In order to use your Windows Tablet PC Components, you will need to turn on the appropriate features in Windows. This guide will show you how to do this. ..
What are Tablet PC Components?
Tablet PCs are notebook-shaped computers that allow you to input information directly on the screen. You can use your finger, a stylus, or other device to control Windows without using a keyboard or mouse. ..
Windows 7 and higher natively support tablets and other computers that use touch screens as an input device. This means that Windows 7/8/10 comes with a set of Tablet PC Components to help you get the most out of your tablet computer. ..
If you installed Windows yourself, you may have forgotten to install the Tablet PC Components. ..
Windows Tablet PC Components let you use your computer like a tablet PC. This means you can access your files, view web pages, and more on your computer while you’re on the go.
Turn on Tablet PC Components in Windows 7/8/10
In the Programs and Features screen, expand the category called “Windows Update.” On the left side of the screen, click on the “Update Now” button. In the next window, you will be asked to select a language. Select English. The window will close and you will be returned to the Programs and Features screen.
To turn on or off Windows features, just click on the link titled Turn Windows Features On or Off. In Windows 10, just click on Start and type in “turn windows features” and select the first option. ..
To turn on or off a Windows feature, open the Turn Windows Features On or Off window and select the feature you want to enable or disable. Then, click OK. ..
If you don’t have the components turned on, there is no check mark next to the folder.
Windows tells you which components will be installed if you check the box. Here is a list of those components: If you hover over the folder, Windows will show you which components will be installed if you check the box. This includes programs and files that are necessary for running Windows. Here is a list of those components: If you hover over the folder, Windows will show you which programs and files are necessary for using Windows. This includes programs and files that are necessary for running Windows as well as other programs and files that may be useful. ..
When you have clicked on the box next to the folder labeled Tablet PC Components, click the OK button and follow the onscreen directions. You may have to give administrative permission to install and/or turn on these components depending on which Windows features you are using on your PC.
Unfortunately, Microsoft does not allow you to choose which of the Tablet PC Components to turn on or off; they are either all available or all unavailable.
If you have a Windows 10 tablet, you will want to turn on all of the components to get the most out of interacting with Windows 10 with all of the tablet features available.
To turn on or off tablet PC components on your computer:
- Open the Control Panel.
- Double-click System and Security.
- Under System, click Hardware and Sound.
- Under Tablet PC Components, click the component you want to turn on or off (for example, Tablet PC Input Panel).
- If the component is turned off, under Turn On/Off Settings, click Turn On and then follow the instructions in the dialog box that appears to enable the component. If the component is already enabled, under Turn On/Off Settings, click Disable and then follow the instructions in the dialog box that appears to disable the component. ..
Troubleshooting Tablet PC Components
If you are using a tablet PC, be sure to check your Control Panel settings item for Tablet PC. If it is missing or if you can’t calibrate your pen, there may be an issue. ..
Windows 10 Tablet PC Settings shortcut: Right-click on the desktop and choose New – Shortcut. Paste the following into the shortcut: Windows 10 Tablet PC Settings
To access the tablet settings, open the Settings app and click on Tablet. You will now be able to change your device’s settings.