absolutely nothing at all.
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            1. madmyke Moderator
              Do the other Function keys (with Fn) work properly?

              --
              "We swallow the lie that flatters us in one big gulp and we drink the truth that is bitter to us drop by drop."
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              1. Anonymous user
                Yes, they work very well.
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                1. madmyke Moderator
                  If all the keys work well with and without Fn except for F9 (with or without Fn), the key may simply be defective.
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              2. Pierr10 Moderator
                Hello,

                You probably need to press the F9 key but not Fn: just F9.

                It's possible that on the Asus you have an Elan touchpad. Check in the programs of the Start menu if you find Elan Touchpad Setting.

                What is well conceived is clearly stated,
                And the words to say it come easily.
                (Boileau)
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                1. Anonymous user
                  F9 alone does nothing but on the other hand I don't think I have an Elan touchpad.
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                  1. Anonymous user
                    Or maybe there is software similar to keyboard locker. Touchpad Blocker is pretty good, but it's a shame it only blocks for a maximum of 3 seconds because I would like the touchpad to stay locked until I press a shortcut or go into the software options.
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                    1. Pierr10 Moderator
                      There may be a solution by going to
                      Settings > Devices > Touchpad > Additional settings
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                  2. Anonymous user
                    Yes, I have already tried, but I can't find where to go next because I believe you can't disable it from there; maybe you can, but I don't know where.
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                    1. Anonymous user
                      But the problem is that the option to disable the touchpad is grayed out; do you have a solution for this issue??
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                      1. Anonymous user
                        Apparently, Smart Gesture is already installed, but I really don't know what to do next. Otherwise, do you know of any useful applications?
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                        1. Pierr10 Moderator
                          I don't have an Asus and I don't know any software for this kind of work. Normally everything should be in the computer and working.
                          You can try updating the driver in the Device Manager.

                          But with Smart Gesture, you should be fine.
                          Go to the Mouse Detection tab and check Disable TouchPad when mouse is plugged-in
                          https://www.asus.com/fr/support/FAQ/1009613/
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                      2. Anonymous user
                        But where is the mouse detection tab located?
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                        1. Pierr10 Moderator


                          and then:
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                      3. Anonymous user
                        Oh yes, I found it now that when my Bluetooth mouse is on, the touchpad is disabled.

                        In any case, thank you very much for your help.
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