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I have no BitLocker Recovery Key but I have the BitLocker Screen asking for it

This morning I opened my Surface Pro to the blue BitLocker screen asking for a recovery key. I never set one up but a quick search on the internet says that it may have been set up by default. So, I logged into my MS account via my iPad to retrieve the…

Surface | Surface Pro | Safety and security
asked 2026-03-11T17:20:41.28+00:00
Jen Crawford 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-12T06:04:02.0566667+00:00
Clary-N 9,005 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Magnetic Case for Surface Pro 11th Edition

Looking to incorporate a surface pro as a vnc device in an industrial environment. When working inside of machines, it would be convenient to be able to magnetically attach the tablet onto iron surfaces (without a separate mount/dock). I have looked for…

Surface | Surface Pro | Safety and security
asked 2026-03-11T19:17:56.73+00:00
Benjamin Geoffroy 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-12T04:42:18.32+00:00
S.Sengupta 29,426 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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My cord is not working

I would like my cord to be replaced. It doesn't work and I only purchased my Surface Pro in August.

Surface | Surface Pro | Power and battery
asked 2026-03-11T23:30:40.2666667+00:00
Terri Tough 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-12T04:38:45.1266667+00:00
S.Sengupta 29,426 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Will there be more Intel-Based Surface Pro models announced this year?

Has Microsoft made any public statements about Surface Pro models that will be announced in 2026? Do we know when we might know? Does Microsoft follow any kind of annual announcement/release cycle? I’m specifically looking for Intel-based models for the…

Surface | Other
asked 2026-03-11T23:58:07.2766667+00:00
JR-0950 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-12T04:36:39.5666667+00:00
S.Sengupta 29,426 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Surface Pro 10 "Disconnected" cellular data using a T-Mobile physical SIM card.

I have a new Surface Pro 10 working with Windows 11. I already followed all the troubleshooting from the settings, reinstalling controllers, configuring the APN with technical support of T-Mobile, but nothing works.

Surface | Surface Pro | Network
asked 2026-03-12T01:13:39.9133333+00:00
Julian Vesga 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-12T04:34:44.6333333+00:00
S.Sengupta 29,426 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Surface Laptop touchpad and mouse stop clicking at random have to hit ctl-alt-del-esc to fix it

I bought a new Surface Laptop (Copilot+ PC, 13.8-inch - Snapdragon X Elite (12 Core), 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD. I am having terrible problems with the touchpad. I purchased a logi lift mouse to use with the laptop, connected via bluetooth. I have a monitor…

Surface | Surface Laptop | Performance and maintenance
asked 2026-02-22T19:55:12.4433333+00:00
Ronnie Raben 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-12T03:57:50.82+00:00
Ronnie Raben 0 Reputation points
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How to Submit Repair Request WITHOUT SIGNING IN

I have a Surface Pro 11 purchased in Aug 2025. It won't boot up. When I go on my MS Account, it says the Surface is inactive. I cannot submit a service request. How do I get the warranty info setup on my account so I can send it in for repair?

Surface | Surface Pro | Performance and maintenance
asked 2026-03-08T02:32:14.66+00:00
graeffb@graeff0630.com 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-03-11T17:04:26.8+00:00
graeffb@graeff0630.com 0 Reputation points
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(Surface Duo 2 recovery question) Is there an official way to restore the super partition or fully reflash the device?

I’m trying to recover a Surface Duo 2 that is currently unable to boot due to an issue with the dynamic partition layout (super). The device is still accessible through the bootloader and fastboot, and the super partition itself is still visible.…

Surface | Surface Duo | Operating system
asked 2026-03-11T06:54:42.83+00:00
Dylan Tingley 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-03-11T11:49:37.3833333+00:00
Lychee-Ng 15,245 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Flickering screen and BitLocker key

The screen on my Surface laptop is flickering. I have gone through all the options listed in various places, except for the Troubleshoot Restart which is asking for a BitLocker code. It is a private computer (not set up by an organization). I never set…

Surface | Surface Laptop | Safety and security
asked 2026-03-11T11:33:48.92+00:00
John Guiver 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-11T11:34:04.9633333+00:00
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Laptop Feet

Are laptop feet covered under warranty if you have a extended cover plan?

Surface | Other
asked 2026-03-11T10:13:58.7233333+00:00
Burton, Daisy 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-11T10:14:12.56+00:00
Q&A Assist
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SURFACE RT AND RECOVERY KEY

I purchased a surface RT years ago it’s still working, but I can’t find the password. I don’t have the bit. locker key or recovery key in order to reset it I’ve searched my Microsoft account and the computer is not listed as a purchase which I found…

Surface | Surface Laptop | Install and update
asked 2026-02-27T14:53:40.9266667+00:00
Michael Elem 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-11T10:09:29.99+00:00
Thomas4-N 10,975 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Problems with Surface Pro 11

Hi I have problems with my SP 11 Windows 11 professional Snapdragon(R) X 12-core X1E80100 @ 3.40 GHz (3.42 GHz) 64-bit operating system, ARM-based processor There are some issues with print drivers not working correctly, and inability to use the printer…

Surface | Surface Pro | Performance and maintenance
asked 2026-03-07T23:52:17.7033333+00:00
Recalculating 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-11T10:08:21.11+00:00
Akhil 5 Reputation points
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Surface Pro Tablet Mode

My surface pro won't switch out of tablet mode when I attach a Bluetooth keyboard. Reading this support link it…

Surface | Surface Pro | Display and screen
asked 2026-03-01T17:55:35.5033333+00:00
Phil Martin 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-11T09:31:48.6066667+00:00
Alex-L 3,450 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Laptop 7 disappears from my devise list

When I tried to submit service request my Laptop 7 disappeared from the devise list. I have added it back several times but once I leave the site or change pages it disappears again. I have no wy to contact Microsoft about this. It may be related to my…

Surface | Other
asked 2026-03-10T17:48:33.7+00:00
Terry Armstrong 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-11T09:01:02.5466667+00:00
Clary-N 9,005 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

Surface Pro 11 stuck on lock screen

My surface pro did a reset yesterday and now it is stuck on the lock screen, the keyboard buttons don’t do anything and the touch screen isn’t working.

Surface | Surface Pro | Display and screen
asked 2026-03-05T16:09:05.77+00:00
Johnelle G 10 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-11T08:25:54.2266667+00:00
Clary-N 9,005 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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no connection

i want to connect my bluetooth mouse and its on but still doesnt work so yah

Surface | Accessories | Surface mice and keyboards
asked 2026-03-09T14:26:10.5933333+00:00
Zibusiso Hlekane 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-11T08:23:56.5566667+00:00
Clary-N 9,005 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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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
asked 2026-02-17T17:12:02.47+00:00
LucyS 60 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-11T08:22:37.23+00:00
Clary-N 9,005 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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I can no longer use an external keyboard, printer or external monitor on my surface 5.

I can no longer use an external keyboard, printer or external monitor on my surface 5. I have tried different docking stations and still won't work. Can anyone help?

Surface | Surface Laptop | USB-C
asked 2026-03-10T16:56:35.4666667+00:00
Cheryl Spas 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-11T06:17:14.3833333+00:00
Clary-N 9,005 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Long booting time on Surface Go 3

Hi, Recently, I’ve been experiencing very long booting times on my Surface Go 3. I tried repairing Windows and even reinstalling the entire system, but the booting was still much slower than before. Finally, I decided to perform a full recovery…

Surface | Surface Go | Performance and maintenance
asked 2025-10-31T07:45:55.44+00:00
Artur_277 115 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-11T01:23:39.32+00:00
Ice Sky 10 Reputation points
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Locked out of my surface pro

I had a windows security screen and tried to set up facial recognition. Now facial recognition doesn’t work and it wont recognize my pin. I tried to add the surface pro to my Microsoft account but it wont show up in devices

Surface | Surface Pro | Safety and security
asked 2026-03-10T21:33:12.26+00:00
Jim Reynolds 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-11T01:07:20.5233333+00:00
S.Sengupta 29,426 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator