I think that the touchpad can be reliably reset to a working state in either Windows or Linux by shutdown without AC power attached. In other circumstances, a restart can still leave the laptop with a non-working touchpad, including in Windows.
I think that the touchpad can be reliably reset to a working state in either Windows or Linux by shutdown without AC power attached. In other circumstances, a restart can still leave the laptop with a non-working touchpad, including in Windows.