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So a couple of weeks ago I received my laptop back from the shop after external repairs. They did a factory reset on my laptop and I lost everything.
Before they did the factory reset I had no issues disabling my laptop with the FN+ F9 combo and now there is no option for me to disable my touchpad at all. The reason I would like it disabled is because I have a USB mouse I'm using. Another reason is that when I'm typing my hand may hit the touchpad and may cause me to screw up when I type.

I'm wondering if there is something I'm missing or if I need to install certain drivers for me to be able to disable it again.

Any and all help will be very appreciative.

Thanks
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There may be manufacturer provided utilities which allow the function keys to work, whats the model of your laptop?
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I have an ASUS laptop not quite sure where I'd find the exact model
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Either a model name and number on the top, or on the underside on a manufacturers sticker.
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Model is X53E and ID is 3C. if that helps
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This site has the drivers for your laptop: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

Under the Utilities section is where I would look.
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so I downloaded those drivers and restarted my computer but I am still unable to disable my touchpad
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Which drivers, there are a lot.
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[ Register or Signin to view external links. ] i downloaded these
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If thats the touchpad drive itself its not the right thing. I'd look for something to do with the function keys. There was something under the Utilities heading i recall.
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