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This can help optimize the gaming experience for users who are using traditional input devices like a mouse and keyboard.<\/p>\n<h3>Step-by-Step Process<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Understand Input Handling:<\/strong> By default, Unity uses an input system that supports various devices. For precise control over input, it\u2019s essential to configure the Input Manager or implement the new Input System Package.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Configure InputManager:<\/strong> Go to <code>Edit &gt; Project Settings &gt; Input Manager<\/code>. Here, you can adjust or remove touch input references to ensure they don\u2019t interfere with your intended input controls.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Implement Unity\u2019s New Input System:<\/strong> This package provides more granular control over devices. You can selectively disable touch input by checking the input device and crafting logic to ignore touchscreen inputs. To do this:\n<pre><code>using UnityEngine;<br>using UnityEngine.InputSystem;<br><br>public class DisableTouchInput : MonoBehaviour<br>{<br>    void Start()<br>    {<br>        \/\/ Only enable controls for non-touchscreen input<br>        if (InputSystem.devices.Any(device =&gt; device is Touchscreen))<br>        {<br>            \/\/ Logic to disable touch input<br>            Touchscreen.current?.MakeCurrent();<br>            InputSystem.EnableDevice(Mouse.current);<br>        }<br>    }<br>}<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use Windows API:<\/strong> If you\u2019re comfortable interfacing with Windows APIs, you can disable touch input at a system level using native code. However, this is more advanced and should be used cautiously.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Testing:<\/strong> Run your game on various Windows devices to ensure that touch inputs are indeed disabled and that mouse and keyboard work seamlessly. 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