Disable Touch Screen on HP Envy: The Ultimate Guide to Reduce Clutter

Turning off the touch screen on your HP Envy laptop can be useful for various reasons, such as preventing accidental touches or when using an external monitor. This guide will provide step-by-step instructions on how to disable the touch screen functionality on your HP Envy device.

Disable Touch Screen in Windows Settings

1. Open Windows Settings: Click on the Start menu and select “Settings.”
2. Navigate to Devices: Select “Devices” from the list of options.
3. Choose “Touch”: In the left-hand menu, click on “Touch.”
4. Toggle Touch Off: Under the “Touch screen” section, toggle the switch to “Off.”

Disable Touch Screen Using Device Manager

1. Open Device Manager: Right-click on the Start menu and select “Device Manager.”
2. Expand Human Interface Devices: Click on the arrow next to “Human Interface Devices” to expand the category.
3. Disable Touch Screen Driver: Right-click on the “HP Envy Touchscreen Driver” and select “Disable device.”
4. Confirm Disable: Click on “Yes” to confirm disabling the touch screen driver.

Disable Touch Screen in BIOS

1. Restart Laptop: Restart your HP Envy laptop.
2. Enter BIOS: Press the appropriate key (usually F10, F12, or Esc) to enter the BIOS setup utility.
3. Navigate to Touch Screen Settings: Use the arrow keys to navigate to the “System Configuration” or “Advanced” section.
4. Disable Touch Screen: Look for an option labeled “Touch Screen” or “Touchpad” and set it to “Disabled.”
5. Save and Exit BIOS: Press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS.

Disable Touch Screen Using Registry Editor

Caution: Editing the registry can have serious consequences. Proceed with caution and create a system backup before making any changes.

1. Open Registry Editor: Press Windows Key ++ R and type “regedit.” Click “OK.”
2. Navigate to Touch Screen Key: Navigate to the following registry key:
“`
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionTouch
“`
3. Create DisableTouchscreen DWORD: Right-click on the “Touch” key and select “New” > “DWORD (32-bit) Value.” Name the new value “DisableTouchscreen.”
4. Set Value to 1: Double-click on the “DisableTouchscreen” value and set the “Value data” to “1.”
5. Restart Laptop: Restart your HP Envy laptop to apply the changes.

Disable Touch Screen Using Command Prompt

1. Open Command Prompt: Press Windows Key ++ R and type “cmd.” Click “OK.”
2. Run Disable Command: Type the following command and press Enter:
“`
reg add HKLMSOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionTouch /v DisableTouchscreen /t REG_DWORD /d 1
“`
3. Restart Laptop: Restart your HP Envy laptop to apply the changes.

Disable Touch Screen Using HP Support Assistant

1. Open HP Support Assistant: Search for and open the HP Support Assistant application.
2. Select Troubleshooting: Click on the “Troubleshooting” tab.
3. Run Touch Screen Test: Under “Hardware Tests,” run the “Touch Screen Test.”
4. Disable Touch Screen: If the test detects a problem, it may provide an option to disable the touch screen.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why is my HP Envy touch screen not working?

• Check if the touch screen is enabled in Windows Settings or Device Manager.
• Ensure that the touch screen driver is up to date.
• Try restarting your laptop or performing a system restore.

2. Can I disable the touch screen only when using an external monitor?

• Yes, you can use the “Disable Touchscreen on External Display” option in Windows Settings.
• Navigate to “System” > “Display” > “Advanced display settings” and toggle the switch to “On.”

3. How do I re-enable the touch screen after disabling it?

• Follow the same steps as disabling the touch screen, but toggle the switch or setting to “On.”
• If you used the Registry Editor, delete the “DisableTouchscreen” value.