No, Windows 10 laptops and 2-in-1 devices technically don’t need a touchscreen. That means you can run into situations where you find that the touchscreen is disabled. Disabling the touchscreen can prevent unintentional inputs, like clicking on things you didn’t mean to click on, so some people opt to do without this feature.
Does Windows 10 have a built-in touchscreen?
Windows 10 and Windows 8 are both designed to work well with touchscreens, and a lot of Windows laptops, 2-in-1 devices, and tablets come with touchscreens built right in. The touchscreen is usually enabled right out of the box, but if it isn’t, you can enable it yourself without too much trouble.
How do I enable my touch screen on Windows 10?
Enable and disable your touchscreen in Windows. In the search box on the taskbar, type Device Manager, then select Device Manager. Select the arrow next to Human Interface Devices and then select HID-compliant touch screen. (There may be more than one listed.).
Click on the arrow next to Human Interface Devices and choose HID-compliant touch screen. Many touchscreen devices support Windows 10, and many of the Windows 10 laptops also come with the touch screen enabled display. Though this is a handy feature, it may sometimes be unnecessary for specific users.
Select the Start button. Select the box next to Use your finger as an input device. The box needs to be checked for the touchscreen to work. If it’s already checked, and your touchscreen doesn’t work, you may have a hardware or driver problem.
Does Windows 10 support multiple touchscreens on a monitor?
If you are running multiple monitors, and you are extending (not mirroring) the displays Windows 10 will only support one touchscreen. In the ‘extended display’ setup, the touch events generated by the touchscreen monitor will only affect the primary display.