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input service
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The input service tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about the Tablet PC Input Service (WISPTIS.EXE) in Windows 7 and Windows 11. Users report issues with the service reverting to manual startup, causing tablet pen and inking functionality to stop working after restart. Others seek methods to permanently disable the service on desktop systems where it is not needed, noting that some applications like Toad for MySQL can trigger its launch even when disabled. The tag also relates to Windows 11 updates like KB5058502, which may include improvements to input services. Common themes include service management, troubleshooting automatic startup behavior, and balancing tablet features with system performance.
The arrival of Microsoft’s latest optional update for Windows 11, known as KB5058502, signals a noteworthy moment for users running versions 22H2 and 23H2. These optional updates, often referred to as “preview” or “C” releases, are designed to provide feature improvements, quality tweaks, and...
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I disabled the "Tablet PC Input Service" in Services management console for a Desktop 64bit Win 7.
I guess this is the underlying service for WISPTIS.EXE
Now when I start some other tools like "Toad for MySQL" then this program is started automatically anyway.
It is running as...
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I just recently upgraded to windows 7 Pro from Vista Business and now on every restart my tablet pen stops working. On investigation I found that the Tablet PC Input Service defaults to manual on every restart. I have tried changing it to Automatic but on the next restart it again defaults back...