Most Asus laptops come with a function key for disabling and enabling the touchpad. You can hold down the 'Fn' button and then press the key (usually 'F3' or 'F9') to turn the device on or off. If your notebook does not have an easy way to disable the touchpad then the only way to actually disable the mouse is through the Microsoft Windows Device Manager or through the Mouse settings in the Control Panel.
Changing Mouse SettingsStep 1
Click the 'Start' button and then click 'Control Panel.'
Step 2
Double-click the 'Mouse' link below the 'Hardware and Sound' icon and then click the 'Hardware' tab.
Change the mouse setting to 'Disabled' then click the 'Ok' button to save your settings and exit.
Changing Device Manager SettingsStep 1
Click the 'Start' button and then click 'Control Panel.'
Step 2
Double-click the 'System and Security' link and then the 'Device Manager' link.
Step 3
Scroll down to the 'Mice and Other Devices' section and then click the '+' to expand the menu.
Step 4
Right-click your mouse and then click the 'Disable' option in the context menu.
Click 'Ok' to save your settings and exit the menu.
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Although the touchpad on an Asus laptop can be useful for clicking, scrolling and selecting content, it can be a nuisance if you're using an external wired or wireless mouse. If you're a business owner who prefers the convenience of a standard mouse to run day-to-day business operations, disabling the touchpad decreases the chances of accidentally tapping the device and making unwanted selections. The Asus touchpad can be disabled in a a variety of ways depending on the model you're using.
Using BIOS Settings1.
Press the 'F2' key as your computer is booting up and select 'BIOS Settings' from the menu that pops up.
2.
Select the 'Disable' option next to the touchpad device in the BIOS setting.
3.
Press the 'F10' key to save the changes and exit the BIOS settings, then restart your computer normally.
Using Mouse Settings1.
Click the Start button and click the 'Control Panel.'
2.
Select 'Large icons' in the View by section, then click 'Mouse' to launch the Mouse Properties box.
3.
Click the 'Device Settings' tab and click the touchpad in the Devices box.
4.
Click the 'Disable' button to disable your Asus notebook's touchpad. Click 'OK' to save your changes.
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I just upgraded to windows 10 and my fn + F9 doesn't turn off my touch pad. I tried to install the windows 10 smart gesture but I came across another problem, There's no app data folder in my user folder so it can't install.
any suggestions?
ASUS F554L laptop
Harm SikkengaHarm Sikkenga
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You are missing the latest drivers for your keyboard hotkeys. Visit the vendors site and download new keyboard hotkeys driver for that model. Make sure they are for Windows 10 and the appropriate 32/64bit versions to match your PC.
It may be a good idea to uninstall any existing hotkey drivers or software you have have had installed previously before installed the Windows 10 drivers.
Keep in mind that Windows 10 just officially launched today and vendors may have not updated their websites or drivers to reflect that.
GerutaGeruta
I did what Geruta told me to do, had a problem finding a file in my 'app data/temp file' folder.
I had to move the SETUP.cab file to the folder the installer created before the installation could finish.
thanks for the help
as to finding the letter for after the model number (I looked under the laptop and it only showed me F554L) I must have just gotten lucky downloading the correct model or they're the same driver for each model
Harm SikkengaHarm Sikkenga
Another cause to your problem could be an incorrect driver for the touchpad.
Windows Update is using an ELAN driver from Toshiba on ASUS computers, instead of ASUS Smart Gesture. In that case, the touchpad works but you can't disable it with Fn+F9.
I explained this here: ASUS Smart Gesture and Windows 10
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I uninstalled
AtkPackage of my ASUS VivoBook X202E running Windows 10.I installed the latest driver atkpackage from the asus site for Windows 8.1 and it worked.
Now I could disable the touchpad of the notebook using FN+f9. Thank goodness I can type without not interrupted by this mechanism annoying. There’s the link to ASUS site.
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When my laptop (Asus UX360UAK) went to sleep, the touchpad used to stop working, but restarting the laptop would work. But today, it's just stopped working completely.
There's no touchpad settings anywhere on my laptop, not in device manager or anywhere else and Asus Smart Gesture installation always fails. There's a 'disable touchpad' option (fn + f9), but it doesn't respond at all, so I assume that there's no touchpad so disable.
USB mouse is working just fine and so is the fingerprint reader.
Please help, thank you :)
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Did you find any solution .?.My asus gl552vw also facing the same problem as yours...
Hi @ munmridul,
If your laptop has Win 10 installed, did you try the Chosen Solution below?
I have been experiencing the same issue. I have TWO laptops Asus Notebook UX306U. Both started to have the issue mid-July 2018, I believe after a windows 10 update. I have tried everything from updating all drivers, BIOS, etc. to factory reset, and still the problem persists.
When I close the lid, even if closing the lid is set to 'do nothing', when I reopen the lid, the touchpad isn't working anymore and the only thing that will make it work again is rebooting.
The touchpad also stops working randomly after using the computer anywhere between 10 to 60 minutes.
I have talked to Asus tech support, and after trying every suggestions, the only conclusion was to send them my computer so they can have a look because they believe it to be a hardware issue, wich would cost an estimated 600$ for a 1300$ computer. It's insane! You would expect the computer to work perfectly 2 years after purchase.
And it doesn't make sense since I have 2 computers of the exact same model experiencing the same issue.
Hi @ Jonathon Larose,
Try the follwing:
1. Download and save to a known location, the latest ATK package drivers and Smart Gesture drivers from the link in the Chosen Answer below.
2. Uninstall the ATK Package driver and Smart gesture drivers that are already installed in the laptop.
3. restart the laptop and then install the latest ATK Package drivers from the saved location.
4. When they are installed restart the laptop and install the latest Smart Gesture drivers from the saved location.
5. When they have installed restart the laptop and check if the problem is resolved.
Thanks @jayeff, finally I fixed the problem by finding a more up to date driver for the touchpad than the one given by asus.com or tech support. It's ridiculous that the driver they offer is obsolete. They gave me v06 when v25 is out..
I just upgraded to windows 10 and my fn + F9 doesn't turn off my touch pad. I tried to install the windows 10 smart gesture but I came across another problem, There's no app data folder in my user folder so it can't install.
any suggestions?
ASUS F554L laptop
Harm SikkengaHarm Sikkenga
5 Answers
You are missing the latest drivers for your keyboard hotkeys. Visit the vendors site and download new keyboard hotkeys driver for that model. Make sure they are for Windows 10 and the appropriate 32/64bit versions to match your PC.
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It may be a good idea to uninstall any existing hotkey drivers or software you have have had installed previously before installed the Windows 10 drivers.
Keep in mind that Windows 10 just officially launched today and vendors may have not updated their websites or drivers to reflect that.
GerutaGeruta
I did what Geruta told me to do, had a problem finding a file in my 'app data/temp file' folder.
I had to move the SETUP.cab file to the folder the installer created before the installation could finish.
thanks for the help
as to finding the letter for after the model number (I looked under the laptop and it only showed me F554L) I must have just gotten lucky downloading the correct model or they're the same driver for each model
Harm SikkengaHarm Sikkenga
Another cause to your problem could be an incorrect driver for the touchpad.
Windows Update is using an ELAN driver from Toshiba on ASUS computers, instead of ASUS Smart Gesture. In that case, the touchpad works but you can't disable it with Fn+F9.
I explained this here: ASUS Smart Gesture and Windows 10
IvanRFIvanRF
69711 gold badge77 silver badges2020 bronze badges
I uninstalled
AtkPackage of my ASUS VivoBook X202E running Windows 10.I installed the latest driver atkpackage from the asus site for Windows 8.1 and it worked.
Now I could disable the touchpad of the notebook using FN+f9. Thank goodness I can type without not interrupted by this mechanism annoying. There’s the link to ASUS site.
JakeGould
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AppData folder can be visible:Computer-Organize-Folder options-View_Show hidden files, folders
Kamilla KosztankóKamilla Kosztankó
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