Microsoft Issues Fix for Touch Input Problems With Apps on Windows 8.1, 10

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Part of its 2014 May updates that got rolled out to Windows users, Microsoft has also issued a problem fix for those who have been experiencing various touch input problems when using apps. However, not much is know about this exact update, which comes under the “codename” KB 2953222. So, when you are running the Windows Update, just make sure that you don’t cross this out, by any chance. Also, it’s nice to know just what exactly has been improved and where does Windows 8 have holes.

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Big fixes comes for touch input problems affecting various Windows 8.1 apps

Here’s how the official description of the fix sounds like:

Touch input simulated by an application is not converted to mouse input on systems that run Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, or Windows Server 2012 R2. This may cause applications that simulate touch input, such as screen magnifiers, to function incorrectly.

And here’s the list of Windows version affected by the change:

  • Windows 8.1 Enterprise
  • Windows 8.1
  • Windows 8.1 Pro
  • Windows RT 8.1
  • Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter, Essentials, Foundation, Standard

Have you had any touch input problems with any app on your Windows 8.1 tablet or hybrid device? If so, let us know by leaving your comment below.

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Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time). For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web. 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.