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my laptop keyboard has stopped working
hi I was trying to instal a bluetooth keyboard when just in some of the settings my actual windows keyboard that is attached to my laptop has stopped working It's not typing at all and I'm needing to use the the screen keyboard like in tablet mode or…
Surface | Surface Laptop | Performance and maintenance
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Windows 11 battery icon no longer appearing
Hello, I have already tried the following: troubleshooting notifications reset changing power settings the battery icon is not showing up at all in the bottom right like it has the past several years.
Surface | Surface Pro | Power and battery
2,462 questions
asked 2026-01-22T00:22:50.68+00:00
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grace
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commented 2026-02-17T22:54:46.73+00:00
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Trash Oracle
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How to connect Surface Pro to 5G SA Private network (PLMN 999xx)?
I'm trying to connect a Surface Pro to a 5G network. (Microsoft Surface Pro 11 5G X1P-64-100 16/256 13" W11P PLA) The network is a 5G SA (stand alone) and it is a private network (plmn=999xx) The surface pro doesn't even try to attach. The Surface…
Surface | Surface Pro | Network
906 questions
asked 2026-01-22T12:44:16.6333333+00:00
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John Fornehed
25
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edited an answer 2026-02-17T22:16:06.7333333+00:00
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Ian-Ng
8,980
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my Surface flex keyboard Stopped working suddenly . Are there any quick ways totrouble shoot. I have tried all the easy ways and it is still not working! 90 deep into exception Cases where the keyboard might have lost battery Or the ability to charge
my Surface flex keyboard Stopped working suddenly . Are there any quick ways totrouble shoot. I have tried all the easy ways and it is still not working! The troubleshooting Steps include Power + volume up and check boot setting; hard press escape key on…
Surface | Accessories | Surface Type Cover
470 questions
asked 2025-09-28T13:21:55.77+00:00
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Nittala, Subrahmanyam
0
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commented 2026-02-17T21:03:50.5366667+00:00
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Fiona Levie
0
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0 answers
Bios password
IMG-20260217-WA0007.jpg"Hello, I have a Surface Laptop 3 and I have forgotten the BIOS password. I can send you the device's serial number and the rest of its details. I would appreciate it if you could help me resolve this issue."
Surface | Surface Laptop | Safety and security
312 questions
asked 2026-02-17T19:52:42.88+00:00
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mohammad moharami
0
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asked 2026-02-17T19:52:42.88+00:00
mohammad moharami
0
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1 answer
Security Pin
My face recognition on my laptop says that I need to enter a pin but I cant remember it or its not working, its a 4 digit pin
Surface | Surface Laptop | Display and screen
1,191 questions
asked 2026-02-17T18:05:55.71+00:00
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Xhebrail Beqiri
0
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answered 2026-02-17T18:06:04.73+00:00
Q&A Assist
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How to fix surfacebook 2 15 cursor kept flickering if using resolution 3000x2000?
So my microsoft surface book 2 cursor kept flickering idk why is that happen, but if i was disable display adapter that named Intel UHD 620 it was back to normal, can u gimme solution?
Surface | Surface Book | Display and screen
1,150 questions
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2 answers
surface pro not holding charge but battery light shows
I have tried holding power down for 20 seconds to restart as well as the surface toolkit might be missing right driver
Surface | Surface Pro | Power and battery
2,462 questions
asked 2026-02-17T14:41:50.44+00:00
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Letishia Silva
0
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answered 2026-02-17T15:17:16.2033333+00:00
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S.Sengupta
28,926
Reputation points MVP
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3 answers
Surface Pro 9 Type Cover disconnects after recent Windows updates including KB5077181
We are observing an issue on multiple Surface Pro 9 devices where the Type Cover keyboard intermittently disconnects shortly after user sign‑in. The behavior appears after recent Windows updates. In the environment, affected devices are running newer…
Surface | Surface Pro | Performance and maintenance
2,276 questions
asked 2026-02-16T16:12:59.9133333+00:00
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Salvino Sepulveda Jr
0
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answered 2026-02-17T14:05:09.89+00:00
Barb Bowman
80,685
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4 answers
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how as administrator do i login to enable surface pro camera to "on"
how as administrator do i login to enable surface pro camera to "on" Moved from: Microsoft 365 and Office | Other
Surface | Surface Pro | Sound and camera
689 questions
asked 2026-02-17T01:45:03.92+00:00
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Peter Kenney
20
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edited the question 2026-02-17T12:02:31.4333333+00:00
Gérard Oomens
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2 answers
Resetting the email Address
Here is the polished version of your message: Hi, I recently purchased a second-hand Microsoft Surface. I was able to use it for a few days, but after resetting the device, I was prompted to enter an email address. I tried to create a new one, but the…
Surface | Surface Pro | Display and screen
3,549 questions
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Surface pro 11 Tactical signals on SLIM PEN 2 [haptic feedback]
Hello! i am reaching because no matter what i use and no matter what microsoft app, setting or reset/uninstall drivers the haptic feedback is low, or never present. I don't even see a "Tactical signal" setting in the ink & pen settings and…
Surface | Accessories | Surface Pen
796 questions
asked 2026-02-17T11:38:48.6366667+00:00
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Tyler Dindot
0
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answered 2026-02-17T11:38:59.6266667+00:00
Q&A Assist
1 answer
SurfaceGo 3
Hi! I want to open a case about a faulty SurfaceGo, how do I do? Regards Anders
Surface | Surface Go | Safety and security
93 questions
asked 2026-02-17T08:06:16.22+00:00
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AndersT Nilsson
0
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answered 2026-02-17T11:33:24.5566667+00:00
S.Sengupta
28,926
Reputation points MVP
Volunteer Moderator
2 answers
How do I install/re-install Adobe Acrobat Pro on ARM-based processor
How do I install/re-install Adobe Acrobat Pro my Surface that has a 64-bit operating system, ARM-based processor with a Snapdragon(R) X 10-core X1P64100 @ 3.40 GHz (3.42 GHz) running on Windows 11
Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
3,356 questions
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No customer service
I am trying to process a warranty claim but the telephone number refers me to the website and then disconnects. The online system provides an error message when I try to initiate the claim. So I am stuck in a cycle unable to communicate with…
Surface | Surface Pro | Performance and maintenance
2,276 questions
asked 2026-02-17T09:46:14.2533333+00:00
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Alexander G
0
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answered 2026-02-17T09:56:27.6366667+00:00
Alexander G
0
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2 answers
Having a problem connecting to a Bluetooth connection
I am having trouble connecting to a Bluetooth enabled Urevo Strol 25 Pro treadmill. I can connect to my Pixel phone but I want to use the app on my Surface Pro through an Bluestack emulator. It is not finding the treadmill on the available items list.
Surface | Surface Pro | Performance and maintenance
2,276 questions
asked 2026-01-25T19:00:04.74+00:00
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Maureen Connor
0
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edited an answer 2026-02-17T09:37:34.1833333+00:00
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Thomas4-N
9,290
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
I have a Surface Laptop 5 - Cant enable Secure Boot
My Surface Laptop 5 - 13.5 in. i5/8/256 Serial number [Moderator note: PII removed]. I cannot enable Secure Boot. I have tried the UEFI Menu under Security and selecting Change Secure Boot Configuration to Microsoft only but the message is that the…
Surface | Surface Laptop | Safety and security
312 questions
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How to fix Exception code: 0xc0000005 Minecraft crashing after playing for 5 minutes Error ID: 1000
Faulting application name: Minecraft.Windows.exe, version: 1.21.132.1, time stamp: 0x695d97e0 Faulting module name: Minecraft.Windows.exe, version: 1.21.132.1, time stamp: 0x695d97e0 Exception code: 0xc0000005 Fault offset: 0x0000000000247930 Faulting…
Surface | Surface Laptop | Install and update
859 questions
asked 2026-01-11T02:15:24.0866667+00:00
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Angel
10
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answered 2026-02-17T07:54:46.7966667+00:00
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Brandon Zapatillas
0
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3 answers
I need a direct download link to the Surface Laptop Pro 3 recovery image to reinstall drivers for my keyboard and touchpad on my Surface Pro 3
I reset my Surface Pro 3 and tried to install Windows using a USB. The keyboard and touchpad drivers are missing. I need a direct download link to the Surface Laptop Pro 3 recovery image
Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
3,356 questions
asked 2026-02-15T22:04:44.7033333+00:00
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Janet S Lee
0
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answered 2026-02-17T07:29:58.12+00:00
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Lychee-Ng
13,915
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
surface pro 11 failed to turn on. Only camera came on.
new Surface pro 11 failed to turn on. Only camera comes on for some reason and will not shut off. Moderator: Moved from Microsoft System Center | Other
Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
3,356 questions
asked 2026-02-15T20:33:29.54+00:00
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Carla Wynn
0
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edited an answer 2026-02-17T06:58:40.36+00:00
Lychee-Ng
13,915
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