Unlike what happens with mobile devices, touchscreens are still a minority among Windows computers, but several hybrid designs and high-profile models (such as the Surface line itself) have integrated them fully. Touchscreen failures can be very subtle or affect the entire panel, and to get a correct diagnosis, it's worth downloading an application like IsMyTouchScreenOK, which is portable, free, and easy to use.
Personally, I'm not convinced about the role of touch technology on desktop computers, but when we talk about laptops, hybrids that turn into tablets, and other special systems like Point of Sale, it's an essential resource. Windows has done everything possible to adapt to touchscreens (even ruining itself in the process), however, checking the hardware can get a little complicated without external help. That's where the IsMyTouchScreenOK application comes in.
How to check if your touchscreen works with IsMyTouchScreenOK
The main interface of IsMyTouchScreenOK just presents the basic instructions. The test begins when you touch the screen, with all the fingers you want to use (or those supported by the hardware). F11 toggles full-screen mode, the letter L changes the language (though it should start in Spanish), and with the letter C you open the section to calibrate the touchscreen in Windows, which also serves to modify orientation, writing mode, and pen behavior (not all Windows installations have this).
Finally, with Esc you exit the program, and the letter D orders it to delete itself, something very interesting if the plan is to work on a remote machine, letting someone else perform the physical test. IsMyTouchScreenOK was developed by Nenad Hrg, creator of Print.Test.Page.OK which helps us evaluate printers, and 3D.Benchmark.OK to stress any computer with stability problems. A true potential Nirsoft, with dozens of free and portable apps available.
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