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how to fix microsoft 11 surface pro front camera issue

My windows 11 surface pro front camera is not showing, only the back camera is showing. what do i do

Surface | Surface Pro | Sound and camera
asked 2026-10-28T14:47:48.3366667+00:00
jedon james 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-31T08:10:22.8+00:00
Clary-N 18,195 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Inquiry regarding the official compatibility solution for using the new Surface charger with a Surface Pro 1 device.

Hello, I currently have several Surface Pro 1 devices, as well as the newer Surface Connect magnetic charging adapter (used with Surface Pro 3 and later models). Since the physical connectors on these two generations are completely different, I…

Surface | Surface Pro | Power and battery
asked 2026-10-31T07:56:49.9566667+00:00
盛鑫 禤 0 Reputation points
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my surface Pro is restarting on its own

why is my Microsoft pro computer restarting itself on its own randomly. I have a case# 7109397584. I need help with this please.

Surface | Surface Pro | Power and battery
asked 2026-10-30T15:39:08.7533333+00:00
StudioKat Designs 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-31T00:24:33.44+00:00
S.Sengupta 33,006 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Refund not processed

Dear Microsoft Customer Support Team, I am writing to you today in hopes of finally resolving a very old issue regarding a return. Back in December 2022, I returned my Surface Laptop 5 for Business, but unfortunately, the refund was never processed on my…

Surface | Surface Laptop | Performance and maintenance
asked 2026-10-30T18:04:15.21+00:00
answered 2026-10-31T00:19:40.9433333+00:00
S.Sengupta 33,006 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
2 answers

WIFI card not working on Surface Pro7.

My Surface Pro Wifi card is no longer working. Its $600 to fix it since its embedded in the motherboard. Would an external WIFI USB work?

Surface | Surface Pro | Performance and maintenance
asked 2026-10-30T18:56:01.4866667+00:00
Dana Garmey 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-31T00:11:36.7966667+00:00
S.Sengupta 33,006 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
3 answers

Charge to 100 % option missing after surface app update in Surface 6 laptop for business

I fly in 2 days, my surface app updated on Oct 28th, and now however many times I reset, repair, terminate it - the option to "charge to 100%" or have any tab on the battery is missing. I tried uninstalling and reinstalling, I've restarted- and…

Surface | Surface Laptop | Power and battery
asked 2026-10-30T05:26:50.71+00:00
Alice Hughes 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-30T13:54:01.29+00:00
Vikki-T 12,835 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Very slow response despite excellent configuration

Very slow response despite excellent configuration

Surface | Surface Laptop | Performance and maintenance
asked 2026-10-07T07:34:04.01+00:00
Anil Pakale 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-10-30T13:09:10.0033333+00:00
Vikki-T 12,835 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
3 answers

My slim pen 2 stop working

My slim pen 2 stop working so I bought a new and I can get it to work as well

Surface | Accessories | Surface Pen
asked 2026-10-28T22:06:03.8466667+00:00
Keith Nesbitt 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-30T07:58:47.7766667+00:00
Lychee-Ng 29,895 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

Turning off Smart charging has dissappeared

I have a Surface 6 Pro for business laptop. It is an absolutely awful laptop-but it's my work laptop I routinely travel alot, and not all planes have charging points- so maximally charging is important, or I cannot work. Normally doing a couple of rounds…

Surface | Surface Laptop | Power and battery
asked 2026-10-29T04:39:35.0566667+00:00
Alice Hughes 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-30T07:08:31.3966667+00:00
Alice Hughes 0 Reputation points
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i cannot hear a person from the other audio during a zoom meeting

i was on a zoom meeting and unable to hear the other member but she could hear me

Surface | Surface Pro | Sound and camera
asked 2026-10-29T16:36:58.19+00:00
karen jones 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-30T01:43:54.8333333+00:00
S.Sengupta 33,006 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
3 answers

keyboard not functioning properly

keyboard on my brand new laptop does not work properly. Misses letters out sporadically and I have to return to retype or check my typing. Have tried all usual recommended trouble shoots. None work. Problem seems to be temporarily solved and then…

Surface | Surface Laptop | Performance and maintenance
asked 2026-10-29T17:33:04.82+00:00
Sarah Le Maitre 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-30T01:26:47.0233333+00:00
S.Sengupta 33,006 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
2 answers

When trtying to set up new Surface Pro out of the box, getting OOBEREGION faul

When trtying to set up new Surface Pro out of the box, getting OOBEREGION fault, if try to skip but keeps returning errors - can't complete setup get OOBEKEYBOARD error, try to skip that one and get OOBEZDP error, ship that and cannot setup via MS…

Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
asked 2026-10-29T23:29:35.6833333+00:00
Tim Rosser 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-30T01:19:58.01+00:00
S.Sengupta 33,006 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Miracast on the new 5.6.135 Teams agent update does not work as intended

With the re-appearance of Miracast back to Surface Hubs, it is currently not working as intended. With Surface Hub 2S Miracast has been enabled with the option to ask for PIN every time. The hub also displays the Miracast option (Windows + K) on the…

Surface | Other
asked 2026-06-10T03:45:33.37+00:00
Rahuleo 130 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-10-29T15:10:35.0966667+00:00
Lavan 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Warranty repair assistance

I have a surface 7 laptop for business that will not power on. The machine is under warranty until April 17, 2027 but I have no way in getting assistance with the issue over the phone or with online support. I only see documents on troubleshooting. Can…

Surface | Surface Laptop | Power and battery
asked 2026-10-27T15:30:28.79+00:00
Leon McGee III 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-29T01:24:43.2133333+00:00
Wilas Ghotichon 0 Reputation points
2 answers

service order 2048488169. will repairs be guarantted, warranted?

Before I send surface pro 9 for repairs, want to confirm that the $600 cost will result in a repaired or replace surface pro 9. I believe the mother board is the issue. Can you confirm that I will receive a working surface pro 9 in return for $600 cost.…

Surface | Surface Pro | Performance and maintenance
asked 2026-10-28T20:39:08.6133333+00:00
Larry Reissman 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-29T00:07:15.27+00:00
S.Sengupta 33,006 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
2 answers

Schedule changes and startup issues

My Surface Pro 9 won't start up anymore. The logo appears and flashes, then nothing happens. This happened overnight from Saturday to Sunday during the time change in France.

Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
asked 2026-10-26T13:38:26.8766667+00:00
luciana giani 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-28T10:38:41.3566667+00:00
Vikki-T 12,835 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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my voice recordings aren't working

2 of my voice recordings arent making any sound, i turned up the sound and tried everything but they are silent..

Surface | Surface Laptop | Sound and camera
asked 2026-10-27T07:28:31.93+00:00
Walters, Natasha (School SA) 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-28T10:30:06.2866667+00:00
Vikki-T 12,835 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

Surface 11 No Audio Driver

I have a Surface Pro 11 for Business with Intel. I install the Surface drivers found here (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=108013) but the Surface is still not recognizing it's audio device. I attempted to use the diagnostic…

Surface | Surface Pro | Sound and camera
asked 2026-10-27T20:53:42.0366667+00:00
Villasenor, Samuel 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-27T23:48:16.1133333+00:00
S.Sengupta 33,006 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
2 answers

surface 4 keyboard fit a surface 5 laptop

this is the 2n surface 4 with a bad battery, it just blows up, so i'm done with the surface 4, will my surface 4 laptop keyboard fit a surface 5 laptop

Surface | Accessories | Surface mice and keyboards
asked 2026-10-27T21:45:08.08+00:00
J deloge 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-27T23:41:07.32+00:00
S.Sengupta 33,006 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
2 answers

how do i get to a live chat?

how do i get to a live chat? i need help escalating a support request.

Surface | Surface Laptop | Display and screen
asked 2026-10-27T20:20:53.28+00:00
MikeLoBuglio-8763 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-27T21:24:11.9666667+00:00
Alexandr S 106.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor