Adjust Screen Edge Swipe on Windows Using Regedit

Screen edge swipe gestures on Windows convertible tablets allow quick access to system features like the Notification Center, Widgets, and Task View, but they can often be triggered accidentally during active stylus use or gaming. This guide explains how to configure or disable the edge swipe behavior on Windows touch devices by modifying the Windows Registry (regedit).

Step 1: Open the Registry Editor

  1. Press Win + R on your keyboard (or open the touch keyboard) to bring up the Run dialog.
  2. Type regedit and press Enter or tap OK.
  3. Select Yes if prompted by User Account Control (UAC).

Step 2: Navigate to the EdgeUI Key

In the Registry Editor’s address bar at the top, paste the following path and press Enter:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\EdgeUI

Note: If the EdgeUI key (folder) does not exist under Windows: 1. Right-click the Windows key. 2. Select New > Key. 3. Name the new key EdgeUI.

Step 3: Modify or Create the AllowEdgeSwipe Value

  1. With the EdgeUI key selected on the left pane, check the right pane for a value named AllowEdgeSwipe.
  2. If AllowEdgeSwipe does not exist:
    • Right-click an empty area in the right pane.
    • Select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.
    • Name it AllowEdgeSwipe.
  3. Double-click AllowEdgeSwipe to change its data:
    • Set the value to 0 to disable edge swipes.
    • Set the value to 1 to enable edge swipes (default behavior).
  4. Ensure the base is set to Hexadecimal and click OK.

Step 4: Apply the Changes

For the changes to take effect:

  1. Close the Registry Editor.
  2. Restart your tablet, or restart Windows Explorer via Task Manager:
    • Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
    • Locate Windows Explorer in the Processes tab.
    • Right-click it and select Restart.

Once restarted, edge swipes from the left, right, top, and bottom borders of the screen will conform to your configured registry setting.