The For tablet pen input, don't show the Input Panel icon machine setting should be configured correctly. Prevents the Tablet PC Input Panel icon from appearing next to any text entry area in applications where this behavior is available. This policy applies only when using a tablet pen as an input device. Tablet PC Input Panel is a Tablet PC accessory that enables you to use handwriting or an on-screen keyboard to enter text, symbols, numbers, or keyboard shortcuts. If you enable this policy, Input Panel will never appear next to text entry areas when using a tablet pen as an input device. Users will not be able to configure this setting in the Input Panel Options dialog box. If you disable this policy, Input Panel will appear next to any text entry area in applications where this behavior is available. Users will not be able to configure this setting in the Input Panel Options dialog box. If you do not configure this policy, Input Panel will appear next to text entry areas in applications where this behavior is available. Users will be able to configure this setting on the Opening tab in Input Panel Options. Fix: (1) GPO: Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Tablet PC\Input Panel\For tablet pen input, don't show the Input Panel icon (2) KEY: HKLM\software\policies\microsoft\TabletTip\1.7\HideIPTIPTarget