Description

Windows edge swipe gestures can be useful for quick navigation, such as switching between apps or opening the Action Center. But, on touch-enabled devices, these gestures can sometimes interfere with an Intuiface experience.

If you want to disable these edge gestures, especially on Windows 10 or Windows 11, here’s how to do it:

Method 1: Use Windows Settings (Windows 11)

Starting with Windows 11, Microsoft includes direct touch gesture settings in the Settings app. Here’s how to disable edge swipe gestures:

1. Open Settings (Win + I)

2. Go to Bluetooth & devices > Touch

3. Under Touch screen edge gestures, turn off:

   • Swipe from the left edge of the screen

   • Swipe from the right edge of the screen

4. (Optional) You can also disable three- and four-finger gestures at the top of this page for complete touch gesture control.

This is the safest and easiest method for most users, especially on personal or consumer devices.

Method 2: Using the Windows Registry (Windows 10)

For environments where Settings are locked or when managing multiple devices, the registry method offers an alternative.

Caution: Back up the registry before editing.

1. Press Win + R, type regedit, and press Enter.

2. Navigate to:

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\EdgeUI

   Create the EdgeUI key if it doesn't exist.

3. Right-click in the right pane > New > DWORD (32-bit) Value

4. Name it: AllowEdgeSwipe

5. Set the value to: 0

6. Restart your PC.

Method 3: Using Group Policy (Windows Pro or Enterprise)

1. Press Win + R, type gpedit.msc, and press Enter.

2. Go to:

Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Edge UI

1. Double-click Allow edge swipe.

2. Select Disabled, click Apply, then OK.

3. Restart your computer.