Windows 10: 2-in-1 keyboard turns on while in tablet form

So i have a 2-in-1 (hp envy x360 15m), which is obviously supposed to function as a normal laptop when in laptop shape, but is supposed to disable the keyboard when the screen is bend back more than ~200 degrees. Mine does this perfectly, until you get to about 330 degrees, aka almost fully tablet. Here's where things get FUNKY: it'll keep the keyboard disabled but ONLY when the screen is facing upright, aka the bottom of the screen is at a higher altitude than the top. If you tilt the whole laptop (still in tablet form) the slightest bit backwards so the top is lower than the bottom, it re-enables the keyboard and turns off auto-rotate, which is NOT what i want to happen.

Now, I've tried changing the registry values for auto-rotate and messing with the driver for the laptop-slate detector, but to no avail. It seems to be that the detector or some part is miss-calibrated so the laptop gets confused at some point. An interesting thing here is that the registry entry for auto-rotate will reset itself on start-up, even when I disable ALL permissions for the entry. At this point, I'm not sure what the issue is. I recently did a windows refresh for the sake of feeling better, but I'm pretty sure this issue existed prior, I just didn't notice it.

Anybody have an idea I can try for fixing? It wouldn't be too much of a problem, except I like to use this thing on my lap while kind of hunched over, so it ends up slightly tilted and I hit keys on the keyboard. I'll probably just use tablet mode for the time being, but I'd rather have an actual fix for the situation. IMO, 2-in-1's should just be made like the HP spectre folio, where they have that second hinge so the screen folds OVER the keyboard.

Thanks for any help, this is less of an emergency problem and more of a peculiar mystery.

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How do I change the default keyboard from handwriting to typing on Windows 10

Hi Paul,

We appreciate you for being part of Windows 10.

Before proceeding, we need to know more information to help you better.

• What is the make and model of your computer?
• Have you enabled the tablet mode settings on Windows 10?

Kindly follow the below steps and check if it helps.

Step 1: Turn off on screen keyboard

• Open Start menu, type Settings in search bar and click on Settings.
• Click on Ease of access and select keyboard.
• Turn off the on screen keyboard.

Step 2: Turn off tablet mode

I suggest you to turn off tablet mode, as it may also be the cause for the issue.

• Open Start menu, type tablet mode settings in search bar and click on it.
• Turn off the tablet mode option and check if it helps.

Reference: I suggest you to refer the below link and check if it helps.

Change your language or keyboard

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/add-language-keyboard

The steps applies for Windows 10 also.

I hope the above information helps. Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.

Thank you.

 

Windows 10 Onscreen keyboard is on HotKey mode when 2-in-1 is in tablet mode.

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

• Since when are you facing this issue?
  
• When you say that everything is fine with real keyboard in desktop mode, do you refer to the physical keyboard?
  
• Does the onscreen keyboard work properly in desktop mode?
  

Please get back to us with the information requested above, so that we can suggest the appropriate troubleshooting steps.



Meanwhile, I would suggest to create a new user account and see if the onscreen keyboard works properly in both desktop and tablet mode. Please refer to the article below.

Create a local user or administrator account in Windows 10




We look forward for your reply.



Peer Samie

Microsoft Community-Moderator

 

how do I disable on screen keyboard in windows 10 ?

This does NOT work as there is no option to disable the virtual keyboard in Ease of Access

Windows 10 Pro

Build no: 10586.1007

Ver: 1511

This **** VIRTUAL KEYBOARD is a major pain in the ass!

Is there a registry edit that can kill it, PERMANENTLY

Thank You (I hope)