RELATED: How to Stop Windows 10 From Automatically Using Tablet Mode Toggle Tablet Mode Using Action Center Once automatic tablet mode is disabled, you can trigger tablet mode manually using the methods below. Simply open “Settings” and navigate to System > Tablet, then select “Don’t switch to tablet mode” in the drop-down menu. If you don’t like this behavior and would like to turn it off, it’s easy to change in Windows Settings. If you use a 2-in-1 convertible laptop that can transform from a laptop form factor with a keyboard into a tablet-either by detaching a keyboard, folding the screen backwards, or some other physical action, then Windows 10 tablet mode should trigger automatically when you perform that action. After running the patch, restart the Recovery process as required.How Automatic Tablet Mode Works on Windows 10 This patch can only be installed if regular Windows is still booting. Download the patch here.

After this, when you let the system boot, Windows will report that it is starting the automatic repair process, and will again let you refresh or reset the system.Ī patch is available to add the Intel I/O drivers into the Windows Recovery Environment.

At this point, turn the unit off as early as possible during the Windows startup process.

The system will start booting normal Windows, if this is still available.

Windows will now boot into the Recovery screen allowing you to use Troubleshoot, and then Reset or Refresh.

Restart Windows, but when you click on the Restart option hold down the Shift Key.

You can now use the Refresh or Reset options and can use the dockable keyboard and mouse to go through the process.

When you get the Recovery Screen, use the Advanced Repair options choice.

Hold down the ALT key on the keyboard and then tap the F10 key.

Connect the dockable keyboard (and mouse if available).

Hold down the power switch for 10 second to turn the unit off.

Method 1 - Windows No Longer Boots Normally If you are already in the Windows Recovery Environment and cannot use the keyboard, follow these steps to restart the Recovery or Reset Process. Whilst this will not enable the touchscreen it should allow the recovery process to be completed.

(For a permanent Resolution, which requires that the machine still boots Windows normally, see below)Įnsure that the dockable keyboard is plugged in before you turn the tablet on. This is caused by the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) on the Switch 10 not including the necessary Intel I/O Drivers, resulting in the touchscreen not working. Customer that boot their Acer Switch 10 into recovery mode may find that the Touchscreen and dock may not function, resulting in recovery not being possible.

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