Open File explorer
File explorer: navigate to C:\Program Files\Common Files\microsoft shared\ink File explorer: Right click TipBand.dll File explorer: Click Properties > Properties dialogue displayed
TipBand.dll Properties: Click Security tab TipBand.dll Properties: Click Advanced button > Advanced Security Settings dialogue displayed
Advanced Security Settings: Beside Owner at top of dialogue, click Change link > Select User Group dialogue displayed
Select User Group: Type Everyone into object name text box Select User Group: Click OK
Advanced Security Settings: Click OK
TipBand.dll Properties: Select Administrators TipBand.dll Properties: Permissions - check Full control TipBand.dll Properties: OK
File explorer: Rename TipBand.dll as TipBand.dll.bak
Taskbar: Right Click > Toolbars > Un-check Touch Keyboard DONE!
Touch Keyboard icon will no longer show on taskbar after reboot.
To restore - rename TipBand.dll.bak as TipBand.dll