Touch features aren’t an afterthought in Windows 8; they’re core to the entire operating system. A swipe in from the right brings up some of the software’s best new additions, like in-app search and sharing.

How do I enable my touch screen on Windows 8?

Step 1: Switch to Start screen. In the Start screen, tap on Control Panel tile to launch the Metro style Control Panel. Step 2: In the left pane of Control Panel, tap on More settings to open the good old Control Panel. Step 3: Here, navigate to Hardware and Sound and then Pen and Touch.

Can I still use Windows 8 in 2020?

With no more security updates, continuing to use Windows 8 or 8.1 can be risky. The biggest problem you’ll find is the development and discovery of security flaws in the operating system. … In fact, quite a lot of users are still sticking to Windows 7, and that operating system lost all support back in January 2020.