By Michael | Last Updated
Can't operate your Windows 10 laptop or tablet conveniently because the touch screen stops working? To regain the smooth usage experience, you can try the following 5 ways to fix the Windows 10 touch screen not working issue.
Overview:
Test before executing the ways below:
As BIOS and UEFI are independent of any operating system, they are good media to test your Windows 10 touch screen. To complete the test, you need to make your Windows 10 device enter the BIOS/UEFI menu and then check whether the touch screen can be used on the interface. If the touch screen is available, maybe something is wrong with the Windows system or touch screen driver and you can try the ways below to fix the issue. If it isn't, your Windows 10 device likely has the hardware problem.
Restarting the device is the easiest method and can make the Windows 10 touch screen be usable sometimes. When the Windows 10 touch screen can't be used, it's suggested to apply this way firstly.
Tips: To execute the next 3 ways, you need to use a mouse/keyboard/touchpad.
Step 1. Search Device manager in the start menu and click it.
Step 2. Choose Human Interface Devices and right-click the touch screen option. Then, select Uninstall in the context menu.
Step 3. Restart the Windows 10 device and the system will install the driver for the touch screen automatically.
To obtain the latest and suitable touch screen driver, there are 2 paths. You can go to the manufacturer website of your Windows 10 device, download the suitable touch screen driver and then install it in your device. Or you can update the driver in the Device manager directly.
Step 1. In the search box on the taskbar, enter Troubleshooting and run it.
Step 2. In the open Troubleshooting window, choose Hardware and Sound.
Step 3. Select Hardware and Devices.
Step 4. Follow the instruction in the Hardware and Devices wizard to run the troubleshooting operation. If there are problems with the touch screen, the troubleshooters will repair it for you.
This way can help you fix the touch screen with the least effort and save your time mostly, but you may need to pay for it.
If the ways above don't work on solving "the Windows 10 touch screen not working" problem, it's time to send your Windows 10 device to the repair center and ask for help from a professional.
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