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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
asked 2026-07-01T12:13:31.37+00:00
Julie Carney 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-02T00:09:09.2933333+00:00
Clary-N 12,235 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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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
asked 2026-06-26T15:41:54.7733333+00:00
Michael Silverleaf 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-01T12:01:42.9566667+00:00
Michael Silverleaf 0 Reputation points
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Can't install latest Surface Pro update

I own a Surface Pro 10 for Business. Wanted to install the latest driver package from here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=105947 Ends up in a rollback after this message: In the event viewer I can see the follwing…

Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
asked 2026-06-25T12:39:23.9833333+00:00
Thomas B 25 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-26T01:29:53.28+00:00
S.Sengupta 30,991 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Surface pro9 UEFI dump

I've had a Surface Pro 9 i5 1245u for over a year now, and the problem is that it suddenly turns off abruptly. I've tried all the tips that are on the internet, nothing helps. The service center said that the processor needs to be changed. I bought a new…

Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
asked 2026-06-25T12:57:21.7866667+00:00
commented 2026-06-25T20:19:11.2+00:00
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Incompatibility of Surface Pro and some printers.

Are there updated print drivers to support an HP m209dw printer on a surface pro running on an ARM processor? Is there a list of compatible printers with working drivers for the Surface pro on ARM?

Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
asked 2026-06-19T13:00:08.6666667+00:00
John Murphy 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-25T11:15:24.2666667+00:00
Akhil 10 Reputation points
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UEFI Menu Password

Ich komme nicht ins UEFI Menu rein und das Surface Pro ist in einer schlaufe und bootet immer wieder neu

Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
asked 2026-06-05T05:32:51.1933333+00:00
Frederic Chardon 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-08T07:44:38.1333333+00:00
Lychee-Ng 22,935 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Is there any way to run Android emulator on Microsoft surface po x intel

i tried a lot but i didn't find a way to download it in arm

Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
asked 2026-06-03T14:11:48.65+00:00
a 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-05T00:25:20.43+00:00
S.Sengupta 30,991 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Quick Books did not transfer to my new Surface Pro 13

I have quick books installed on my old computer and it did not transfer to the new computer. HELP

Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
asked 2026-05-29T19:20:12.98+00:00
Cindy Johnson 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-30T05:55:56.5933333+00:00
S.Sengupta 30,991 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
3 answers

Surface Pro 8 won't show internernal input/output audio devices, same with Microsoft keyboard cover after 11 update.

Windows 11 Upgrade Broke My Surface Pro 8 – Type Cover and Audio Issues Still Unfixed After upgrading my Surface Pro 8 to Windows 11, I had several hardware problems. I’ve since managed to get the Wi-Fi working again, but I’m still dealing with these…

Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
asked 2026-05-21T09:48:32.36+00:00
Michael Alexander 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-26T12:31:38.7433333+00:00
Barb Bowman 80,795 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Surface pro 8 won't go past Cloud dowload or local files screen

I'm trying to reset the used Surface Pro 8 my parents gifted me recently. The login screen is my father's old work that he retired from. When I try to reset the computer it won't proceed past the screen where I choose Cloud Download or local file…

Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
asked 2026-05-14T23:07:54.27+00:00
Jose Cabrera 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-20T14:35:12.9966667+00:00
S.Sengupta 30,991 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Issues setting up Surface Pro on a business account

Hello, When attempting to set up my new surface pro using my business account, I'm getting server error code 80180014.

Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
asked 2026-05-12T18:37:28.5766667+00:00
Benjamin Blaha 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-16T08:46:39.4833333+00:00
Thomas4-N 17,980 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Trying to reset surface Pro X

Trying to reset my surface pro X I get to the boot menu I I pick reset this PC and then erase everything and then I skipped the bit locker drive so I don’t have the key for that and then it just goes right back to start again and it doesn’t do anything…

Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
asked 2026-05-08T18:39:15.41+00:00
Will arnold 40 Reputation points
accepted 2026-05-08T18:41:03.65+00:00
Will arnold 40 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Problems downloading a surface Pro X recovery image

On your website when I type in the serial number, it doesn’t do anything it won’t go, and then a red thing comes up below. It says invalid. It’s a 12 digit number. I copied directly off my surface pro X. What do I do next?

Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
asked 2026-05-08T18:36:20.13+00:00
Will arnold 40 Reputation points
accepted 2026-05-08T18:37:32.5266667+00:00
Will arnold 40 Reputation points
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2026-04 Security Update (KB5083769) (26200.8246) - Install error - 0x800736b3

The title is clear, the machine is a Surface Pro 9 - 5G with 64 bit ARM:Details from Surface App: Device information:  Device name: JIM-SP9 Serial number: 0F011PN223900E Surface model: Surface Pro 9 With 5G Model 1997 SAM: 5.100.139 UEFI:…

Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
asked 2026-04-18T19:26:30.43+00:00
Jim Bateman 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-04T23:01:50.4733333+00:00
Damian Dameron 0 Reputation points
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Cannot login anymore to my Surface pro 6

Hello, After I shut down my surface pro 6 & did the update I cannot login to my Surface Pro. When I use my pin says you can't sign in with this account. Try a different account. I tried a different account & it says, Password is incorrect. I…

Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
asked 2026-04-24T17:03:45.5433333+00:00
Mary-Jo Ruiz 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-04-27T14:41:57.0033333+00:00
S.Sengupta 30,991 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
3 answers

Tax Refund

Hi Microsoft Team, Our order shows a tax charge of $12.54. We have already sent the required tax form via fax. Could you please provide an update on the status of the tax refund? Please see email subject sent to ******@microsoftsupport.com: RE: File for…

Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
asked 2026-04-22T02:07:30.07+00:00
edited an answer 2026-04-22T09:28:20.3866667+00:00
Lychee-Ng 22,935 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
3 answers

Surface Pro 9 Won't Start After Firmware Update

Assistance is needed for a Surface Pro 9 that is unable to start after the latest firmware update from the Windows 11 update center. All key combinations for restarting and restoring have been attempted, but access to the UEFI is not possible. The…

Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
asked 2025-09-29T00:41:26.0066667+00:00
kisou_mdr kisou_mdr 5 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-04-20T01:21:51.3433333+00:00
S.Sengupta 30,991 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Stuck in an auto update loop sp3 win10

Hello - i have the 2nd latest cumulative update hot fix : kb5078885. Id like to uninstall it. I attempted to uninstall but its stuck on autoloop. As soon as I uninstall and attempt to shutdown to restart. In between shutting down . And then again at…

Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
asked 2026-03-29T08:02:42.3+00:00
Shay 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-13T06:37:49.91+00:00
Lychee-Ng 22,935 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Surface Pro 10 for Bussines, clave bitlocker

Tenemos una Surface Pro 10 for Bussines, está en garantía hasta el 20 de febrero de 2028. Hemos arrancado la surface, nos ha pedido la clave de bitlocker, hemos visto que en la cuenta de office no tiene guardada la clave. Hemos reinstalado el sistema y…

Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
asked 2026-04-09T10:08:15.5966667+00:00
Iñaki Janariz 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-09T13:00:06.9066667+00:00
S.Sengupta 30,991 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Missing invoive from Microsoft payments Dublin

I did a payment on the account of Microsoft payments in Dublin but never received an invoice. How can I get the invoice for that payment?

Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
asked 2026-04-09T12:18:07.4466667+00:00
Dirk 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-09T12:56:12.8866667+00:00
S.Sengupta 30,991 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator