How to Disable Touch Screen on Windows 10: A Comprehensive GuideUpdated 2 months ago
To disable it, press Win + X and select Device Manager. Expand Human Interface Devices (HID), then right-click HID-compliant touch screen and select Disable device. Confirm the action when prompted, and the touch screen will be turned off.
Key Highlights: Disable Touch Screen on Windows 10
- Using Device Manager
Go to Device Manager > Human Interface Devices and disable the HID-compliant touch screen driver to immediately turn off the touch functionality.
- Using Tablet Mode
Toggle Tablet Mode on/off via the Action Center for convertible devices, limiting touch interactions in non-tablet configurations.
- Using Windows Registry Editor (Advanced)
Edit the Registry at `HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Wisp\Touch`, set TouchGate to `0` to disable the touch screen (use with caution).
- Using Group Policy Editor (Pro Users)
For Windows 10 Pro, use gpedit.msc to enable the Turn off the touch screen policy and disable the touch screen functionality.
- Using Pen & Windows Ink Settings
Adjust Pen & Windows Ink settings to disable touch input while still using pen/stylus input on devices that support this feature.
These methods allow you to disable the touch screen in different ways depending on your needs, from quick device settings to more advanced configurations.