Hello:

I have a Dell Inspiron 1501, running Vista Home Premium. Overall I really
like the computer, and I like Vista. Recently I had to reinstall Vista
because I have this habit of tweeking settings, and sometimes I end up
messing things up. (I can't help it, I use various programs like Tweek VI and
change things without thinking it through at times. I guess it's the hacker
mentality in me. )

Any way, before I reinstalled Vista, the computer would automatically
disable the touch pad - I think that is what it is called - whenever I would
plug in a usb mouse. This way I would not be as likely to brush my thumb
against it while typing, and thus end up with my cursor jumping to various
parts of the screen. Since the reinstall, I've been unable to figure out how
to set this option again.

I really miss having this option turned on, and I hope someone can tell me
how to do it again. I would like to say thanks in advance for any help anyone
can give me.

Thanks,

Max Jensen

HE WORKS FOR DELL!!!!! LET'S GET HIM!!!!! oh never mind he is kind of on our
site, he an customer advocate. hope you get to sue them for forcing us to
get vista lol.

J K around.

he's got a good point usually not having all the drivers wil keep you from
using all the features on your pc, like the keyboard shortcut's.
--
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"DellCA" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news(E-Mail Removed)...
>
> My name is Brad and I work at Dell headquarters in Round Rock, TX. I
> know you state you reinstalled Vista, but I was wondering if you
> installed the Synaptics Touchpad driver? The driver is located at
> 'Drivers & Downloads' (http://tinyurl.com/39mje9) There should be an
> icon in the taskbar after this is installed that will give you options
> to disable the mouse. Do not forget to install all of the other drivers
> for the system as well. Please let me know if you have any further
> questions.
>
> Brad
> Dell Customer Advocate
>
>
> --
> DellCA

With my mouse and my Laptop from another large vendor I do not need to
disable the touchpad it and the mouse operate concurrently which is a great
when my USB connection is loose or the mouse batteries need replacement.
"DellCA" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news(E-Mail Removed)...
>
> My name is Brad and I work at Dell headquarters in Round Rock, TX. I
> know you state you reinstalled Vista, but I was wondering if you
> installed the Synaptics Touchpad driver? The driver is located at
> 'Drivers & Downloads' (http://tinyurl.com/39mje9) There should be an
> icon in the taskbar after this is installed that will give you options
> to disable the mouse. Do not forget to install all of the other drivers
> for the system as well. Please let me know if you have any further
> questions.
>
> Brad
> Dell Customer Advocate
>
>
> --
> DellCA

Thanks for the help, I appreciate it very much!

"Translator French - English - Creole" wrote:

> HE WORKS FOR DELL!!!!! LET'S GET HIM!!!!! oh never mind he is kind of on our
> site, he an customer advocate. hope you get to sue them for forcing us to
> get vista lol.
>
> J K around.
>
> he's got a good point usually not having all the drivers wil keep you from
> using all the features on your pc, like the keyboard shortcut's.
> --
> Capt. Jonathan Perreault
>
> Personnal Advice To You:
> #1: Do Not Undermine Windows's Work, Or It'll Undermine You As A User.
> #2: Torture Windows (Any) Now Before It Tortures You
> #3: Windows Is Bad Enough In English, Why Get It In Another Language
>
> Best Comments From Users:
> No Matter The Problem Even With Linux, It's Microsoft's And Windows's Faults
>
> A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely
> foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.
> "DellCA" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news(E-Mail Removed)...
> >
> > My name is Brad and I work at Dell headquarters in Round Rock, TX. I
> > know you state you reinstalled Vista, but I was wondering if you
> > installed the Synaptics Touchpad driver? The driver is located at
> > 'Drivers & Downloads' (http://tinyurl.com/39mje9) There should be an
> > icon in the taskbar after this is installed that will give you options
> > to disable the mouse. Do not forget to install all of the other drivers
> > for the system as well. Please let me know if you have any further
> > questions.
> >
> > Brad
> > Dell Customer Advocate
> >
> >
> > --
> > DellCA
>

My mouse and touchpad work well together, also, I have a bad habbit of
hitting the touch pad when I'm typing and having my cursor moving to various
parts of the screen. Now that I can have the touch pad off when I have a
mouse plugged in, I don't have this problem!

I've never been a big fan of touch pads, and would prefer using a mouse. Of
course if I'm some place where my mouse battery dies, it is nice to have the
option of turning on the touch pad!

Once again, I really do appreciate all your help! In all honesty, it is
people like you, who make sites like this work! Hopefully someday I will be
able to return the favor!

Take care!

Max

"JW" wrote:

> With my mouse and my Laptop from another large vendor I do not need to
> disable the touchpad it and the mouse operate concurrently which is a great
> when my USB connection is loose or the mouse batteries need replacement.
> "DellCA" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news(E-Mail Removed)...
> >
> > My name is Brad and I work at Dell headquarters in Round Rock, TX. I
> > know you state you reinstalled Vista, but I was wondering if you
> > installed the Synaptics Touchpad driver? The driver is located at
> > 'Drivers & Downloads' (http://tinyurl.com/39mje9) There should be an
> > icon in the taskbar after this is installed that will give you options
> > to disable the mouse. Do not forget to install all of the other drivers
> > for the system as well. Please let me know if you have any further
> > questions.
> >
> > Brad
> > Dell Customer Advocate
> >
> >
> > --
> > DellCA
>

if you study computer like in the A++ classes you just might get the chance.
a lot of us either took the class or we know what we know from experience.

--
Capt. Jonathan Perreault

Personnal Advice To You:
#1: Do Not Undermine Windows's Work, Or It'll Undermine You As A User.
#2: Torture Windows (Any) Now Before It Tortures You
#3: Windows Is Bad Enough In English, Why Get It In Another Language

Best Comments From Users:
No Matter The Problem Even With Linux, It's Microsoft's And Windows's Faults

A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely
foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.
"M. Jensen" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:AFBB19FE-2AF8-41AD-B58D-(E-Mail Removed)...
> My mouse and touchpad work well together, also, I have a bad habbit of
> hitting the touch pad when I'm typing and having my cursor moving to
> various
> parts of the screen. Now that I can have the touch pad off when I have a
> mouse plugged in, I don't have this problem!
>
> I've never been a big fan of touch pads, and would prefer using a mouse.
> Of
> course if I'm some place where my mouse battery dies, it is nice to have
> the
> option of turning on the touch pad!
>
> Once again, I really do appreciate all your help! In all honesty, it is
> people like you, who make sites like this work! Hopefully someday I will
> be
> able to return the favor!
>
> Take care!
>
> Max
>
> "JW" wrote:
>
>> With my mouse and my Laptop from another large vendor I do not need to
>> disable the touchpad it and the mouse operate concurrently which is a
>> great
>> when my USB connection is loose or the mouse batteries need replacement.
>> "DellCA" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news(E-Mail Removed)...
>> >
>> > My name is Brad and I work at Dell headquarters in Round Rock, TX. I
>> > know you state you reinstalled Vista, but I was wondering if you
>> > installed the Synaptics Touchpad driver? The driver is located at
>> > 'Drivers & Downloads' (http://tinyurl.com/39mje9) There should be an
>> > icon in the taskbar after this is installed that will give you options
>> > to disable the mouse. Do not forget to install all of the other
>> > drivers
>> > for the system as well. Please let me know if you have any further
>> > questions.
>> >
>> > Brad
>> > Dell Customer Advocate
>> >
>> >
>> > --
>> > DellCA
>>

Many of us delete posts that we may not think will be of interest to us.
However, we may see a response that is of interest so please always include
the previous posts when you respond to one. For example in this post I have
absolutely no idea what solved the user's problem.

"DellCA" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news(E-Mail Removed)...
>
> Max,
>
> Thanks for the update. I am glad it worked.
>
> Brad
> Dell Customer Advocate
>
>
> --
> DellCA

me i have no idear how to delete posts

--
Capt. Jonathan Perreault

Personnal Advice To You:
#1: Do Not Undermine Windows's Work, Or It'll Undermine You As A User.
#2: Torture Windows (Any) Now Before It Tortures You
#3: Windows Is Bad Enough In English, Why Get It In Another Language

Best Comments From Users:
No Matter The Problem Even With Linux, It's Microsoft's And Windows's Faults

A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely
foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.
"JW" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:00D40A71-BF4F-4D44-A906-(E-Mail Removed)...
> Many of us delete posts that we may not think will be of interest to us.
> However, we may see a response that is of interest so please always
> include the previous posts when you respond to one. For example in this
> post I have absolutely no idea what solved the user's problem.
>
> "DellCA" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news(E-Mail Removed)...
>>
>> Max,
>>
>> Thanks for the update. I am glad it worked.
>>
>> Brad
>> Dell Customer Advocate
>>
>>
>> --
>> DellCA
>

select them and select Delete from the Edit Menu.
"Translator French - English - Creole" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in
message news:8254F15F-1FA5-4B39-B010-(E-Mail Removed)...
> me i have no idear how to delete posts
>
> --
> Capt. Jonathan Perreault
>
> Personnal Advice To You:
> #1: Do Not Undermine Windows's Work, Or It'll Undermine You As A User.
> #2: Torture Windows (Any) Now Before It Tortures You
> #3: Windows Is Bad Enough In English, Why Get It In Another Language
>
> Best Comments From Users:
> No Matter The Problem Even With Linux, It's Microsoft's And Windows's
> Faults
>
> A common mistake that people make when trying to design something
> completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.
> "JW" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:00D40A71-BF4F-4D44-A906-(E-Mail Removed)...
>> Many of us delete posts that we may not think will be of interest to us.
>> However, we may see a response that is of interest so please always
>> include the previous posts when you respond to one. For example in this
>> post I have absolutely no idea what solved the user's problem.
>>
>> "DellCA" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news(E-Mail Removed)...
>>>
>>> Max,
>>>
>>> Thanks for the update. I am glad it worked.
>>>
>>> Brad
>>> Dell Customer Advocate
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> DellCA
>>
>

"M. Jensen" wrote:

> Hello:
>
> I have a Dell Inspiron 1501, running Vista Home Premium. Overall I really
> like the computer, and I like Vista. Recently I had to reinstall Vista
> because I have this habit of tweeking settings, and sometimes I end up
> messing things up. (I can't help it, I use various programs like Tweek VI and
> change things without thinking it through at times. I guess it's the hacker
> mentality in me. )
>
> Any way, before I reinstalled Vista, the computer would automatically
> disable the touch pad - I think that is what it is called - whenever I would
> plug in a usb mouse. This way I would not be as likely to brush my thumb
> against it while typing, and thus end up with my cursor jumping to various
> parts of the screen. Since the reinstall, I've been unable to figure out how
> to set this option again.
>
> I really miss having this option turned on, and I hope someone can tell me
> how to do it again. I would like to say thanks in advance for any help anyone
> can give me.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Max Jensen