2,363 questions
2 answers
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
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2026-09-13T14:58:32.4233333+00:00
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carlos ramos
0
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answered
2026-09-13T15:35:51.8+00:00
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Bruce (SqlWork.com)
85,281
Reputation points
1 answer
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
97 questions
asked
2026-09-05T19:38:39.2+00:00
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Jodiwan Kenobi
0
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commented
2026-09-13T14:58:36.4666667+00:00
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Alex-L
12,555
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
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
985 questions
asked
2026-09-13T12:13:52.5+00:00
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Phương Trung
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-09-13T12:14:04.8433333+00:00
AI answer
4 answers
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
2,363 questions
asked
2025-07-08T01:01:46.64+00:00
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William Johnson
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-09-13T03:39:07.98+00:00
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escape75
0
Reputation points
2 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Surface laptop studio
My touch screening is not responding to any of the trouble shootings that I have performed (UEIF, Device manager, toolkit, etc). My warranty has expired, any other suggestions.
Surface | Surface Studio | Display and screen
154 questions
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3 answers
How do i connect the keyboard with swindows urface
How do i connect the keyboard with swindows urface
Surface | Accessories | Surface mice and keyboards
712 questions
asked
2026-06-13T22:29:16.75+00:00
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Nathalie Schegg
0
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answered
2026-09-12T18:38:14.1766667+00:00
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Soerin Bachoe
0
Reputation points
3 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Surface laptop 4 power button does not work
Surface laptop 4 would work (wake from sleep with open lid) but will not power on once shutdown, suspet power button. Any suggestions? Have ensured it has power, tried it on surface dock, but will not power on.
Surface | Surface Laptop | Power and battery
1,012 questions
asked
2026-09-11T01:53:09.2466667+00:00
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Al Bergsma
20
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commented
2026-09-12T14:25:25.9+00:00
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S.Sengupta
32,271
Reputation points MVP
Volunteer Moderator
2 answers
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
715 questions
asked
2026-09-08T15:49:02.3533333+00:00
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Robert Dupper
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-09-12T08:49:10.1133333+00:00
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Clary-N
15,745
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
3 answers
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
712 questions
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2 answers
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
498 questions
asked
2026-09-10T15:19:14.63+00:00
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Anisha Das
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-09-12T08:47:25.4266667+00:00
Clary-N
15,745
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
3 answers
Bluetooth Pairing
I cannot pair my microsoft mouse with my new surface pro with windows 11
Surface | Accessories | Surface mice and keyboards
712 questions
asked
2026-09-10T19:00:35.3666667+00:00
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Ron Trowbridge
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-09-12T08:46:32.45+00:00
Clary-N
15,745
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
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
331 questions
asked
2026-09-11T20:15:11.6366667+00:00
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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
1 answer
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
745 questions
asked
2026-09-11T20:12:52.53+00:00
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Mehran Malek
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-09-12T02:39:32.03+00:00
Mehran Malek
0
Reputation points
2 answers
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
894 questions
asked
2026-09-11T15:40:11.24+00:00
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Carla Campbell
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-09-12T01:07:28.8033333+00:00
S.Sengupta
32,271
Reputation points MVP
Volunteer Moderator
2 answers
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
179 questions
asked
2026-09-11T15:36:49.27+00:00
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Tom Festle
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-09-12T00:57:42.2866667+00:00
S.Sengupta
32,271
Reputation points MVP
Volunteer Moderator
2 answers
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
1,464 questions
asked
2026-09-11T14:18:11.2833333+00:00
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Patrick Adamson
0
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edited an answer
2026-09-11T20:10:55.29+00:00
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Haytham-C
5,290
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
3 answers
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
712 questions
asked
2026-09-09T15:10:17.3566667+00:00
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Charlene Bullard
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-09-11T10:38:54.9166667+00:00
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Idham Zulhendy
0
Reputation points
3 answers
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
3,407 questions
asked
2026-09-10T18:32:25.27+00:00
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Shivam Prajapati
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-09-11T06:51:36.0633333+00:00
Shivam Prajapati
0
Reputation points
2 answers
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
1,226 questions
asked
2026-09-11T00:31:21.9766667+00:00
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Fadwa
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-09-11T01:28:49.9933333+00:00
S.Sengupta
32,271
Reputation points MVP
Volunteer Moderator
2 answers
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
2,495 questions
asked
2026-09-06T03:38:20.01+00:00
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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