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How do I get my Surface Go 2 to recognize a usb drive?
I cannot get my Surface Go 2 to recognize that I have plugged in a usb drive. It doesn't recognize it with an adapter and it doesn't recognize when the drive is plugged in directly.
Surface | Surface Go | USB-C
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Create System Image windows 11 on USB
How do you create System Image. I have A Surface Go 3 with Windows 11 Pro, on USB.
Surface | Surface Go | USB-C
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Requirements to Charge a Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 Model 2013 i5 through the USB-C port
We recently purchased a Microsoft Surface Go 2 Model 2013 i5 and we are trying to gather the right components to be able to charge it by using the USB-C port of the Microsoft Surface Go 2.
Surface | Surface Go | USB-C
25 questions
asked 2023-10-28T22:28:50+00:00
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asked 2025-06-30T16:14:36.5966667+00:00
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surface go 3 wont factory reset and locked me out
i have a surface go 3 and i have no keyboard and have downloaded the recovery drive for it and plugged the type c in and it still doesn't want to read or anything. i don't have any of the passwords and just want to factory reset and start over. if i c…
Surface | Surface Go | USB-C
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asked 2025-03-21T22:45:24+00:00
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Trouble with three new USB-C ethernet adapters and a Surface Go 2, two fail, one works, help
all three adapters are new, the Surface is used and running W10. the network adapter setup is set to full auto in all three cases. The Excellon adapter establishes connection successfully and seems to use IPv4, internet service operates and LEDs on the…
Surface | Surface Go | USB-C
25 questions
asked 2024-05-09T22:12:43+00:00
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Surface go 2 not recognized on another computer with USB cable??
I purchased a Surface Go 2 and purchased a USB C / USB A cable so that I can transfer files from my computer to my Go 2. When I plug in the cable, I get a message on my Go 2 "PC isn't charging". In addition, on my computer, I cannot…
Surface | Surface Go | USB-C
25 questions
asked 2021-12-06T13:32:27+00:00
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asked 2025-06-30T16:14:36.5966667+00:00
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CHOOSING AN EXTERNAL DVD FOR SURFACE GO 3
WHICH EXTERNAL DVD IS BEST FOR A SURFACE GO 3 WITH ONLY 1 USB C port? I BOUGHT ASUS 8x External DVD/RW Slim Drive ON RECOMMENDATION BUT IT REQUIRES 2 USB PORTS which I don't have. Forgive the caps - KB has a mind of it's own in some environments
Surface | Surface Go | USB-C
25 questions
asked 2022-04-19T12:44:52+00:00
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asked 2025-06-30T16:14:36.5966667+00:00
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Issue with connecting MS Surface Go to HP Zbook Thunderbolt 3 Dock
Does the MS Surface Go work with the HP EliteBook Thunderbolt 3 dock (model HSTNN-CX01)? The dock works fine with the HP Elite book, but when I plug it into the USB-C port of my MS SurfaceGo, the only thing that appears to work is battery charging. The…
Surface | Surface Go | USB-C
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asked 2024-02-03T14:38:29+00:00
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asked 2025-06-30T16:14:36.5966667+00:00
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Surface Go3 USB-C Maximum Output
Anyone know what is the maximum output power rating for Microsoft Surface Go3’s USB-C port? Eg. under the circumstance where there is no AC plug in the USB-C hub/dock station, may I know Surface Go3’s USB-C port can supply up to how many watt to the…
Surface | Surface Go | USB-C
25 questions
asked 2023-02-27T09:00:39+00:00
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asked 2025-06-30T16:14:36.5966667+00:00
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Surface Go 3 says "Slow Charger" when plugged in with USB c port
Recently, I found out that the surface charger that came in the box only supply 24W So I tried plugging in a 65W PD USB Type C charger, but it displays : "Slow charger To speed up charging, use the charger that came with your device" …
Surface | Surface Go | USB-C
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asked 2023-08-17T17:01:09+00:00
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Can I connect my surface Go 2 (via usb-c) to Dell Performance Dock – WD19DCS?
I have two devices a Microsoft Surface Go 2 and a Dell Precision laptop. I like to switch between my devices simply by connecting the one which I want to use to a usb-c hub. So, I wonder if I can use Dell Performance Dock – WD19DCS (which has many…
Surface | Surface Go | USB-C
25 questions
asked 2024-01-28T01:11:01+00:00
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asked 2025-06-30T16:14:36.5966667+00:00
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Sandisk SSD not recognized on Win10 unless boot to bios while it is attached
Hi, so I have this issue I started facing recently, I have a surface Go2 with type C, suddenly it was not able to detect my 1TB Sandisk SSD, after couple of trial and errors I noticed that the SSD can be detected by Win 10 I had boot to Bios whil the SSD…
Surface | Surface Go | USB-C
25 questions
asked 2023-10-16T11:06:22+00:00
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asked 2025-06-30T16:14:36.5966667+00:00
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XP drawing tablet and Microsoft Surface
My XP drawing tablet works with my desktop computer but not with my Surface. I have downloaded the XP tablet driver from the manufacturer website. I have got a new cable (USB C to USB C) still nothing. Please help
Surface | Surface Go | USB-C
25 questions
asked 2021-07-01T13:50:25+00:00
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asked 2025-06-30T16:14:36.5966667+00:00
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Samsung C34j79x wide screen monitor not working with surface go 3 laptop. Screen detected but shows up as not enabled
Brand new surface go 3 laptop but can't use external monitor which has thunderbolt and displayport along with HDMI. Drivers all up to date with the Intel Iris graphics. Very annoying as the monitor works with all other laptops via HDMI or USB C so no…
Surface | Surface Go | USB-C
25 questions
asked 2024-11-30T12:16:47+00:00
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My SD card is not recognised on my new Surface Go4. What can I do?
My SD card is not recognised on my new Surface Go4. What can I do? It bleeps when the card is inserted and when the card is removed but nothing shows in File Explorer
Surface | Surface Go | USB-C
25 questions
asked 2024-01-19T20:40:02+00:00
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asked 2025-06-30T16:14:36.5966667+00:00
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USB-C Power Output for Microsoft Surface Go 3
Similar to this question, I'd like to know what sort of devices could be powered off of the USB-C port on the Surface Go 3. I.e. how much power can the tablet output to another device? My company currently uses Surface Pros, but we'd be interested if the…
Surface | Surface Go | USB-C
25 questions
asked 2023-06-12T08:11:30+00:00
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asked 2025-06-30T16:14:36.5966667+00:00
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Surface Go boot from USB
Can anyone explain to me what are the technical reasons that Surface Go (eMMC version) UEFI refuses to directly boot any EFI USB other than that with a Windows OS on it? Is this the typical Evil Corporation routine by Microsoft (jk) or is there a…
Surface | Surface Go | USB-C
25 questions
asked 2021-06-20T05:40:10+00:00
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asked 2025-06-30T16:14:36.5966667+00:00
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microsoft surface GO 1901 with Dell WD15 docking station K17A
Dear all, I have connected a tablet with a Dell docking station. My external monitor works, as well as the mouse and the printer. But when it comes to connecting via USB an external portable hard disk (with or without power cable), I cannot see the…
Surface | Surface Go | USB-C
25 questions
asked 2024-11-08T13:15:41+00:00
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USB-C Maximum Power Output for Microsoft Surface Go 3
I am interested in powering an external electronics project from the Go 3's USB-C port. The project consumes 15W and can be powered at 5V. I've found a lot of information regarding this port's capabilities for charging the tablet in that it is USB 3.1…
Surface | Surface Go | USB-C
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asked 2023-02-07T19:53:42+00:00
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asked 2025-06-30T16:14:36.5966667+00:00
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surface connect data transfer
I have a surface go 3 and recently bought a usb-c charging cable for it. This burned out the usb-c port. I have 2 questions: is it possible to have the usb-c port refurbished? Is it possible to do uncharged data transfer through the surface connect…
Surface | Surface Go | USB-C
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asked 2025-02-03T20:12:19+00:00
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