Microsoft Windows 11 gives you a breath of fresh air by elevating the interface. The buttons andcontext menu It facilitates touch interaction across the operating system. But what if the touchscreen stops working in the first place? Windows 11 not detecting touch inputs on your laptop can lead to an undesirable experience. Fortunately, there are some solutions you can follow to fix the touchscreen not working issue in Windows 11.
1. Remove the thick screen protector.
We often apply a screen protector to 2-in-1 devices, such as the Surface Pro, which have a touchscreen. If you use a screen protector to prevent scratches on the screen, touch input may not register accurately due to the thickness of the protector.
If other screen protector users have reported the same issue, you're likely not the only one experiencing touch input issues. Remove the screen protector and find another option that isn't too thick to properly register touch input.
2. Clean the screen
Grease, dirt, or dust particles on your screen can also cause touchscreen problems. If possible, try using a microfiber cloth instead of any random material you have around to remove any dust from the screen.
Use only approved screen cleaners, not those designed for cleaning glass surfaces at home. Let the screen dry and then try using the touchscreen.
3. Disable and enable the touch screen
Using the Device Manager menu, you can disable the touchscreen and enable it again to see if that helps resolve the issue.
Step 1: Right click on Start key and select Device Manager to open it.
Step 2: of Device Manager window , expand Human Interface Devices List.
Step 3: Look for HID-compliant touch screen Right click on it.
Step 4: Locate disable device of context menu.And confirm it.
Step 5: Again, right-click on the same option and select Enable device.
Restart your computer To see if the touch screen is working or not.
4. Reinstall the touch screen drivers.
Corrupted HID-compliant touchscreen drivers may be interfering with the touchscreen functionality of your laptop. You need to reinstall the required drivers and try again. Follow the steps below.
Step 1: Click on Windows key and search for Device Manager.
Step 2: Click on Enter and open List. Expand Human Interface Devices Department Right click on HID-compliant touch screen.
Step 3: Locate Uninstall the device Confirm your decision.
Restart your computer The operating system will install the required drivers during the reboot process.
5. Download updates from your computer manufacturer.
OEMs like HP, Dell, Asus, and Lenovo ship their laptops with built-in software to install required updates, adjust hardware settings, check system properties, and more.
You can open the OEM app on your laptop and install pending updates to fix touchscreen issues. In the example below, we'll demonstrate HP Support Assistant in action.
Step 1: Open HP Support Assistant app.
Step 2: of My Dashboard , Go to List of updates and install Pending updates On your laptop.
6. Run the Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter
Unfortunately, the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter is not available from the menu. Windows SettingsYou need to run it using Windows Terminal. Let's show you how.
Step 1: Right click on Windows key and open Windows Terminal.
Step 2: Type “msdt.exe -id DeviceDiagnostic” And press Enter.
The operating system will launch the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter and fix touchscreen issues.
7. Calibrate the touch screen
If your laptop's touchscreen suddenly stops working, you'll need to calibrate it from the Control Panel menu.
Step 1: Open Control Panel On your laptop.
Step 2: change Display to category option.
Step 3: Locate Hardware and sound.
Step 4: Scroll down and search for Tablet settings. Click 180 years old For pen or touch input.
Step 5: Locate calibration from the following list.
Step 6: The operating system will ask you if you want to Calibrate pen or touch input.Select Touch input.
Locate intersection Whenever it appears on the screen and completes the process.
8. Let your laptop cool down.
After long, heavy hours of work or gaming, your laptop screen may become uncomfortably hot to the touch. If your laptop's temperature is too high, the screen may not register touch inputs properly.
Let the laptop cool down for a few minutes.
9. Windows 11 Update
An outdated version of Windows 11 can cause touchscreen issues on your laptop. Go to Windows Settings and go to Windows Update list. stabilizing Pending updates And you are fine.
With the recent taskbar improvements, Microsoft is working to enhance the tablet experience in Windows 11. Inadvertent touches on the screen can ruin things for you. Go ahead, apply the tricks above, and troubleshoot touchscreen issues in Windows 11 in no time.
