In Windows 10 Anniversary update Microsoft introduced a new Windows Ink workspace feature to improve the pen experience. With the help of this feature tablet users whose stylus or pen can write on their device just like on paper. If the supported pen or stylus is identified by your Windows 10 device, the Windows Ink icon will automatically appear in the system tray or in the notification area on the taskbar. Windows Ink Workspace offers you a variety of features like you can create sticky notes, write notes on the web pages,  take a screenshot of the Windows screen using screen sketch or sketchpad, create reminders using Cortana, you can draw anything on the whiteboard, edit any image and more. Even on the Microsoft surfaces device, it is integrated with Microsoft Office, Edge, and Maps. It is really a useful feature for those whose devices are supported by a stylus or pen.

How can I disable Windows Ink Workspace on Windows 10?

In case, your device does not support a pen or stylus, then you will not find it useful and definitely want to disable Windows Ink Workspace on your Windows 10. Here is how to do it:

Disable Windows Ink Workspace using Group Policy Editor

A good method to disable Windows Ink Workspace is to use Group Policy Editor. It is a built-in administration tool which allows you to configure settings on your PC.

  1. Press the Windows Key to open the Start Menu and type gpedit.msc in the search box.

  2. Click on the result to launch the Group Policy Editor.

  3. When the UAC pop-up appears, click Yes to continue.

  4. Navigate to the following path: Computer Configuration ->Administrative Templates ->Windows Components ->Windows Ink Workspace

  5. On the right pane, look for Allow Windows Ink Workspace Settings and double-click on it.

  6. Another window will open where you need to switch from “Not configured” to “Enabled” settings.

  7. Under action settings, switch from ON to Disabled.

  8. After that, click on Apply and then OK to save the changes.

Disable Windows Ink Workspace on Windows 10 (Home Edition)

That’s it. By applying the above registry hack, you can disable the Windows Ink Workspace feature from your Windows 10 PC. In case, you want to enable the Windows Ink Workspace feature back, then you simply need to delete the AllowWindowsInkWorkspace parameter from the Registry Editor. Let us know in the comments, if you’re a great fan of Windows Ink Workspace or not? SPONSORED Name * Email * Commenting as . Not you? Save information for future comments
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