If you’re using a laptop or a 2-in-1 device, you may have encountered the issue of your touchpad not working. This can be frustrating, especially if you don’t have a mouse on hand. Fortunately, there are ways to turn on your touchpad without a mouse on Windows 10. In this article, we’ll discuss the touchpad settings and how to adjust them to get your touchpad working again.
Check Touchpad Settings
The first step to turning on your touchpad without a mouse is to check your touchpad settings. To do this, go to your Windows 10 settings and click on “Devices.” From there, click on “Touchpad” on the left-hand side. Make sure that the toggle switch under “Touchpad” is turned on. If it is already on, try toggling it off and then back on again to see if that solves the issue.
Adjust Touchpad Sensitivity
If your touchpad is still not working, you may need to adjust the sensitivity settings. To do this, go back to the “Touchpad” section in your Windows 10 settings. Under “Touchpad sensitivity,” you can adjust the sensitivity level by moving the slider to the left or right. If your touchpad is not responding at all, try increasing the sensitivity level. If it is too sensitive, try decreasing the sensitivity level.
Update Touchpad Drivers
Another reason why your touchpad may not be working is because of outdated or corrupted touchpad drivers. To update your touchpad drivers, go to your device manager by right-clicking on the Windows start button and selecting “Device Manager.” Expand the “Mice and other pointing devices” section and right-click on your touchpad. Select “Update driver” and follow the prompts to update your touchpad drivers.
Use Keyboard Shortcuts
If your touchpad is still not working, you can use keyboard shortcuts to navigate your computer until you can fix the issue. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box. Type “control” and press Enter to open the Control Panel. Use the arrow keys to navigate to “Mouse” and press Enter. From there, you can use the tab and arrow keys to navigate through the touchpad settings and make any necessary adjustments.
Reinstall Touchpad Drivers
If updating your touchpad drivers did not work, you may need to reinstall them. To do this, go back to your device manager and right-click on your touchpad. Select “Uninstall device” and follow the prompts to uninstall the drivers. Once they are uninstalled, restart your computer and the drivers will automatically be reinstalled.
Conclusion
Having a non-functioning touchpad can be a major inconvenience, but with these tips, you can turn on your touchpad without a mouse on Windows 10. Remember to check your touchpad settings, adjust the sensitivity, update or reinstall drivers, and use keyboard shortcuts if needed. With these steps, you should be able to get your touchpad working again in no time. Have you encountered this issue before? Let us know in the comments.
