How to Disable the Surface Touch Screen: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to easily disable the touch screen on your Surface device with this quick guide.

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To disable your Surface touch screen, open Device Manager by right-clicking on Start and selecting it. Next, expand Human Interface Devices, right-click on HID-compliant touch screen, and select Disable device. Confirm any prompts to complete the process.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I re-enable the Surface touch screen after disabling it? Yes, you can re-enable the touch screen by going back to Device Manager, right-clicking on HID-compliant touch screen, and selecting 'Enable device'.
  2. What other settings can I manage in Device Manager? In Device Manager, you can manage various hardware settings, update drivers, and troubleshoot issues related to your Surface device.
  3. Will disabling the touch screen affect my Surface performance? Disabling the touch screen will not affect the overall performance of your Surface device, but you won't be able to use touch gestures until it is re-enabled.
  4. Is there an easy way to toggle touch screen functionality? Currently, toggling the touch screen functionality requires going through the Device Manager settings, as there is no direct toggle in the Settings app.

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