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I've updated my Alienware m14x R1 to Windows 8. Something in the driver system\software is causing the mouse pad to stop responding when I use the keyboard. I assume this is to prevent accidental touching of the mouse with your hands.

Does anyone know what setting this is? I want to disable this or change the amount of time it is paused.

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Reset to default
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Under the Properties window for the Synaptics Touch Pad settings, go to: Pointing->Sensitivity->TouchCheck

The setting in this determines how long it disables the touchpad after using the keyboard. If set to the minimum, it will disable the delay.

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Turn off SmartSense in the Synaptics settings

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    Do you know where this is? I cannot seem to find it. I have the Synaptics property window open and it has a bunch of categories. I've expanded them all but I cannot find it.
    – Thraka
    Commented Nov 17, 2012 at 23:16
  • Some OEM drivers might have the option hidden and forced on - try the generic driver from Synaptics' own site.
    – Dark
    Commented Nov 18, 2012 at 20:50
  • I looked up SmartSense on Synaptics website and it seems that it's more of a code name for a bunch of features. The only way to turn it off is really just to disable the Synaptics driver itself. But as I posted above, I found the specific setting I was looking for. Thanks for helping though. :)
    – Thraka
    Commented Nov 18, 2012 at 21:23

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