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Microsoft Support
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Enable and disable a touchscreen in Windows - Microsoft Support
What to try if a touchscreen doesn't work in Windows · Applies To · Windows 11 Windows 10 · To enable or disable a touchscreen in Windows, follow these steps: Right-click on the Start menu and select Device Manager. In the Device Manager window that opens, select the arrow next to Human ...
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Lifewire
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How to Enable the Touchscreen in Windows 11
October 3, 2023 - ... Open Device Manager and select Human Interface Devices > HID-compliant touch screen > Action > Enable device. Repeat for any additional HID-compliant touch screen listings within the Human Interface Devices list.
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ASUS
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[Windows 11/10] Troubleshooting - Touchscreen / Touch Panel problems | Official Support | ASUS Global
How to set the right-click function for touchscreen · Type and search [Control Panel] in the Windows search bar①, then click [Open]②. (The left-side search illustration below is in Windows 11, and the right-side is Windows 10.)
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Reddit
reddit.com › r/windowshelp › windows 11 update removed the touch screen function from my laptop
r/WindowsHelp on Reddit: Windows 11 update removed the touch screen function from my laptop
January 9, 2025 -

Hi everyone, I recently updated my Windows 11, and it has caused several issues with my computer. Here are the problems I'm facing:

1- Touchscreen Stopped Working: After the update, my touchscreen functionality has completely stopped working. Device managers under Human Interface doesn't even display a HIF-Compliant Touch screen driver.

2- Suspend Mode Not Functioning: The suspend mode no longer works. I have to manually turn off and restart my computer, which is very inconvenient.

3- Sound Driver Affected: The sound driver was also affected, but I managed to fix it by reinstalling the drivers.

Has anyone else experienced similar issues after the latest Windows 11 update? If so, were you able to find a solution? Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. I have followed all the steps I found online, but nothing has worked so far...

Frankly, it's disappointing to see such significant issues arising from a Windows update. I wish I had known about all the problems this new update would cause; that way, I never would have installed it.

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First, check these things: Settings -> Windows Update -> Update History -> Driver Updates. If any drivers were updated around the same time, share the details. Settings -> Windows Update -> Update History -> Feature Updates & Quality Updates. Want to figure out which update(s) were installed most recently. 1 - If it's not there, and there aren't any devices with a yellow ? or a red X in device manager, then it means that Windows does not see that device. Might want to check in UEFI to see if the touchscreen was somehow disabled. Or look under System Devices to see if there are any Unknown Devices there. 2 - What happens when you try to suspend?
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Quora
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Why won't my touchscreen work on my Windows 11 laptop when it is otherwise enabled? How do I get the correct drivers if Dell thinks I'm on Windows 10 but I'm in Windows 11? - Quora
Answer: Install the chip set drivers. In Device Manager, View devices by connection. If there are problem devices you should be able to see them. Try manually updating the drivers of these. Select the first entry with a + beside it. Press * to expand everything. Near the top you may have a pa...
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YouTube
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Windows 11 on Touch Screen Laptops - YouTube
Windows 11 on Touch Screen Laptops#windowslaptop #touchlaptop #touchscreenlaptop “As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.”Here is the link f...
Published   March 17, 2024
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Microsoft Learn
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Where to find enable touchscreen in Windows 11 - Microsoft Q&A
My touchscreen was broken. (None of the kids are confessing.) I was able to successfully disable the touchscreen through the Device Manager somewhere under Human Interface Devices. The touchscreen option did not directly show up under the Human…
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NinjaOne
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How to Enable or Disable Touch Screen | Windows | NinjaOne
November 17, 2025 - If you have an HID-compliant touch ... turn its touchscreen functionality on or off, from accessing Device Manager to deploying PowerShell scripts. Note: Administrator privileges are required for every method. The following methods work across both Windows 10 and Windows 11, with only ...
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HP Support Community
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touchscreen stopped working after windows 11 install from windows 10
April 10, 2024 - HP Support: Check the HP support website for your specific model's drivers and software page. HP may have released new drivers or firmware specifically for Windows 11 compatibility.
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Eleven Forum
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Enable or Disable Touch Screen in Windows 11 | Windows 11 Forum
November 13, 2025 - This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the touch screen for your account or all users in Windows 11. A touch screen, or touchscreen, is an input device that enables you to interact directly with what is displayed, rather than using a mouse, touchpad, or other such devices (other...
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Quora
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Does Windows 11 work better on touch screen laptops? Should I buy a touch screen or non-touch laptop? Which will work better when I update it to Windows 11? - Quora
Answer (1 of 6): > Does Windows 11 work better on touch screen laptops? Should I buy a touch screen or non-touch laptop? Which will work better when I update it to Windows 11? Touchscreen capability comes in handy if you’re mobile but not a significant advantage if you’re mostly tethered ...
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Reddit
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r/Windows11 on Reddit: Windows 11 proves that Apple was so wrong about touch on laptops...
December 22, 2022 -

I recently replaced my 16 inch M1 Pro MacBook Pro with a Zenbook 14 Flip OLED and I've had it for about a month.

I have observations about the touch experience:

  • The touch response is very accurate, smooth, and responsive.

  • Almost all Windows apps, whether from this decade, or two decades ago, react exactly how you expect to touch.

  • The touch navigation is far more user friendly and easy to use than iPadOS, while simultaneously being far more powerful.

Additionally, I have some overall thoughts about having touch on my laptop:

  • Scrolling and zooming with a touch screen is a natural gesture whether in tablet mode or laptop mode. Once you get used to it, there is no going back.

  • Photo editing applications, websites, map software, and other use cases that benefit from panning and zooming, are far more intuitive when touch is available.

  • Touch screens can provide instant relief from repetitive strain injuries if you use a laptop on your lap.

I've had touch laptops in the past, and they have come and gone. However, the Windows 11 experience is so good that I don't even need a dedicated tablet anymore. For a laptop use case, touch is an immensely beneficial hardware feature that is hard to omit once you get used to it.

I've become so biased toward touch on laptops at this point that I am frustrated that Apple only ships dumb non touch displays on their MacBooks. I have a hard time recommending their products simply because I am so accustomed to touch screens on laptops, and I want others to have this positive experience. I've found myself reaching out and touching a MacBook display out of pure habit. However, it seems when you try to explain the benefits of touch screens to Apple users, they convince themselves that it is a dumb idea. I guess in the end, that's the only stance an Apple user can take. Apple made the wrong bets on touch computing a decade ago, and its still harming them to this day.

And iPadOS is some sort of dumb joke operating system. It has terrible UX, hidden gestures, random inconsistencies, basic features missing. It's such a shame Apple ships such poor software with hardware that is arguably years ahead of the competition. Classic Apple-ism.

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Computerworld
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You should be using your Windows PC's touchscreen: 5 must-know tips – Computerworld
March 31, 2025 - If these don’t work on your Windows 11 PC, head to Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Touch. Ensure the “Three- and four-finger touch gestures” setting is activated here. For more information about these and ways you can use similar gestures on a laptop’s touchpad, take a look at Microsoft’s official list of touch gestures. Windows has a variety of potentially useful touchscreen gestures, and all you have to do is tap into them.
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Reddit
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r/Windows11 on Reddit: How to disable Touch Screen in Win11?
October 4, 2022 -

Every time I disable the Human Interface Device in Device Manager, it gets re-enabled somehow. It's annoying to want to clean my laptop screen only to find out I'm clicking/scrolling things again.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/enable-and-disable-your-touchscreen-in-windows-b774e29d-be94-990f-c20f-e02892e572fc

Is there a toggle in System Settings? All I see is "visual feedback" toggles.

In Windows 10 there seems to be this:
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/how-to-turn-off-disable-touch-screen-feature-in/25a390a3-cf74-4d4e-94d0-176a43f190da

However I don't see any checkbox in Win11?
https://i.imgur.com/jQHS5vu.png

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Shining Bytes
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How to Turn on Touch Screen on Windows 11: Supercharge Your Experience
July 8, 2025 - Restart your PC and check if the touchscreen works. Adjust the power setting for HID-compliant touch screen: Double-click the HID-compliant touch screen. Switch to the Power Management tab. Uncheck Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power. Click OK and restart your system. ... Visit your laptop manufacturer’s website or Windows Update to check for driver updates.
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Best Buy
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Touch Screen and Windows 11 Home Laptops - Best Buy
Shop for Touch Screen and Windows 11 Home Laptops at Best Buy. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or in-store pick-up
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Reddit
reddit.com › r/suggestalaptop › please recommend me a windows 11 laptop with touch screen, lighter than 1.5 pounds (686g) - surface pro 12
r/SuggestALaptop on Reddit: Please recommend me a Windows 11 Laptop with Touch Screen, lighter than 1.5 pounds (686g) - Surface Pro 12
July 2, 2025 -

Heya everyone, I need a Windows laptop that is as light as possible so that it is easy to carry wherever I want. This will ideally be for myself and my family members who are elderly.

I will be using photoshop, adobe premier, word, and excel and watching movies and browsing reddit and youtube on it mostly, same with my family except the adobe stuff.

Please recommend me a Laptop if possible, lighter than the Surface Pro 12 1.5 pounds (686g)

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That's a super tight weight limit, especially for Photoshop and Premiere Pro! Finding a full-fledged laptop under 1.5 pounds (686g) that can handle video editing well is almost impossible. Most devices in that weight class are tablets or very small 2-in-1s. Your best bet at that weight is likely the Microsoft Surface Pro 12 (or the very latest Surface Pro model). It does hit the 686g mark without the keyboard. For your family's Browse, movies, and Office tasks, it'll be excellent due to its portability and touchscreen. For your Adobe use: Photoshop: Newer Surface Pros with Snapdragon X Elite/Plus chips (especially with 16GB or 32GB RAM) can handle Photoshop reasonably well, particularly for photo editing. Adobe has been improving ARM compatibility. Premiere Pro: This will be the biggest challenge. While it might run, complex projects, 4K footage, or heavy effects will likely push it to its limits. You won't get the smooth experience of a laptop with a dedicated graphics card. If you can stretch the weight limit slightly (e.g., to 2-2.5 lbs), options like the LG Gram series or some lightweight Lenovo/HP ultrabooks will give you significantly more power for Premiere Pro while still being very portable. Adam | PC Master Base u/PCMB-Adam PC Expert. Check out my Ultimate PC Laptop Buying Guide 2025 . If you buy through my links, I may earn a small commission at zero cost to you. This doesn't affect which laptops I recommend. If I miss your question(s), please contact me via chat, and I'll be sure to help you out.
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HP
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Disable Touch Screen on Windows Laptops: Easy Steps & Tips
August 27, 2024 - Learn how to easily turn off the touch screen on any Windows laptop. Step-by-step guide for Windows 10 and 11, plus tips for re-enabling and troubleshooting.
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Reddit
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r/WindowsHelp on Reddit: Touch screen settings nowhere to be found
December 13, 2024 -

Hey everyone, I've recently picked up a new touch screen monitor from viewsonic (the VA1655) and am having issues finding any touch screen options on my pc at all to enable. I've tried going to device manager and looking for the "HID-compliant touch screen" but it is not there at all. Iv'e also tried going through control panel then hardware and sound and still there is no touch screen option to be found. I've tried searching through settings and on pen and touch info it says no pen or touch input is available for this display. I also double checked the drivers for the monitor where up to date, uninstalled and re installed, and yet still no progress. Is there any reccomendations on anythung else I could try? Has windows done away with touchscreens or something? It's like my computer has 0 touch screen capabilities at all, which is weird, because I have the newest windows 11 installed. Any suggestions on what I could do is very apprecaited.

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Hello. IT Support Tech here. You must set up the touch screen through the Tablet PC Settings. Please follow these steps. Open up Control Panel > on the top right corner under View By: click the drop down menu and select large icons > Tablet PC Settings > Setup > follow the instructions. Please view this YouTube video for reference. https://duckduckgo.com/?t=ffab&q=how+to+set+up+touch+screen+on+windows+11+pc&iax=videos&ia=videos&iai=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DgfLlXXgLfb8 Let me know how it goes.
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Microsoft Learn
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Using Touchscreen Windows 11 Laptop with Stylus – Truly Mouse/Keyboard-Free Workflow? - Microsoft Q&A
You can get much closer to a mouse/keyboard-free workflow on Windows 11 by combining built-in tools and a pen-friendly setup, use the Touch keyboard/handwriting panel from the taskbar for text entry, and enable pen shortcuts under Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Pen & Windows Ink so the barrel button launches your most-used apps (e.g., OneNote, Whiteboard, Snipping Tool).