I accidently deleted my touch screen, can i re-install it if its already been on my laptop?

Ravi Hoving 0 Reputation points
2026-03-20T21:47:44.7633333+00:00

i don't have touch screen anymore because i accidently deleted it, can i re install it on my HP school laptop?

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows ink and touch
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  1. AI answer

    2026-03-20T21:48:01.13+00:00

    Yes, the touchscreen can usually be reinstalled if it was only removed or disabled in Windows.

    Try these steps in Windows 10 on the HP laptop:

    1. Re‑enable the touchscreen (if it was just disabled)
      1. Right‑click the Start menu and select Device Manager.
      2. Expand Human Interface Devices.
      3. Look for HID-compliant touch screen.
      4. If it shows a down arrow or is disabled, right‑click it and select Enable device.
      5. If there are multiple HID-compliant touch screen entries, repeat for each.
    2. Reinstall the touchscreen driver (if it was uninstalled)
      1. In Device Manager, under Human Interface Devices, right‑click HID-compliant touch screen and select Uninstall device.
      2. Confirm Uninstall.
      3. From the Action menu at the top of Device Manager, select Scan for hardware changes.
      4. If needed, restart the laptop while connected to the internet so Windows Update can download the driver again.
    3. Install all Windows updates
      1. Right‑click Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update.
      2. Select Advanced options and turn on Receive updates for other Microsoft products when you update Windows.
      3. Go back, select Check for updates, install all updates.
      4. If a View optional updates link appears, open it, select all optional updates, then Download and install.
      5. Restart the laptop after all updates finish.

    If HID-compliant touch screen does not appear at all in Device Manager after scanning for hardware changes and installing updates, contact the school’s IT or the laptop manufacturer, as the device may be blocked by policy or there may be a hardware issue.

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  2. Anonymous
    2026-03-23T03:39:46.6033333+00:00

    Hi Ravi Hoving,

    Thanks for your post. Have you already tried the Q&A Assist suggestions? In addition, please try the following.

    To narrow this down properly, I need to clarify a few details first:

    1. Is this HP laptop managed by your school (for example, issued by the school or signed in with a school account), or is it your own personal laptop using a personal Microsoft account?
    2. Which Windows version are you currently using? (Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Pro, etc.)
    3. When you say you “deleted” the touchscreen, did you uninstall “HID‑compliant touch screen” from Device Manager, or did it disappear after a restart or update?
    4. Does “HID‑compliant touch screen” appear anywhere in Device Manager, including under “Human Interface Devices” or when “Show hidden devices” is enabled?

    Once you confirm these points, I can guide you accordingly.

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