For most users, simply installing the latest and Serial IO drivers from your laptop OEM will resolve the problem permanently.
Never force-install a generic "HID-compliant touchpad" over an I2C HID device. Always trace the problem back to the Intel Serial IO controller (for Intel systems) or AMD GPIO controller (for AMD systems). i2c hid device install
However, these devices are notorious for driver issues. A missing or corrupted I2C HID driver can result in a non-functional touchpad or touchscreen, often marked by a yellow exclamation mark in under "I2C HID Device." For most users, simply installing the latest and