Trackpad "buttons" disabled while holding down key on keyboard

Hello,
ben having the following issue with the trackpad on this laptop:
when playing games and holding down the W-key for example, the click functionality on the trackpad seems to be disabled. Neither tapping the trackpad nor clicking the lower left side works, untill i release the said keyboard key.
the most usual issue, the entire trackpad beign disabled while typing is already "fixed" by turning the palm check off entirely. But dont seem to find option that enables the mouse button presses.

@kekeplasteri ,
Hello and thank you for posting on the HP support forums. Here is a link you may find of use to help you with your touchpad issue.
Using and Troubleshooting the TouchPad or ClickPad (Windows 8)
Please let me know how things go.
Post back if you need any further assistance.
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