Windows 10: Enable or Disable Touch by Finger in Windows 10

How to: Enable or Disable Touch by Finger in Windows 10

How to Enable or Disable Touch by Finger in Windows 10


If you have a touch screen in Windows 10, users can specify whether touch input is enabled or disabled for their account on the PC.

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable touch by finger for your account in Windows 10.

*note This will not affect touch input by finger on the lock screen and sign-in screen.


Here's How:

*note The downloadable .reg files below will modify the DWORD value in the registry key below.

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Wisp\Touch

TouchGate DWORD

0 = Disable
1 = Enable


1. Do step 2 (enable) or step 3 (disable) below for what you would like to do.


2. To Enable or Disable Touch by Finger
*note This is the default setting.
A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 4 below.

Enable_touch_by_finger.reg

Download

3. To Enable or Disable Touch by Finger
A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 4 below.

Disable_touch_by_finger.reg

Download
4. Save the .reg file to your desktop.

5. Double click/tap on the downloaded .reg file to merge it.

6. When prompted, click/tap on Run, Yes (UAC), Yes, and OK to approve the merge.

7. restart the computer to apply.

8. If you like, you can now delete the downloaded .reg file.


That's it,
Shawn


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Enable/Disable Touch Screen Windows 10 Laptop

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. I understand your concern, we in Community will try to help you in the best possible way we can.

I would like to suggest the steps mentioned below to enable touch in Lenovo think pad. Please perform the steps and check if you can enable your touch screen.

Steps:

• 
  Right click on the Start Menu, locate and click on
  Control Panel.
  
• 
  Click on View by: Category and change it into
  Large or Small Icons.
  
• 
  Click on Pen and Touch, once there click on the Touch tab and check the option
  “Use your finger as Input Device”.
  

Hope this information was helpful. Please let us know the status of your issue so that we can assist you further.

 

Enable/Disable Touch Screen Windows 10 Laptop

There is no Pen and Touch option on my Lenovo 3-1480. I can double boot and it comes back. It is never on after sleep or shutdown. It is more of a problem since installation of Office 365.

 

How to enable touch screen function on Lenovo ideapad 500

Hello,

I suggest you to follow the steps mentioned below to enable touch in Lenovo idea pad. Please perform the steps and check if you can enable your touch screen.

Steps:

• Right click on the Start Menu, locate and click on
  Control Panel.
• Click on View by: Category and change it into
  Large or Small Icons.
• Click on Pen and Touch, once there click on theTouch tab and check the option
  “Use your finger as Input Device”.

For further assistance I suggest you to contact with Lenovo support:

Home - Global Support - US



Hope this information was helpful. Please let us know the status of your issue so that we can assist you further.

 

how do i turn off my touch screen

Hello Daniellsely,

The tutorial below can help show you step by step on how to enable and disable the touch screen as needed.

Enable or Disable Touch Screen in Windows 10

Another option if you like, is to enable or disable touch by finger on the touch screen as needed.

Enable or Disable Touch by Finger in Windows 10

 

How do I Disable Touch Screen on Windows 10?

Hi,

Welcome to Microsoft Community. Your interest in Windows 10 is much appreciated.

Method 1:

To disable touch screen you may try the steps and check if it helps.

a. Press Windows key + x.



b. Type Control Panel.



c. Go to Hardware and Sound.



d. Click onPen and touch.

e. Click thetouch tab.



f. Disable use your finger as an input.

Method 2:

If the issue persists, I would suggest you to try the steps and check if it helps.

a) Press the
Windows logo key + X.

b) Select “Device Manager” from the list.

c) Click the little arrow next to “Human Interface Devices” to expand the list.

d) Click the
touch screen driver.

e) Right-click, and select “Disable” from the list.

f) Click
yes on the dialog box that asks if you are sure you want to
disable the touch screen driver.

Note: When you want enable touch screen follow the same process and select Enable, when right-clicking the touch screen driver.

Refer to the link for additional information.

Touch: swipe, tap, and beyond

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-IN/windows-8/touch-swipe-tap-beyond

Keep us posted if you face any issues on windows in future. We will be glad to help you.