Touch screen anyone using


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    Window 7 Home Premium
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    Touch screen anyone using


    Looking into using a touch screen monitor. I use Windows 7 Home Premium and I understand that Windows Touch is available on the version.

    If I would get the monitor, do I need to find drivers or are they include with Win 7?

    Is anyone using a touch screen monitor now?

    Looking at Windows 8, I have been playing with the Consumer Preview copy and it looks like a touch screen would be useful with Win 8 if a person would decide to upgrade to that.

    Thanks
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    Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit
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    Hello Jack, welcome to Sevenforums!

    Touchscreen is useful, and fun. It is by no means neccessary, however. Windows has a standard driver, but for a touchscreen, you will want to look up the driver on the monitor's manufacturer's website. There are 2 different drivers - 64 and 32 bit. Make sure you get the right one according to your system.

    If I were to use touchscreen, it would be because of application(s) that require it, or are easier to use because of it.
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  3. Posts : 46
    Window 7 Home Premium
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Thanks for the good information. I appreciate it.



    DustSailor said:
    Hello Jack, welcome to Sevenforums!

    Touchscreen is useful, and fun. It is by no means neccessary, however. Windows has a standard driver, but for a touchscreen, you will want to look up the driver on the monitor's manufacturer's website. There are 2 different drivers - 64 and 32 bit. Make sure you get the right one according to your system.

    If I were to use touchscreen, it would be because of application(s) that require it, or are easier to use because of it.
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  4. Posts : 2,588
    Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit
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    You're welcome. I had a good time using MS Paint on a touchscreen, kinda like finger painting without the mess :)

    It can be a lot of fun, but sometimes they can be quite expensive. Good luck to you!
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