
Method 2: Disable Touchpad in Windows 10 Using Device Manager On the right side, toggle the Touchpad option to Off to disable touchpad immediately.

We think it’s very useful, but if you feel more productive with an external mouse, you can disable touchpad completely on your Windows 10 laptop to avoid accidental taps with your thumbs or palm. A laptop touchpad works like a built-in mouse which lets you scroll, select and click without plugging anything in.
