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    Disable mousepad when a mouse is present

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Phibrizzo, Nov 29, 2012.

  1. Phibrizzo

    Phibrizzo Newbie

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    Is there a way to configure the laptop so this behavior can be automatic.
     
    Phibrizzo, Nov 29, 2012
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  2. DDDenniZZZ

    DDDenniZZZ Notebook Deity

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    Control Panel -> mouse -> mouse properties (change mouse settings) -> device settings -> Disable internal pointing device when external USB...

    Thats on windows 8, I imagine its the same on windows 7.
     
    DDDenniZZZ, Nov 29, 2012
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    SVOShark Notebook Consultant

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    It's an option in Alienware Command Center.

    I'd tell you where exactly, but mine is torn apart at the moment.
     
    SVOShark, Nov 29, 2012
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    Same on Windows 7
     
    Alienware-Luis_Pardo, Nov 29, 2012
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    Ahh found it - Alienware Command Center > AlienTouch - faster way to do it, though I don't know why you'd ever want to re-enable that nonsense!
     
    SVOShark, Nov 29, 2012
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    I use my touchpad rather regularly. I disable it manually when I have to. (Fn+F12)
     
    shinji257, Nov 30, 2012
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