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How to Get Rid of Ghost Touch Bubbles in Windows 10 & 11
Sometimes, a faulty Windows update can cause this error
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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One rare error with touchscreen PCs is the ghost bubbles effect. When this happens, the computer flashes bubble spots around the screen while the mouse cursor bounces around them.
If your PC is currently experiencing ghost touch bubbles, this article will provide you with the best steps to help you get rid of ghost touch bubbles in your Windows PC.
What causes ghost bubbles in Windows?
Ghost bubbles are a pretty rare occurrence in Windows. Here are some of the common causes of ghost bubbles in Windows:
After filtering out the probable causes, let’s go to the actual solutions to fix this problem.
How can I fix ghost bubbles in Windows?
Try these steps first before anything else:
Ghost touch bubbles will render your PC useless as it won’t respond to user input. Here are a couple of fixes you can attempt to help resolve this error.
1. Disable the visual touch feedback
2. Change the Power Management settings
If your power management tab is missing, here is a complete guide showinghow to restore the power management tab.
3. Roll back the latest Windows update
Oftentimes, while attempting to update your Windows PC, you might run into errors that are triggered after the update. Rolling back or removing these updates can help get rid of ghost touch bubbles in Windows.
4. Run the Hardware Troubleshooter
While trying to run the hardware troubleshooter, you can run into thehuman and devices troubleshooter is missing. Be sure to read our guide on how to fix it.
5. Reinstall the Human Interface Device
Windows use the Human Interface Device to accept user input. If the driver is faulty, your device will be unable to accept user input and thus trigger the ghost touch bubbles in Windows.
Uninstalling and reinstalling the device can help resolve the ghost touch bubbles in Windows.
6. Disable the HID Compliant Touchscreen
If you’ve attempted all troubleshooting techniques and you’re still unable to get rid of ghost touch bubbles in your Windows PC. Your last option is to get your laptop’s touchscreen checked.
Fixing ghost bubbles in Windows is a relatively easy task that requires little to no technical knowledge. With the steps listed above, you should be able to rid your PC of ghost bubbles.
We also recommend reading our guide onhow to fix the touchscreen on Windows 11if it’s not working.
If you’ve got alternative solutions on how to fix ghost bubbles in Windows, you can drop them in the comments below.
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Loredana Harsana
Windows Software Expert
Loredana is a passionate writer with a keen interest in PC software and technology. She started off writing about mobile phones back when Samsung Galaxy S II was on top of the world and she fell in love with tech of all sorts.
Whenever she’s not at her work desk, you’ll find her enjoying refreshing tea flavors, spilling stories on paper, and listening to the radio.
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Loredana is a tech enthusiast who tackles mobility, privacy, and networking in easy-to follow guides for everyone.
