TOUCHSCREEN DRIVER FILE

[mialovessarcasm]

In Device Manager, under Human Interface Devices, I followed the instructions to uninstall, reboot, and reinstall the Touchscreen Driver. However, when I clicked to uninstall the driver, I noticed an option to "Remove the Driver/Files". Without realizing the full impact, I clicked it, effectively removing the driver from Windows.

Now, I need to download and reinstall the HID Touchscreen driver along with its associated files to restore functionality.

[Dragora]

Hi mialovessarcasmo

If you have unintentionally removed the HID Touchscreen driver along with its associated files, you can reinstall it by following these steps:

1. Download the Touchscreen Driver from HP Customer Support:

   • Go to the HP Customer Support - Software and Driver Downloads.
   • Enter your product name "HP EliteBook x360 1040 G5 Notebook PC" in the search box.
   • Select the correct operating system (e.g., Windows 11) if prompted.
   • Browse for the touchscreen driver under the "Driver - Keyboard, Mouse, and Input Devices" section.
   • Download the HID Touchscreen driver.

2. Install the Driver:

   • Locate the downloaded driver file on your computer and double-click it to start the installation.
   • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
   • Once the installation is complete, restart your computer.

Alternative Method: Using Device Manager

If you are unable to find the specific driver on the HP website, you can also use Device Manager to search for the driver automatically:

1. Open Device Manager:

   • Press  and choose "Device Manager," or search for "Device Manager" in the Windows search box and open it.Win + X

2. Scan for Hardware Changes:

   • In Device Manager, click "Action" at the top and select "Scan for hardware changes." This can sometimes re-detect the hardware and install default drivers.

3. Reinstall the Driver:

   • Find "Human Interface Devices" in the list.
   • Look for any entry related to the touchscreen. If there is an entry named "HID-compliant touch screen" or similar, right-click it, and choose "Update driver."
   • Select "Search automatically for updated driver software."
   • Windows will search for the driver and install it if available.

Using Windows Update

Sometimes, drivers can also be restored through Windows Update:

1. Run Windows Update:
   • Go to .Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update
   • Click "Check for updates."
   • If Windows Update suggests any driver updates, allow them to download and install.

For further detailed guidance, please refer to the HP support document on updating drivers using Windows Update: HP PCs - Updating drivers using Windows Update (Windows 11, 10).

Following these steps should help you restore and reinstall the HID Touchscreen driver on your HP EliteBook x360 1040 G5 Notebook PC.

I hope the above is helpful