Windows 10: Windows 11 on my laptop thinks it’s a desktop

Discus and support Windows 11 on my laptop thinks it’s a desktop in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; HiRecently I had a problem with windows 10 on my 2 in 1 laptopI always use the laptop as a tablet. I rotate the screen and use the laptop flat. The... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Angus Pringle, Jul 17, 2022.

  1. ANGUS PRINGLE
    Angus Pringle Win User

    Windows 11 on my laptop thinks it’s a desktop


    HiRecently I had a problem with windows 10 on my 2 in 1 laptopI always use the laptop as a tablet. I rotate the screen and use the laptop flat. The screen autorotates and the hidden keyboard opens when typing. All goodSomehow windows now thinks my laptop is a desktop and there is no autorotate function and I am not able to use as a tablet as the screen will not autorotate and no hidden keyboard opens when trying to type. The only way to use the laptop is using the physical keyboard I have undertaking the theoubleshooting including windows recovery where deleting everything and then cloud re in

    :)
     
    Angus Pringle, Jul 17, 2022
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  2. MICHAELKIRSCH2
    MichaelKirsch2 Win User

    Windows 11 thinks my desktop is a laptop

    Thanks for your response. I found out what the problem was. I have a server grade UPS, and Windows 11 had installed is as a battery UPS in device manager. The presence of a 'battery' made the rest of the system think that I am using a laptop. I disabled the driver for my UPS and now I Windows recognizes the machine as a desktop :/

    Strange problem. Keeps me from monitoring power now. Not happy with this, but maybe the fault lies with the UPS drivers.
     
    MichaelKirsch2, Jul 17, 2022
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  3. MICHAELKIRSCH2
    MichaelKirsch2 Win User
    Windows 11 thinks my desktop is a laptop

    Hi,

    Windows 11 is convinced that my desktop computer is a laptop, and that it isn't plugged in. This prevents me from turning on HDR and other important performance features. How do I change things so it understands that it is a desktop and is always plugged in? Please let me know if there is additional information that you need to help answer this question. Thanks very much.
     
    MichaelKirsch2, Jul 17, 2022
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  4. YOU
    You Win User

    Windows 11 on my laptop thinks it’s a desktop

    Thinking about Going back to Win8.1


    If want to disable IE, still can. However, can't uninstall it like were able to in XP/98/whatever.
    Here's how, although I find it useful in case Chrome or Firefox stops working and have to re-download it. *Wink
    1. Search for turn windows features on or off and click it in the search results.
    • Windows 11 on my laptop thinks it’s a desktop [​IMG]
    2. When the app opens, uncheck Internet Explorer 11.

    • Windows 11 on my laptop thinks it’s a desktop [​IMG]
    3. Click Yes on the warning dialog.
    • Windows 11 on my laptop thinks it’s a desktop [​IMG]
    4. Click OK.
    • Windows 11 on my laptop thinks it’s a desktop [​IMG]
    5. Restart for the changes to finish.
     
    You, Jul 17, 2022
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