Windows 10: The inconvenience of accidentally touching

Discus and support The inconvenience of accidentally touching in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Why did Microsoft eliminate the ability to turn off touchpad tapping and multiple-finger gesturing?... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Billy LeeHarman, Oct 1, 2020.

  1. BILLY LEEHARMAN
    Billy LeeHarman Win User

    The inconvenience of accidentally touching


    Why did Microsoft eliminate the ability to turn off touchpad tapping and multiple-finger gesturing?

    :)
     
    Billy LeeHarman, Oct 1, 2020
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  2. F14TOMCAT
    f14tomcat Win User

    Touch Devices

    Hi Edwin....

    Yes, it works on 8.1, at least on my surface pro 3.

    Couldn't do a screenshot cause can't get to Snipping tool while keyboard is up, so I did a "step recording". See attached. Pardon the background, it's my Granddaughter! Cheers! *Cool
     
    f14tomcat, Oct 1, 2020
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  3. JENNIFER CHA
    Jennifer Cha Win User
    touch screen

    Hi,

    We sure can provide some troubleshooting steps before you decide to get help from your laptop's manufacturer. Please follow the suggested solutions below:

    Method 1: Check if the touch screen driver is enabled.

    • In the Search bar, type Device Manager.
    • Locate Human Interface Devices and look for touch screen.
    • Right-click touch screen and check if it is enabled. If not, please enable it.
    Method 2: Reinstall the touch screen driver.

    • In Device Manager, go to Human Interface Devices.
    • Locate touch screen again and right-click it to Uninstall
      the driver.
    • Restart your PC to automatically install the driver.
    Feel free to post back for updates.
     
    Jennifer Cha, Oct 1, 2020
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  4. DEEPIKA GOWDA
    Deepika Gowda Win User

    The inconvenience of accidentally touching

    Touch screen is disabled

    Hi Roy,

    Thank you for responding.

    This issue might be due to drivers which are to be updated.



    I suggest you to update the drivers for touch feature in Device Manager:

    Steps:

    • Right click on Windows key from the desktop and click on
      Device Manager.
    • Expand Human Interface Devices, right click on the
      Touch screen driver and select Update Driver Software.


    Also, I suggest you to contact the device manufacturer website and try to update the chipset drivers as well.

    Hope it helps. Feel free to contact us for further assistance.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Oct 1, 2020
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