How to Disable Touchscreen on Windows 11

Many modern laptops come with touchscreens. While this is helpful for some, you might prefer using only a mouse and keyboard. If you find yourself accidentally tapping the screen or just want to turn it off, this guide will show you how.

Why disable your touchscreen?

You might want to turn off your touchscreen to prevent accidental clicks. It is also helpful if your screen is damaged and causing “ghost touches” that interfere with your work.

What happens when you are done?

Once you complete these steps, your computer will no longer react when you touch the screen. You will have to use your mouse or keyboard for all navigation. You can turn the feature back on at any time by following these same steps and choosing “Enable device.”

How to turn off your touchscreen

There is no physical button to turn off touch controls, so we will use the Windows Device Manager. Note: You will need administrative privileges to make these changes.

1. Open your Settings menu. You can do this by pressing Windows key + I on your keyboard or by clicking Start %%LNK0%% and selecting Settings.

2. In the Settings window, click on System, then scroll down and click on About.

3. Look for the Device Manager link under the “Related settings” section and click it.

4. In the Device Manager window, look for the section labeled Human Interface Devices and click the arrow next to it to expand the list.

5. Find the item named HID-compliant touch screen. Right-click on it and select Disable device. If you see more than one, disable each one using the same method.

6. Restart your computer to apply the changes.

Summary

• Disabling the touchscreen prevents accidental inputs.
• You must use the Device Manager to turn off the hardware.
• This process requires administrative access.
• If you have multiple “HID-compliant touch screen” entries, be sure to disable all of them.
• You can re-enable the screen at any time by selecting “Enable device” in the same menu.