On-screen Touchpad goes missing in Windows 10 Insider build 15002

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Published onJanuary 12, 2017

published onJanuary 12, 2017

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As you may recall, Windows 10 build 14965 introduced anon-screen touchpadto Windows 10. At the time, the feature let users with tablet devices replace their mouse whenever necessary. Thanks to a tip from a reader (thanks, Justice!), however, the feature appears to have gone missing in the latest Windows 10 insider build 15002.

To clarify, Microsoft is also aware of the issue, and has pointed out in the changelog in build 15002 that the option to enable the Virtual Touchpad is missing from the taskbar context menu. It’s safe to assume that as Windows Insiders continue to submit their feedback to the team at Microsoft, the feature will soon reemerge. There is still no reason to be vexed, though, as build 15002 introduceda ton of new featuresto the Windows 10 experience.

Did you notice that the on-screen touchpad has gone missing? Have you found it? Let us know what you think by dropping us a comment below!

Radu Tyrsina

Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).

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Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.

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