Windows 10: Can't switch from desktop to tablet mode

Having used W10 on the SurfacePro 2 with keyboard for several years, I suddenly find that I can only use desktop mode. When I try to switch to the tablet mode using the left hand windows icon on the task bar, the icon "greys out" and doesn't function, and from then on the task bar doesn't work. I have run a full, "in-depth" virus check using Avast, and nothing came up. Because I can't switch to tablet, I don't know how to access settings - the search icon and the one to the left of it also don't work. I am not aware of any event which preceded this problem.

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Switching back to desktop mode from tablet mode

Hi Bob,

Thank you for posting your queries in Microsoft Community.

I understand your concern and will assist you to switch to come out of tablet mode.

Before we proceed, I need more information to help you better.

What happens when you try to go out of tablet mode? Do you see any error message?

Please try these steps and check if that helps.

• Click on notification from right bottom.
• Select all setting.
• Under all setting select System where you can change display setting.
• Select Tablet mode which is the second option from the bottom.
• You will find an option when I sign in, under which you find a dropdown.
• Select take me to desktop and reboot your system.

Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.

 

switching from tablet mode to laptop mode

Hi,

The concern you have encountered may be due to a corrupted file or a misconfigured setting. Windows 10's Tablet Mode provides a more touch-friendly experience by making all applications run at full screen and giving you a Start screen instead of a Start Menu.
If you have a 2-in-1 device, Windows 10 asks you if you want to enter tablet mode every time you convert your notebook into a slate. Kindly follow the steps below to sort out the concern:

• Click Settings from the Start menu
  
• Click System, then select Tablet Mode in the left panel. A tablet mode submenu appear
  
• Toggle "Make Windows more touch-friendly . . ." to on to enable Tablet mode. Or off to go to desktop mode
  
• Configure the "When this device automatically switches" menu to let Windows 10 to switch modes on your 2-in-1 prompt or not prompt you.

Should you have further concerns, feel free to post.

Regards.

 

Desktop mode to tablet mode

When I enter desktop mode from tablet mode I can't switch back to tablet mode without going into settings. When I click the Windows Icon or button it shows the tablet mode display but returns into desktop when I click using the touchpad,