Enable touchpad without a mouse.

[soontoberetired]

I want to use the touchpad on my old (6+ years) Dell laptop. How do I enable the touchpad without the benefit of a mouse?

[vegas1500]

Should be able to get into control panel using keys......

[Verum]

https://www.dell.com/support/article/ca/en/cabsdt1/sln114937/disabling-or-enabling-the-touchpad-on-a-dell-notebook?lang=en
There is usually a shortcut FN+F3 or similar:
https://www.dell.com/community/General/Dell-laptop-Touchpad-disabled-How-do-I-fix-it/m-p/3825006#M636324

[soontoberetired]

Thank you! Google was of no help but your link led to the solution.