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THIS IS OLD TERRITORY-NEEDLESS UPDATES RESULTING in LOSS OF PRODUCTIVITY

THREE QUESTIONS -- FIRST IS I NEED TO KNOW WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE NEEDLESS UPDATES AND THE SHUTTING DOWN OF MY COMPUTER THAT IS LEFT ON OVERNIGHT TO PREVENT THE LOSS OF 90 HOURS OF ART WORK -SLATED FOR AN EXHIBIT IN PARIS IN OCTOBER. THIS IS OLD…

Surface | Surface Pro | Performance and maintenance
asked 2026-09-13T14:58:32.4233333+00:00
carlos ramos 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-13T15:35:51.8+00:00
Bruce (SqlWork.com) 85,281 Reputation points
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help with resetting multiple surface go 2 devices without knowing administrative work/school acct. credentials due to sudden mass termination of I.T. dpt.

Recently I have been tasked with above mentioned task by my frantically desperate supervisor due to sensitive information being leaked through/by I.T. dept. If we cannot recover these units without previous admin work/school cred. we will stand to…

Surface | Surface Go | Safety and security
asked 2026-09-05T19:38:39.2+00:00
Jodiwan Kenobi 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-13T14:58:36.4666667+00:00
Alex-L 12,555 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How to fix surface book 2 restar loop

My Surface Book 2 just displays the logo on the screen and then restarts, repeating the process over and over.

Surface | Surface Book | Power and battery
asked 2026-09-13T12:13:52.5+00:00
Phương Trung 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-13T12:14:04.8433333+00:00

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I cannot connect to a multipurpose printer to my Surface Pro on ARM64

I purchased a new MS Surface Pro with Snapdragon Elite processor. After connecting to my Brother Multipurpose printer / scanner I am able to use the printer but not the scanner. I have found no information of a remedy, Nor can I find a printer…

Surface | Surface Pro | Performance and maintenance
asked 2025-07-08T01:01:46.64+00:00
William Johnson 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-13T03:39:07.98+00:00
escape75 0 Reputation points
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How do i connect the keyboard with swindows urface

How do i connect the keyboard with swindows urface

Surface | Accessories | Surface mice and keyboards
asked 2026-06-13T22:29:16.75+00:00
Nathalie Schegg 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-12T18:38:14.1766667+00:00
Soerin Bachoe 0 Reputation points
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My camera does not work consistently for facial recognition when signing in.

I have a surface pro 8. I use the facial recognition for sign in. The camera does not work consistently. Sometimes it does not see me even though the light comes on indicating that the camera is working. Is there something wrong with the computer?

Surface | Surface Pro | Sound and camera
asked 2026-09-08T15:49:02.3533333+00:00
Robert Dupper 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-12T08:49:10.1133333+00:00
Clary-N 15,745 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Connect my new bluetooth mouse

I recent replaced my Surface 9 Modern Mobile Mouse due to inability to get the scroll wheel to operate correctly (likely due to dirt on the internal contacts which I was unable to remove). The new mouse won't connect to the Surface 9. Initially it…

Surface | Accessories | Surface mice and keyboards
asked 2026-09-10T16:31:59.82+00:00
palpart 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-12T08:47:48.52+00:00
Clary-N 15,745 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How to Fix Microsoft Type Cover Connection Issues

I have the Surface Pro 8 and after a recent software update, it seems that the type cover stopped working within the Windows OS. I did all the troubleshooting posted on the Microsoft website including cleaning the prongs, deleting the driver from Device…

Surface | Accessories | Surface Type Cover
asked 2026-09-10T15:19:14.63+00:00
Anisha Das 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-12T08:47:25.4266667+00:00
Clary-N 15,745 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Bluetooth Pairing

I cannot pair my microsoft mouse with my new surface pro with windows 11

Surface | Accessories | Surface mice and keyboards
asked 2026-09-10T19:00:35.3666667+00:00
Ron Trowbridge 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-12T08:46:32.45+00:00
Clary-N 15,745 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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I have a Surface Labtop and I have a mechanical issue with my labtop. It is stopping me from retrieving my files. It is requiring me to have my 48 digit BIT LOCK key. Who can assist?

I have a Microsoft Surface Laptop. Recently my laptop was damaged and I need to retrieve my files. In my attempt to do so, I'm being prompted to provide my 48 digit Bit Lock key. I do not have this key. I do have the KEY ID for my laptop. Can you direct…

Surface | Surface Laptop | Safety and security
asked 2026-09-11T20:15:11.6366667+00:00
Mike Georgia 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-09-12T06:34:44.5533333+00:00
Clary-N 15,745 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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cancel my complete subscription

Hi there I bought a surface pro tablet with the complete subscription . But after finding out it doesn't include the other items in the bundle (keyboard, mouse), I want to cancel. But when I call your Canadian number it tells me to go to…

Surface | Surface Pro | Safety and security
asked 2026-09-11T20:12:52.53+00:00
Mehran Malek 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-12T02:39:32.03+00:00
Mehran Malek 0 Reputation points
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my 2025 Surface Laptop for Business has a hard disk failure

Purchase (2) Surface Laptop for Business 6 on Aug 6, 2025, one of the computers will not turn on it cant find the disk drive. What is the warranty for this?

Surface | Surface Laptop | Install and update
asked 2026-09-11T15:40:11.24+00:00
Carla Campbell 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-12T01:07:28.8033333+00:00
S.Sengupta 32,271 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Surface laptop 7 USB-C port capabilities

Which of the two USB-C ports on the left side of my Microsoft Surface laptop 7, or is it both, have the ability to charge an external device?

Surface | Surface Laptop | USB-C
asked 2026-09-11T15:36:49.27+00:00
Tom Festle 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-12T00:57:42.2866667+00:00
S.Sengupta 32,271 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Surface pro 11 warranty and repair

I sent my nearly new surface pro 11 for a repair last month and my status on the order has been unchanged since delivery on 08/15. I have no idea where the device is or the actual status of the repair and I have been unable to speak to anyone. Does…

Surface | Other
asked 2026-09-11T14:18:11.2833333+00:00
Patrick Adamson 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-09-11T20:10:55.29+00:00
Haytham-C 5,290 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Compatibility Inquiry Regarding Surface Pro 12 (Snapdragon ARM64) for Enterprise Deployment

Dear Microsoft Support Team, We are currently evaluating the Surface Pro 12 (Snapdragon ARM64 platform) for deployment within our organization and would appreciate your guidance regarding enterprise compatibility. Our environment includes the following…

Surface | Surface Laptop | Install and update
asked 2026-06-14T05:24:59.61+00:00
Shusoma Haque Shamma 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-11T11:26:35.7433333+00:00
S.Sengupta 32,271 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Audio in my Surface 7 / Snapdragon stopped working

The Audio in my Surface 7 / Snapdragon stopped working. I am unable to hear audio, I tried running the audio troubleshooter and made sure that I have all the updates. Any ideas? Thank you in advance Hristos

Surface | Surface Laptop | Sound and camera
asked 2026-08-31T17:35:33.6666667+00:00
Hristos Karangunis 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-11T10:45:30.75+00:00
Idham Zulhendy 0 Reputation points
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how do i get my wireless mouse connected

i have a new laptop and i cant get my mouse to connect

Surface | Accessories | Surface mice and keyboards
asked 2026-09-09T15:10:17.3566667+00:00
Charlene Bullard 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-11T10:38:54.9166667+00:00
Idham Zulhendy 0 Reputation points
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Surface Pro 6 is showing “Couldn't find a bootable operating system

Dear Microsoft Support Team, I am facing a boot issue with a Microsoft Surface Pro 6. The device is showing the following error: “Couldn't find a bootable operating system.” I have performed some non-destructive checks: Windows Boot Manager and…

Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
asked 2026-09-10T18:32:25.27+00:00
Shivam Prajapati 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-11T06:51:36.0633333+00:00
Shivam Prajapati 0 Reputation points
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Black screen on boot, System32 repair error (SrtTrail.txt), and BitLocker prompt on Surface Laptop 3

am experiencing severe booting and system stability issues with my Surface Laptop 3. Below is a detailed breakdown of the problem: 1. Primary Boot & Display Issue (Standalone Laptop) Upon turning on the laptop, the Surface logo appears normally,…

Surface | Surface Laptop | Display and screen
asked 2026-09-11T00:31:21.9766667+00:00
Fadwa 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-11T01:28:49.9933333+00:00
S.Sengupta 32,271 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Why is my Surface not charging despite reporting that it is charging?

Today I watched as my Surface drained all the way down to 6%, all while connected to the charging cable it came with. The charging cable was plugged in securely and the magnetic connector had its LED light up, which I believe indicates that it's…

Surface | Surface Pro | Power and battery
asked 2026-09-06T03:38:20.01+00:00
Kimberly Sangwin-Remesnik 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-10T08:28:41.6+00:00
Clary-N 15,745 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator