How to Disable a Mouse Pad on an Asus Notebook

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 Settings

1. 1.

   Press the "F2" key as your computer is booting up and select "BIOS Settings" from the menu that pops up.

2. 2.

   Select the "Disable" option next to the touchpad device in the BIOS setting.

3. 3.

   Press the "F10" key to save the changes and exit the BIOS settings, then restart your computer normally.

Using Mouse Settings

1. 1.

   Click the Start button and click the "Control Panel."

2. 2.

   Select "Large icons" in the View by section, then click "Mouse" to launch the Mouse Properties box.

3. 3.

   Click the "Device Settings" tab and click the touchpad in the Devices box.

4. 4.

   Click the "Disable" button to disable your Asus notebook's touchpad. Click "OK" to save your changes.