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Windows 11 is Stuck in Tablet Mode: 5 Ways to Get Out [Fix]
A quick restart goes a long way and could potentially fix this issue
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Updated onMarch 28, 2024
updated onMarch 28, 2024
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Sometimes Windows 11 can get stuck on Tablet Mode and this can be a problem since your interface will change to adapt to touchscreen input.
This can be a problem and affect your productivity, especially if you prefer using your device in desktop mode, so today we’re going to show you how to fix it.
Why is Windows 11 in Tablet Mode?
What do I do if my Windows 11 laptop is stuck in Tablet Mode?
Before we start, be sure to perform the following checks, and see if they work for you:
1. Update Windows 11
2. Update the firmware on Surface devices
3. Disable the Lenovo Yoga Mode Control service
4. Run an SFC scan
If you’re looking for an effort-free alternative, you can try adedicated repair toolbecause it can run an in-depth scan of your PC system and automatically find and repair all malfunctioning or missing files.
5. Perform a system restore
What is the difference between Windows 10 and Windows 11 Tablet Mode?
To learn more about the differences between the two systems check ourcomparison of Windows 10 and Windows 11.
How do I change to desktop mode in Windows 11?
Due to the nature of Windows 11, the only way to switch back to desktop mode is to set your device in landscape mode or to attach a keyboard or keyboard dock.
To learn more, we suggest reading our guide onWindows 11 Tablet Mode.
You can apply these methods when Windows 11 is stuck in Tablet Mode. In case these tips don’t work, you can alwaysreset the system to its factory settings, a sure-shot fix for almost all issues with the software.
This isn’t the only issue you can encounter and many reported that thetouchscreen is not working in Tablet Mode, but there’s a way to fix it.
Tell us which fix worked for you and the experience with Tablet Mode in Windows 11 in the comments section below.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
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Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
