01Method 1: Using Device Manager

  • Open the Start menu and type 'Device Manager' in the search bar.
  • Click on the 'Device Manager' app from the search results.
  • In the Device Manager window, expand the 'Human Interface Devices' category.
  • Look for a 'HID-compliant touch screen' entry.
  • Right-click on the 'HID-compliant touch screen' entry and select 'Disable device'.
  • A confirmation dialog will appear. Click 'Yes' to disable the touch screen.
  • Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

02Method 2: Disabling via Control Panel

  • Open the Control Panel by searching for it in the Start menu.
  • Click on 'Hardware and Sound'.
  • Under the 'Tablet PC Settings' section, click on 'Pen and Touch'.
  • In the 'Pen and Touch' window, go to the 'Touch' tab.
  • Uncheck the box that says 'Use your finger as an input device'.
  • Click 'Apply' and then 'OK' to save the changes.
  • Restart your computer to disable the touch screen.

03Method 3: Disabling via Registry Editor

  • Open the Registry Editor by pressing Windows Key + R and typing 'regedit'.
  • Click 'OK' or press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
  • Navigate to the following key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\HID\VID_XXXX&PID_XXXX\Device Parameters (Note: XXXX represents the Vendor ID and Product ID of your touch screen)
  • Double-click on the 'FlipFlopTouch' entry.
  • In the 'Value data' field, change the value from 0 to 1.
  • Click 'OK' to save the changes.
  • Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

Conclusion

By following one of the methods mentioned above, you can easily disable the touch screen on your Windows device. Remember that disabling the touch screen is reversible, and you can enable it again when needed. Disabling the touch screen can be helpful in situations where you want to use a keyboard and mouse without any accidental touch inputs.

MethodsDetails
Method 1Use Device Manager to disable the touch screen
Method 2Disable the touch screen via Control Panel
Method 3Disable the touch screen using Registry Editor
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