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My surface slim pen 2 doesn't seem to turn on - it is not charging despite putting it back in the charging case of the microsoft detachablekeyboard
I have tried long pressing the eraser button at the back, I have tried leaving it for longer periods in the charging slot in the keyboard, no matter what I do - it doesn't switch on, I don't see the white light blinking. And my surface pro is not able to…
Surface | Accessories | Surface Pen
asked 2026-07-12T06:27:03.6166667+00:00
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Rajeswari Parasa
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commented 2026-07-16T14:51:10.7+00:00
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Alex-L
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2023 Secure Boot certificates update for Surface Pro X LTE SQ2
My Surface Pro X LTE with SQ2 processor has not updated to the 2023 secure boot certificate and is showing errors in the Windows Security app. My device is up to date with the latest updates. I have tried to install the 2023 security certificate manually…
Surface | Surface Pro | Safety and security
738 questions
asked 2026-07-10T14:31:45.2166667+00:00
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Jeremy Bentley
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edited a comment 2026-07-16T14:49:42.2433333+00:00
Alex-L
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Surface Laptop for Business 13.8" (Snapdragon) - Windows 11 ARM64 USB won't boot
I am testing USB installation media on a Surface Laptop for Business 13.8" (Snapdragon). The official Surface Recovery Image works fine. I can boot from the USB and reinstall Windows without any issues. However, I can't get a regular Windows 11…
Surface | Surface Laptop | Install and update
884 questions
asked 2026-07-16T13:27:38.3233333+00:00
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OmRam
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answered 2026-07-16T13:28:03.74+00:00
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ARM Surface issues
When I bought my last Surface (my third) I had no idea I was buying an ARM equipped unit. Why doesn't Microsoft highlights the Surfaces that are ARM equipped. I keep on having issues caused by the at times insufficient performance of the ARM processor.…
Surface | Other
1,432 questions
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Hi I bought a computer and it’s locked to the education department
I bought a surface pro 8 on eBay and when I tried to open the computer up it opened up to the education department sign in page
Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
3,388 questions
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How to turn off Smart-Charging forever?
I am currently using Surface Pro 9. I do not care running out of the lifespan of the battery. However, Smart-Charging function keeps being turned on, though I turn if off manually everytime I find out charging is only up to 80%. So, how do I turn the…
Surface | Surface Pro | Power and battery
2,480 questions
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MY SURFACE NOT STARTING WITHOUT POWER CABLE
My Surface Pro 11 will not turn on even with a full battery unless I have it plugged in. Sometime after weeks it will start on batterey itself and perform good for few days, but again same problem persist, no one responds to service requests too from…
Surface | Surface Laptop | Power and battery
1,000 questions
asked 2026-07-10T10:27:48.2466667+00:00
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VINOD KUMAR RAHI
0
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commented 2026-07-16T10:13:43.46+00:00
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Carl-L
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Unable to raise an order for my Surface Pro 9 unit online, and serial number can't get verified over the phone - help
Hi All, My Surface Pro 9 is giving out loud fan noises when the fan spins up. It's still under Microsoft Complete warranty, so I was trying to find a way to send it in for warranty. I'm based in Singapore by the way. When I try to raise a Service Order,…
Surface | Other
1,432 questions
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Camera Not Working and Crackling Noise During Video Calls – Surface Pro 6 Hello Microsoft Support,
Subject: Camera Not Working and Crackling Noise During Video Calls – Surface Pro 6 Hello Microsoft Support, I am using a Microsoft Surface Pro 6, and I am experiencing a problem with the camera. The Camera app does not open at all. Whenever I try to use…
Surface | Surface Pro | Sound and camera
710 questions
asked 2026-07-09T07:48:08.4966667+00:00
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Abhishek Sharma
0
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answered 2026-07-16T08:42:17.59+00:00
Alex-L
8,230
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Surface Pro Keyboard and Windows Update issues
A few days ago, my keyboard to go in and out with the connection until it completely stopped connecting. I have a surface pro 11th edition and the 2024 matching keyboard with the surface slim 2 pen charger, I'm on windows 11, and I've only had them about…
Surface | Accessories | Surface Type Cover
488 questions
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I need to request service for a Surface laptop under warranty
We have a Surface laptop under warranty that I need to send in for repair. It will not login to Windows. Our IT department is requesting that I send it in for repair. Where can I send this?
Surface | Surface Laptop | Performance and maintenance
1,315 questions
asked 2026-07-14T18:32:14.11+00:00
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Lori Vernon
0
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commented 2026-07-16T08:33:02.4533333+00:00
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Clary-N
12,430
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How to download software for usb boot windows 11 for microsoft Surface Pro 6
Have Microsoft Surface Pro 6 with Keyboard. Windows 11 Pro will not boot up. Flashes the Windows Logo and goes away to black screen. Wanting to download a recovery USB to restore Surface Pro to original configuration. Where do I go for this download?…
Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
3,388 questions
asked 2026-07-12T20:52:57.8466667+00:00
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Noel Vaughn
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edited an answer 2026-07-16T07:04:39.38+00:00
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Sin-D
11,190
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Windows Camera App crashes immediately with MFCORE.dll 0xc0000005, but webcam works everywhere else
When I open the Windows Camera App, I get three error codes, one after the other: first, 0xA00F429E <PageOpenFailed> 0x8007007F appears... then, after a few seconds, it changes to 0xA00F429F <WindowShowFailed> 0x8007007F... then,…
Surface | Surface Pro | Sound and camera
710 questions
asked 2026-07-09T22:54:39.4566667+00:00
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Qusro Qader
5
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commented 2026-07-16T04:55:07.0666667+00:00
Clary-N
12,430
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8 answers
Troubleshoot camera
The camera on my laptop is not working it says that it's either blocked or there's a button on the keyboard to push to make the camera work again but I don't know how to do that so I need help getting my camera working
Surface | Surface Laptop | Sound and camera
269 questions
asked 2026-03-01T09:03:17.6966667+00:00
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White, Joanna
190
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commented 2026-07-16T04:52:36.3666667+00:00
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JulieAnn Kokiri
0
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2 answers
Surface Pro 6 Bulging Battery How to speak with an agent
I filed all the paperwork required for Surface Pro 6 Bulging Battery. I was sent an email back with the agents name Angelia N, I replied back to her however no reply back. How can a person speak with an agent at Microsoft it is imposiable? I followed her…
Surface | Surface Pro | Power and battery
2,480 questions
asked 2026-07-15T19:41:38.4866667+00:00
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Patricia Funkhouser
0
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answered 2026-07-15T22:51:34.3366667+00:00
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Alexandr S
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Incorrect PIN several times
I have forgotten my PIN and when I start up my Microsoft Surface Go3, I received a message saying "You've entered an incorrect PIN several times. To try again, enter A1B2C3 below" It will not allow me options to reset my PIN or completely erase…
Surface | Surface Laptop | Safety and security
326 questions
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No Bootable device
I have a microsoft surface go And after i was charging it, i woke up to use it and the message that said no bootable device came up and i cant get it to work anymore. How can i fix it?
Surface | Surface Go | Performance and maintenance
290 questions
asked 2026-07-12T06:21:01.5366667+00:00
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Peyton Ashton
0
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commented 2026-07-15T07:59:52.7433333+00:00
Clary-N
12,430
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I have replaced my mouse and USB and paired them. But Keyboard stopped working
I connected a different mouse and USB receiver, and both are working correctly. However, the keyboard is no longer connecting to the computer.
Surface | Accessories | Surface mice and keyboards
687 questions
asked 2026-07-13T14:07:46.54+00:00
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Prewitt, Cheryl
0
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commented 2026-07-15T07:58:09.12+00:00
Clary-N
12,430
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Surface Laptop 8th Edition (Snapdragon X Elite) – Same Ghost Input Issue on Two Identical Devices, Concerned About Reliability and Long-Term Failure
I am experiencing persistent haptic touchpad issues on my Surface Laptop 8th Edition (Snapdragon X Elite 12-core). The device regularly registers ghost inputs, causing random clicks, dragging, selections, and applications opening or closing without any…
Surface | Surface Laptop | Performance and maintenance
1,315 questions
asked 2026-07-11T20:53:20.5966667+00:00
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John Grayson
0
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answered 2026-07-15T07:21:04.14+00:00
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Lychee-Ng
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3 answers
Can't start camera on Microsoft Surface 2
I used my camera a few days ago but today, am getting a "Can't start your camera" message with error OxA00F429E mentioned. I searched online, found, and followed a number of suggestions in answers to others with the same problem, all without…
Surface | Surface Go | Sound and camera
75 questions
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