Windows 10: Pinch to zoom in certain applications opens Windows search

Hello,I am on Windows 11. When I use certain applications and pinch to zoom, Windows search opens with every swipe which is very inconvenient for certain apps - I have not tested every app on my computer, but this does not happen in at least Firefox, Chrome, or on the desktop, but does happen in Photos which is very annoying when I am zooming to edit, Spotify, and File Explorer. I have tried to find solutions online but nothing has helped. I recently used Power Toys to swap the functions of my lower left Ctrl and Windows buttons, but I do not understand how this is affecting only certain app

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Disable Pinch Zoom

Hello Julie,

To better assist you with your concern, I'd like to know the following:

• Confirm which build is currently installed on your device. To check, follow the steps below:

1. Press Windows key + R, then type in winver.
2. Click OK.

• It would be best if you can send me a screenshot of your touchpad settings. You can use the
  Snipping Tool to capture screenshots.

Meanwhile, try to perform the steps below and check if you can disable the pinch to zoom feature:

1. Click on Start, search for Control Panel and click on it.

2. Search for Mouse and click on it.

3. In the Mouse Properties window, look for
Device Settings tab. Click on Settings.

4. On the left side of the window should be an option that says Pinch Zoom, click that and then uncheck the box forEnable Pinch Zoom and click
OK to save changes.

Looking forward to your response.

Regards.

 

Pinch screen zoom

Thanks for your reply but there is no pinch zoom option for my windows 10 surface pro 5th edition, or at least going through your steps I can't find it. Any other suggestions would be great.

Helen

 

How to diable Pinch Zoom

Hi, Ray,

Follow the steps listed in this related thread.

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...