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If your mouse pad is locked, you may waste a lot of time searching for a solution without a "visible" button meant to lock your mouse pad. Here are the steps you need to take to fix this problem.
Steps
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1Do not try to press random buttons, it will just mess your computer up.
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2HIT CONTROL ALT DELETE (all at the same time).Advertisement
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3Hit Enter.
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4The computer will log you off.
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5If you have your fingerprint set up to log in with swipe your finger, or else try entering your password.
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6When you log back in you should have the ability to use your mouse pad again.Advertisement
Community Q&A
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QuestionHow do I unlock the mouse pad on my laptop?
Community AnswerTry tapping the little button like thing on the top left corner of the mouse pad. -
QuestionWhat if it locks up over and over?
Community AnswerIt will lock you out for a long time if you just keep trying. Relax, wait about 10 minutes, and try to find your password. -
QuestionWhat if it is showing a blue screen?
Dave simbolynCommunity AnswerYou might have a problem with some important files. Check to see if you can restore files or reset the computer completely. -
QuestionWhat should I do if I want to unlock a laptop mouse?
DJnRFCommunity AnswerCheck the device manager in your OS to see if there is a problem with the mouse and how to adjuxt or correct, and also in Control Panel for the mouse to see if it shows. -
QuestionHow do I unlock the mouse on a laptop?
Community AnswerNext to the touchpad, you should see a small LED (orange or blue). This light is your touchpad's sensor. Simply double tap on the sensor to enable your touchpad. -
QuestionHow do I unlock the cursor on an HP Pavilion laptop?
Community AnswerLock or unlock HP Touchpad. Next to the touchpad, you should see a small LED (orange or blue). This light is your touchpad's sensor. Simply double tap on the sensor to enable your touchpad.
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