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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…

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asked 2026-06-30T01:56:26.6766667+00:00
answered 2026-07-01T13:45:11.2933333+00:00
Lychee-Ng 22,935 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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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…

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asked 2026-06-30T02:01:57.83+00:00
Hwanwoong Cho 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-01T08:51:03.6966667+00:00
Ian-T 7,790 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Touchscreen issues using ROBLOX on Microsoft surface laptop

I have been having issues with using the touchscreen on my device for Roblox. The main issues are the camera switching from being freely rotatable to locking to a zooming mode, stuck inputs ex. jumping/moving even after I stop touching the screen and…

Surface | Surface Laptop | Performance and maintenance
asked 2026-06-27T17:30:36.11+00:00
BenF 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-29T00:08:59.8366667+00:00
S.Sengupta 30,991 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Make laptop stop trying to update/updating when internet is off!!!

I have had a Surface Laptop Go 2 about 3-4 years and the thing I hate the most about it is when I tell it not to update and I have to charge my computer EVEN WHEN I TURNOFF THE INTERNET AND PUT IN AIRPLANE MODE it reboots my whole computer and closes all…

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asked 2026-06-26T06:39:53.1+00:00
Cx2p 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-27T06:55:54.42+00:00
Vikki-T 6,335 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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The request is blocked - When trying to print a return Label

When I try and print a Surface Laptop return lable I get the message "The request is blocked" I have tried 3 differnt browers 4 different computers, including my phone 3 different networks I am sure the problem is on the Microsoft server…

Surface | Surface Laptop | Performance and maintenance
asked 2026-06-23T09:56:58.14+00:00
John Adams 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-24T13:02:42.1533333+00:00
Vikki-T 6,335 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Surface Laptop 7 for Business continues to suffer from spontaneous reboots after coming back from Microsoft service

My Surface Laptop 7 for Business has been spontaneously rebooting ever since I purchased it new from Microsoft for over $2500 in December 2025. It will appear to function normally for hours or sometimes days but experiences literally random, spontaneous…

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asked 2026-06-23T22:38:48.4933333+00:00
Tad 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-24T02:17:13.2933333+00:00
S.Sengupta 30,991 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Surface Laptop 7 Snapdragon® X Hissing sound after shutdown

My 6 month old Snapdragon® X Plus (10 Core) is making a hissing sound for a couple of seconds after shutdown. Not necessarily every time. Somewhere I read this is coil whine, but I don’t really know. Should I be concerned about this? The laptop behaves…

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asked 2026-06-20T13:53:54.6533333+00:00
George S 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-20T15:29:40.94+00:00
S.Sengupta 30,991 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Buy Surface laptop 8 with 2TB SSD

I would like to buy Surface Laptop 8 with 2TB SSD. Pls advice.

Surface | Surface Laptop | Performance and maintenance
asked 2026-06-20T07:13:16.92+00:00
Wei Bin Lim 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-06-20T09:24:47.49+00:00
ppavle 5,475 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How can I remove McAfee Norton Pop Ups on Windows 11? It is not showing up on Apps or Task Manager.

I have a 1 year old Surface Pro 11 with Windows 11 and have followed suggestions for removing McAfee/Norton Pop-Ups but there are no McAfee Apps in the Apps list or in Task Manager. I'm looking for a solution to this problem or any help the community…

Surface | Surface Laptop | Performance and maintenance
asked 2026-02-09T22:06:07.02+00:00
Rick Eisen 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-16T01:13:50.6333333+00:00
Jo Hannan 0 Reputation points
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My surface motherboard failed -- how do I get help from Microsoft

My Surface Motherboard failed less than a year into ownership. Best Buy and the Microsoft approved local repair shop both confirmed its failure. I cannot go online with it because it has failed. When I try to call Microsoft, I am in AI hell with no…

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asked 2026-06-11T14:15:55.2833333+00:00
Curt Bechler 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-12T23:48:13.53+00:00
S.Sengupta 30,991 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Keys wearing out - Surface laptop within a service plan period

I have a 4 year extended service plan for my Surface Laptop and it's within the coverage period. The keys are starting to wear out through cosmetic surface damage. I need to have the keys replaced. The online help sends me in circles asking me to contact…

Surface | Surface Laptop | Performance and maintenance
asked 2026-06-11T16:36:40.5366667+00:00
Adam L 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-06-12T08:07:45.41+00:00
Clary-N 12,235 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Microsoft support does not exist--how do I find help

Every time I try to get help, I am placed in AI hell!!! There are no living agents working for Microsoft. My motherboard failed. The local Microsoft Support Center said they cannot send it in for me. I try to get support and AI never provides a means…

Surface | Surface Laptop | Performance and maintenance
asked 2026-06-11T14:26:56.2566667+00:00
Curt Bechler 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-11T18:58:21.52+00:00
Curt Bechler 0 Reputation points
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keyboard not working

My Surface laptop keyboard not working (It looks this begins after downloading some apps.) The Esc button works sometimes.

Surface | Surface Laptop | Performance and maintenance
asked 2026-06-10T15:02:34.2+00:00
mayer z 60 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-10T16:12:35.7166667+00:00
ppavle 5,475 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Touchpad not working

Hi, Touchpad not working, not showing in device drivers, tried the following: How to Fix the Surface Laptop HID Touchpad or TouchscreenOpen Device Manager: Right-click the Start menu or use the Windows search bar and select Device Manager.Locate HID…

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asked 2026-06-06T16:05:52.0866667+00:00
Helen A 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-07T00:54:52.1566667+00:00
S.Sengupta 30,991 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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How to fix Outlook, Teams and search bar in task bar not working on a new surface with snagdragon

I cannot get my search bar in the task bar to work, outlook and teams will also not open - Any suggestions?

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asked 2026-06-05T12:10:52.5066667+00:00
Chief NPFD 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-06T01:22:59.3933333+00:00
S.Sengupta 30,991 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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How to get a service agent for a Surface 7 Laptop ARM64?

I ordered the Laptop from Amazon Prime on 28 September, received it on 30 September.  It is a Surface Laptop 7 AI Copilot + PC for Business, 13.8” 2k Touchscreen, Snapdragon XPlus, 16GB, 1TB SSD, sold by Issaquah Highlands Tech.  It is currently under…

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asked 2026-06-03T18:05:36.8533333+00:00
David Morin 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-05T01:16:46.2033333+00:00
S.Sengupta 30,991 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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MS Surface Laptop 7th Edition Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Series processor issues

Is anyone else having issues with the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7th Edition with the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Series processor? I’ve been experiencing ongoing problems, including: Frequent system lockups/freezes Internet connectivity is dropping randomly…

Surface | Surface Laptop | Performance and maintenance
asked 2026-05-14T14:46:59.7666667+00:00
Jason Tap 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-04T08:26:49.06+00:00
Akhil 10 Reputation points
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Surface laptop1 After fresh installation of windows 11 , it become slow and took 143 GB without any software install

My Windows 11 was corrupted even i tried to Reset (there was a problem to resetting your PC .) and repair but did not work . So i have to install fresh windows11 by Pen-drive but after installation it occupied 143 GB without any software installation…

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asked 2026-05-31T08:53:06.6866667+00:00
M An 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-03T14:22:51.37+00:00
Barb Bowman 80,795 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Need to finish Support <PII removed>

Have external and everything ready to complete case <PII removed> Thanks <PII removed>

Surface | Surface Laptop | Performance and maintenance
asked 2026-05-27T16:38:37.3166667+00:00
Tomas Lundstrom 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-05-29T10:41:59.0466667+00:00
Thomas4-N 17,980 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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surface laptop 7 snapdragon x elite 32 gb ram 1 tb hdd

Hi i have just purchased a surface laptop 7 snapdragon x elite 32 gb ram, i am having all sorts of issues with this laptop search, if i try to search using the search box Home screen alongside windows loge nothing will type if i click the windows logo…

Surface | Surface Laptop | Performance and maintenance
asked 2026-05-23T19:06:21.22+00:00
Neil Harvey 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-28T02:15:47.09+00:00
Tim 0 Reputation points