To turn off the touch screen on your Acer desktop, you typically disable the device in the Windows Device Manager. This is a standard method for controlling hardware components on a Windows PC.
Steps to Disable Your Touch Screen
You can disable your touch screen directly through the Windows operating system settings. This process involves accessing the Device Manager, which lists all the hardware connected to your computer.
Here are the steps based on the provided reference:
- Right-click on the Start Menu. You can find the Start Menu icon typically in the bottom-left corner of your screen. Right-clicking brings up a context menu with quick access to various system tools.
- Select Device Manager. From the context menu that appears after right-clicking the Start Menu, choose "Device Manager." This opens the utility where you can view and manage your computer's hardware.
- Expand the section for Human Interface Devices. In the Device Manager window, look for the category labeled "Human Interface Devices" and click the arrow next to it to expand the list of devices within that category. Touch screens are usually listed here.
- Right-click HID-compliant touch screen and choose Disable. Locate the entry specifically for your touch screen, which is often listed as "HID-compliant touch screen." Right-click on this entry and select the "Disable device" option from the menu. You may be asked to confirm your choice; confirm to proceed.
Disabling the device in Device Manager effectively turns off the touch screen functionality without requiring any physical disconnection or complex software.
Note: If you wish to re-enable the touch screen later, simply follow the same steps but choose "Enable device" in step 4 instead of "Disable device."
This method is applicable to most touch screen devices running Windows, including Acer desktop models with touch capabilities.
