How do I disable touchpad on Inspiron 1545 laptop

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On Windows 10, go to All settings>Devices>Touchpad and the switch the Touchpad from On to Off.
If you have an external mouse then uncheck Leave touchpad on when a mouse is connected..

On Windows 7, Go to Control panel>Mouse>Dell touchpad image and the Pointing devices open
Click the box Disable Touchpad & Pointstick when USB mouse present.
I you don't have that option the install the Dell touchpad drivers.

You could also disable the touchpad in the Device manager on both Windows 7 and 10.

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On Windows 10, go to All settings>Devices>Touchpad and the switch the Touchpad from On to Off.
If you have an external mouse then uncheck Leave touchpad on when a mouse is connected..

On Windows 7, Go to Control panel>Mouse>Dell touchpad image and the Pointing devices open
Click the box Disable Touchpad & Pointstick when USB mouse present.
I you don't have that option the install the Dell touchpad drivers.

You could also disable the touchpad in the Device manager on both Windows 7 and 10.
 
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