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I want to disable the touch pad pointing device on my laptop, Fujitsu Siemens Amilo L6825. Note that the operating system on this machine is Windows 2000 (Not XP - Apparently these machines where optimized for XP - But thats a Long Story!!)

Problem is that when typing in a document and you accidently touch the touch pad the cursor jumps to a different location in the document and if you don't notice it immediately, you end up typing in the wrong place. I'm sure it sometimes also happen even without touching the pad so I'm not sure if this is some sporadic or imtermittend problem with the pad.

I want to disable the pad since I find this problem very annoying and I prefer to use a normal external mouse anyway. I just cannot find a place where I can disable the touch pad. My previous HP Compact laptop had a simmilar problem (so it looks like a general problem on laptops) but at least it had a button above the pad to turn it on or off. On this machine theres no such button.

Please help before I disable it with a hammer and a big screw driver!!!!!

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The behaviour you describe fits two common causes: a driver/software feature (or the wrong driver) that treats palm/accidental contact as input, or a hardware-level problem (loose cable / BIOS setting). Several members here already suggested driver swaps and a function-key toggle; below are practical, low-risk steps to isolate and fix the problem in that order.

First, confirm whether the issue is driver/software or hardware by booting to Safe Mode and testing (if the cursor still jumps while typing in Safe Mode, hardware/BIOS is more likely). Booting to Safe Mode is the simplest diagnostic step for Windows 2000. (ftp.zx.net.nz)

If it looks software-related, try disabling the touchpad from Device Manager before anything invasive: open System → Hardware → Device Manager, expand “Mice and other pointing devices” (and “Human Interface Devices” if present), then disable or uninstall the entry that corresponds to the touchpad. If the device is hidden or you want to see non-present devices first, use the environment trick below then open Device Manager. Microsoft documents both uninstall/disable and the “show non-present devices” approach. (learn.microsoft.com)

set devmgr_show_nonpresent_devices=1
start devmgmt.msc

If disabling/uninstalling makes the problem disappear, reinstall the correct OEM touchpad driver (some vendors’ drivers add palm‑rejection or “disable when mouse attached” options). Look in the touchpad driver control panel for PalmCheck / Palm Rejection / sensitivity sliders, or update to a proper Synaptics/ELAN driver so those settings appear. Community troubleshooting and driver-control-panel guides cover this workflow. (superuser.com)

If the problem persists after Safe Mode or reappears despite driver changes, check BIOS for an “Internal Pointing Device” (or similar) option and disable it, or—only if comfortable and out of warranty—power down, remove battery/power, and reseat the touchpad ribbon cable following the service manual or an iFixit-style guide (touchpad ribbons and ZIF connectors are fragile; take ESD/warranty precautions). Reseating is a common fix for intermittent touchpad faults. (techwalla.com)

Suggested order: Safe Mode → Device Manager disable → reinstall correct OEM driver and check palm-rejection settings → BIOS toggle → hardware reseat/repair. This avoids unnecessary software installs and keeps repairs as conservative as possible. For reference to earlier suggestions in this thread: and were on the right track with driver changes, and /’s hotkey idea is worth checking, but follow the diagnostic order above before hardware work.

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I found your post when searching for a solution to a similar problem. The solution I have found is to install a driver from another vendor. This driver gave me the option to disable the TouchPad. I believe this one might work for you. If not, try other drivers from other vendors.

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I have an Amilo m7440 running xp. That touch pad is a nightmare. This download worked a treat for me.

Thanks guys

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I found your post when searching for a solution to a similar problem. The solution I have found is to install a driver from another vendor. This driver gave me the option to disable the TouchPad. I believe this one might work for you. If not, try other drivers from other vendors.

i have a Fujitsu Siemens V2030 an i have the same problem with the touch pad. the link bellow does not work...i don`t know why.....can you please give me another link?
Thank you

Member Avatar for Peter Kidson

Low-tech answer : stick some thin cardboard over it.
Two business cards did the trick for me.

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Low-tech answer : stick some thin cardboard over it.
Two business cards did the trick for me.

i have found a easy to use software, i can send it to you if you want. My e-mail address is

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try this software:
http://www.kingzm.com/eng/files/download/MouseManager.zip
This software is designed for these people who use several mouse.
For example, a person uses notebook PC and installed USB mouse as well.
it can set the different work state for each mouse and quickly switch primary and secondary buttons .
My e-mail address is

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try this software:
http://www.kingzm.com/eng/files/download/MouseManager.zip
This software is designed for these people who use several mouse.
For example, a person uses notebook PC and installed USB mouse as well.
it can set the different work state for each mouse and quickly switch primary and secondary buttons .
My e-mail address is

Member Avatar for gabimartinescu

I found your post when searching for a solution to a similar problem. The solution I have found is to install a driver from another vendor. This driver gave me the option to disable the TouchPad. I believe this one might work for you. If not, try other drivers from other vendors.

....You can try http://support.fujitsu-siemens.com/com/support/downloads.html... it will certanly work better

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Don't know about the Amilo, but you MAY try to press Fn + a function key with a pic resembling a mouse. On my ESPRIMO notebook it's F6. Worked a treat.

Easy eh? :P

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With my thanks to Global Player.
Pressing the Function key (and in my case F6 which had the mouse icon) did the trick.

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