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What, exactly, IS a SURFACE?

Anonymous
2020-04-28T21:35:55+00:00

I have a Surface Pro 4; is it a Tablet?, a PC?, or an Android?  (I've always thought Android was anything that was not Apple...?)  ALSO- How can I see all installed apps?  I have Office 365 which is now Microsoft 365, renewed April 2020, but not sure if I have the new Microsoft Edge; When trying to install Edge, ran into the "what is a Surface" question.

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-04-28T22:47:32+00:00

    Hi BethMasino,

    Thank you for reaching out to Microsoft Community.

    Surface Pro's is a 2-in-1 detachable of the Microsoft Surface series, designed and manufactured by Microsoft. 2-in-1 as it can be considered as a PC and Tablet. You may use it in Desktop mode or Tablet mode (Turn tablet mode on or off). It runs with Windows operating system (Windows 10 for Surface Pro 4). It is not an Android device but a Windows device.

    You may see all the apps installed on the device in Windows Settings (Windows key + I) > Apps. You may also access these apps through the Start Menu (click the Windows logo on the left hand side of the Taskbar): See what's on the Start menu.

    Regarding with the new Microsoft Edge browser, please make sure that your Surface Pro 4 is updated by running the Surface Diagnostic Toolkit and checking Windows Update. Microsoft Edge is an independent app and not part of your Office 365 (Microsoft 365) subscription. One way to know if the Edge browser you have is the new one is the logo. If you have this logo for your Microsoft Edge (below) then you have the new Microsoft Edge already. If not, you may download the new Microsoft Edge on this page: New Microsoft Edge Download.

    If this answer your question, we highly encourage you to inform our Community by clicking on Yes or marking my post as an answer. This will help other members who may have the same issue as you. Otherwise, don't hesitate to update us so we can further assist you.

    Kind Regards,

    Marrion Y.

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