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I just delete Synaptics folder, because even when disabled, it is still running.
I had the same problem on my Toshiba Satellite Laptop. Disable of Touchpad when mouse detected isn't a good option for me since if I should shut down with the USB mouse plugged in, the next logon it will think the mouse is there and I'll have no Touchpad. For some reason though, pressing F9 stops the cursor jitters.
I may have found an option for you, but Brink or one of the other more advanced members should be able to tell you. Go here and make 2 shortcuts (one for each option:
How to Turn On or Off a Precision Touchpad in Windows 8.1 Option Two
@ Cliff S and Kari:
I have been all over the Device Manager and have looked everywhere I can think of. I even did a search of "my stuff" and nothing even remotely like Synaptics or Touchpad showed up for me. I was shown web stuff only.
Wynona I said before when I tried to install Synaptics after installing 10TP I got BSODs(with the Win7 to 10TP method it worked), but if the option that I gave in post#795 doesn't work or you don't want to go with it, here is the Synaptics download site: http://www.synaptics.com/en/drivers.php#info_content