Dell Inspiron 1545 Upgrade to Win8 Issue

Question

Hello: I just upgraded my Dell Inspiron 1545 which was running on Vista to Windows 8. The Dell utility to control the Touch Pad disappeared, and now I can't disable it (I use an external mouse).  I downloaded the driver and tried to install it (R270497.exe), but Windows 8 said it had compatibility issues and would not install it.  Does anyone know how I can disable the built-in touchpad and the associated two buttons on this Inspiron? Thanks, Rich Locus

MicroTest · Accepted Answer

'DELL-BABITA S' I have the same laptop and Windows 8 as 'Rich Locus' Unfortunately the options you describe are not available for the inspiron 1545 'Rich Locus' you may try third party software (didn't test them - I need both: USBmouse and touchpad http://code.google.com/p/touchfreeze/http://download.cnet.com/TouchpadPal/3000-2084_4-75012436.html

Philip_Yip · Accepted Answer

A user has reported this to work on the 1545: http://www.eightforums.com/drivers-hardware/10569-windows-8-alps-touchpad-driver.html

MicroTest · Accepted Answer

Just installed and tested the new driver - seems to be working even though inspiron 1545 is not listed...... My Windows 8 was a clean install so there was no previous Dell driver installed

DELL-Babita S · Answer

Hi Rich Locus,

Welcome to Dell Community Forum.

You may disable the built-in touchpad by following the steps mentioned below:

Method 1:

Click on ControlPanel tile.
Now click on More Settings option from left side menu.
Old Control Panel Window will open. In Old Control Panel Window search for Mouse settings and click on Change Mouse Settings option from the search results.
Mouse Properties window will pop up. Now, choose None option from the dropdown list for Left Button, Right Button. Press Apply and then OK to save your settings.

Following this method you can disable only touchpad buttons but your track pad will be still in active mode.

Method 2:

You can bring up the Power User Menu with your keyboard by pressing the WIN (Windows) key and the X key together. The Power user shortcut menu lists the Device Manager, Control Panel, Command Prompt, Power Options, etc.

In the Device Manager, double-click Mice & Pointing Devices>Right-click the internal touchpad device listed and select Disable from the menu that appears.

Please reply if you have any further questions.

Thanks and regards,
Babita S
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Rich Locus · Answer

Microtest... Thanks for the driver reference.  It worked.  Here's the link to the driver: www.dell.com/.../DriverDetails Regards, Rich Locus

Rich Locus · Answer

Hello MicroTest: Do you have a link to download the driver? Thanks, Rich Locus

Rich Locus · Answer

Babita: Thanks for taking the time to respond.  For some reason, the hardware configuration for the touchpad did not give me the option to disable it.  It was 'grayed out'.  I believe I still need to install a driver.  Kindest regards, Rich Locus

MicroTest · Answer

You have to thank 'natakuc4' - sorry coudn't answer you earlier but you obviously found the driver yourself

Rich Locus · Answer

natakuc4:  Thanks for the answer... it worked.  Regards, Rich Locus

Philip_Yip · Answer

Great glad you got it working correctly. :) I think you have more or less everything correctly setup for Windows 8 however if you have not already done so run the Intel update Utility.

mikedenney · Answer

Thanks, worked with Windows 10 tech trial on my 1545, also.

jlandwehr61 · Answer

So, Mikedenney, if I upgrade my 1545 to Windows 10 Home Edition, I should be okay? (Moving from Win7)

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