96 questions
2 answers
how to recover PIN for Surface 3 GO
I’m looking for help because I no longer remember my PIN, and facial recognition is not working. The recovery instructions I’ve seen in various videos say that after startup there should be an option to reset or recover the PIN. However, that option…
Surface | Surface Go | Safety and security
asked 2026-07-02T01:24:24.15+00:00
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Alberto Casadei
0
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edited an answer 2026-07-02T09:35:17.44+00:00
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Thomas4-N
17,980
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Moderator
2 answers
please connect my earpod to my surface pro 6
hope you solve it. earpod cannot connect to surface. I already filed a claim plese see I will not repeat myself. claim # <removed>
Surface | Surface Pro | Performance and maintenance
2,339 questions
asked 2026-06-30T00:00:25.1366667+00:00
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Raul Garcia
0
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commented 2026-07-02T09:29:32.19+00:00
Thomas4-N
17,980
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My volume is not going up or down, stays mute and Accidently deleted senary audio.
I really don't know why I did this, but my computer stays on mute (when i turn the volume up or down with the F3 and F4 keys, it doesn't work.) and I tried to follow a tutorial on how to fix it, and I accidentally deleted Senary Audio. I don't know if…
Surface | Surface Laptop | Sound and camera
267 questions
asked 2026-06-29T10:14:42.7033333+00:00
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Lola Davis
0
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commented 2026-07-02T06:58:32.6566667+00:00
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Clary-N
12,235
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
bluetooth mouse not connected
bluetooth mouse not connecting and I'm not able to use my surface arc mouse
Surface | Accessories | Surface mice and keyboards
683 questions
asked 2026-06-30T15:47:49.8833333+00:00
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Mwangi, Rae
0
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commented 2026-07-02T06:57:29.3866667+00:00
Clary-N
12,235
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
Surface Pro 10 for Business: Does it support 1920 × 1280 resolution?
Hi, I have a technical question about the built-in display on the Surface Pro 10 for Business. I understand that the native resolution of the device is 2880 × 1920 with a 3:2 aspect ratio. However, I would like to know whether 1920 × 1280 is available…
Surface | Surface Pro | Display and screen
3,587 questions
asked 2026-07-01T23:56:44.3533333+00:00
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Taeil Kim
0
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answered 2026-07-02T01:12:48.83+00:00
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S.Sengupta
30,991
Reputation points MVP
Volunteer Moderator
2 answers
My Surface Pro 11 will not turn on unless I plug it in
My Surface Pro 11 will not turn on even with a full battery unless I have it plugged in. Can this be resolved?
Surface | Surface Pro | Power and battery
2,476 questions
asked 2026-07-01T17:55:42.29+00:00
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Janiella Shirley
0
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answered 2026-07-02T00:38:37.8666667+00:00
Clary-N
12,235
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
can't open snipping tool
I just got a new surface pro 13 in 12th edition. After opening it and getting started, I found that I can't open Snipping Tool or Microsoft Store. Also jpeg and png files won't open.
Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
3,386 questions
asked 2026-07-01T12:13:31.37+00:00
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Julie Carney
0
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answered 2026-07-02T00:09:09.2933333+00:00
Clary-N
12,235
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
Surface 7 Laptop no touchscreen on external monitor
Hi all I've got a Uperfect external monitor and the touchscreen on the monitor does not work. I checked my device manager and I cannot find the intel or HID-compliant touch screen driver. Can anyone help please, thanks
Surface | Surface Laptop | Display and screen
1,217 questions
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1 answer
how do I find the year I purchased my surface pro 4?
I need to find the date I purchased my surface pro 4
Surface | Surface Pro | Performance and maintenance
2,339 questions
asked 2026-06-29T14:19:33.1533333+00:00
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Peter Krasnow
0
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commented 2026-07-01T14:03:51.8033333+00:00
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ZAINUDIN ZAINOL
0
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2 answers
Microsoft Model 1866 do not install Fortect- Bitlocker blocks Surface Laptop
I Installed Fortect and when restarting, Microsoft 1866 Surface Laptop asked for Bitlocker Key which I obtained and entered docens of times and always appeared: THE DEVICE HAD A PROBLEM AND COULD NOT BE REPAIRED Tried everything for two days without…
Surface | Surface Laptop | Performance and maintenance
1,308 questions
asked 2026-06-30T01:56:26.6766667+00:00
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Sergio Nuno ARRAYAN-Robinson Helicopter in Chile
0
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answered 2026-07-01T13:45:11.2933333+00:00
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Lychee-Ng
22,935
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Moderator
2 answers
Issues with fresh reinstall of Windows on Surface Pro X
I have a Surface Pro X which I have been using for several years. The hard drive has become kludged up so I decided to do a clean reinstall Windows 11 Pro and set it up afresh. After a few false starts with the ISO, I managed to produce a bootable USB…
Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
3,386 questions
asked 2026-06-26T15:41:54.7733333+00:00
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Michael Silverleaf
0
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commented 2026-07-01T12:01:42.9566667+00:00
Michael Silverleaf
0
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1 answer
Surface laptop go 1 gen heating up issue
Hello, I recently purchased the 1st generation of Surface Laptop as a refurbished product and I think this product has quite a lot of heat Even a little bit makes a lot of heat and loud fan noise When I looked it up on Google, I think there are a lot of…
Surface | Surface Laptop | Performance and maintenance
1,308 questions
asked 2026-06-30T02:01:57.83+00:00
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Hwanwoong Cho
0
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commented 2026-07-01T08:51:03.6966667+00:00
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Ian-T
7,790
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
Can someone help me with Drivers for USB?
Hi, I have a brand new Surface and no matter what I do I can not update drivers for my USB nor download any CH340 or FTDI files and I can not connect to anything. I am just getting errors or Preload install failed or windows can find files etc. What the…
Surface | Surface Pro | USB-C
337 questions
asked 2026-06-20T16:16:00.8266667+00:00
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Todd Schwenk
5
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commented 2026-07-01T06:51:58.3533333+00:00
Thomas4-N
17,980
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
New type cover for surface go 2 not working - what now?
Purchased a new type cover for a surface go 2. The new cover is not connecting to the surface and does not work at all.
Surface | Surface Go | Performance and maintenance
289 questions
asked 2026-06-30T20:21:55.2333333+00:00
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Chuck Stead
0
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answered 2026-07-01T04:28:39.9933333+00:00
S.Sengupta
30,991
Reputation points MVP
Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
Upgrade SSD for Surface Pro 12th gen Intel
I am going to take the plunge and update from my Surface Pro 7 to the newest Surface Pro 12th gen Intel. I do music production and need the compatibility. I need to immediately upgrade the SSD to 2 TB. From AI searches I get this result. **Replacement…
Surface | Other
1,426 questions
asked 2026-06-30T22:54:20.52+00:00
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Lorne White
0
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answered 2026-07-01T03:19:24.8433333+00:00
S.Sengupta
30,991
Reputation points MVP
Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
How to fix a surface Pro memory slot
my Micro SD memory card is recognised but will not open, II can open it it with a card reader I it opens and is operable
Surface | Surface Pro | Performance and maintenance
2,339 questions
asked 2026-06-29T17:46:40.98+00:00
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George Penty
0
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commented 2026-07-01T03:12:09.2233333+00:00
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Sin-D
10,745
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
Surface Pro 12 - Secure Kernel error
Dear Microsoft Surface Support Team, I am writing to report a recurring hardware fault on my Surface Pro 12, purchased recently and currently under warranty. The device is experiencing repeated unexpected shutdowns accompanied by a Blue Screen of Death…
Surface | Surface Pro | Performance and maintenance
2,339 questions
asked 2026-06-26T15:23:03.12+00:00
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Makram Ebeid
0
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commented 2026-06-30T10:35:41.6433333+00:00
Lychee-Ng
22,935
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
3 answers
Camera Green Screen Haze
My camera is showing a green hugh on the screen. Ive tried all the settings, cleaned over the lense, ran trouble shooting and just cannot seem to get it to a normal picture. Makes me look very sick ! Any ideas or feedback to help fix the issue would be…
Surface | Other
1,426 questions
asked 2026-06-25T16:44:14.96+00:00
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Andy Pratt
0
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commented 2026-06-30T03:47:48.0466667+00:00
Clary-N
12,235
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
Realtek AudioProcessingObject Driver Update (13.4329.2249.712) made my microphone stop working
I work for a company that uses surface pros. Every single one that received this update. Realtek AudioProcessingObject Driver Update (13.4329.2249.712), the microphone stopped working. It shows up. Its in sound settings. Though I do a microphone test,…
Surface | Surface Pro | Sound and camera
707 questions
asked 2026-06-30T01:37:02.3833333+00:00
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Arturo Zamora
0
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answered 2026-06-30T01:52:29.9766667+00:00
S.Sengupta
30,991
Reputation points MVP
Volunteer Moderator
2 answers
speaker is not working
my surface pro7 one side speaker suddenly stopped working
Surface | Surface Pro | Sound and camera
707 questions
asked 2026-06-29T21:17:30.96+00:00
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Chris Albert
0
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answered 2026-06-30T01:37:13.9633333+00:00
S.Sengupta
30,991
Reputation points MVP
Volunteer Moderator