Windows 10 Stuck in Tablet Mode FIX [Tutorial]
49Windows 10 Stuck in Tablet Mode FIX [Tutorial]
Tablet Mode in Windows 10 provides a more touch-friendly, work-friendly experience by making all applications run at full screen, while also giving you a Start screen instead of a Start Menu. To switch between Tablet and Desktop modes manually is quite simple and can be done in just a few quick steps.
A lot of Windows 10 users are reported that their PC is stuck in Tablet Mode. Trying to turn the feature off conventionally doesn’t do anything for most affected users. In most case, the issue is reported to occur if the user installed a Windows update while Tablet mode is enabled. Based on user reports, the issue seems to be exclusive on Windows 10.
We investigated this particular issue by looking into various user reports and the repair strategies that are commonly being used to fix this particular issue. Based on what we gathered, there are several potential culprits that might trigger this particular issue on Windows 10:
Notification button is glitched – In most cases, the user is unable to exit Tablet Mode because the button present inside the Notification bar is glitched. If this particular scenario is applicable, you will be able to resolve the issue by disabling the Tablet Mode via the System tab.
Start Full Screen is enabled – This particular issue can also be caused by a Start setting called Start full menu. Upon disabling this setting from the Settings menu several affected users have reported that their computer booted directly into desktop mode.
A glitch caused by Windows update – If your device was using tablet mode while a pending Windows update was installed, the tablet mode might have glitched. Since the tablet mode button won’t do anything, you will be able to resolve the issue by performing a full shutdown.
Surface PRO glitch – Surface pro devices are known to enter a glitch-loop that will essentially restrict users from accessing the desktop mode. If this scenario is applicable, you can resolve the issue by performing a two-button restart procedure.
Tablet Mode is being forced by a Registry key – As it turns out, this particular issue can also occur if a Registry Key is forcing your device to remain inside tablet mode. In this case, you will be able to resolve the issue by using Registry Editor to disable tablet mode.
System file corruption – System file corruption can also be the main culprit why your computer remains stuck into tablet mode. System file corruption can be resolved by using restoring to a healthy restore point, performing a repair install or doing a clean install.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops,and tablets running the Windows 10 operating system (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba,Lenovo, and Samsung).