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879 questions with Surface | Surface Laptop | Install and update tags
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Encountering an issue with Microsoft Licensing on a Surface
Hey Crew, I'm encountering an odd issue on a surface device. It's showing a message that the Microsoft Windows licensing is going to expire? Why is that, and how can this be corrected? From my understanding, the device comes with a pre-installed Windows…
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asked 2026-05-14T13:36:02.23+00:00
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Shawn Prestidge
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edited an answer 2026-05-14T15:44:14.0333333+00:00
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Alexandr S
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ALL Open App Windows randomly minimising after installing KB5083631
I have Windows 11 PRO (25H2 Bld-26200.8328) Windows Update installed KB5083631 (2026-04 Preview Update) yesterday - and now, very annoyingly, ALL open APP Windows just randomly minimise together just revealing desktops. I have a Surface PRO laptop with a…
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879 questions
asked 2026-05-03T05:02:14.5566667+00:00
Guy Riddle
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answered 2026-05-12T23:16:51.7766667+00:00
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Nicole Goodman
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installing work/school windows on a surface
on a Microsoft surface, how do I restart the set up process to make it a work school computer #install
Surface | Surface Laptop | Install and update
879 questions
asked 2026-05-10T13:47:53.7766667+00:00
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Jim
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answered 2026-05-11T00:59:27.78+00:00
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S.Sengupta
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My power Geez 2010 font stopped running on my windows 11 surface. What shall i do ?
My power Geez 2010 font stopped running on my windows 11 surface. What shall i do ?
Surface | Surface Laptop | Install and update
879 questions
asked 2025-12-22T16:52:15.1466667+00:00
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Tariku Mersiehazen
10
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commented 2026-05-09T08:30:35.5666667+00:00
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Alelign S
5
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Surface Laptop Copilot 13.8 Snapdragon X Elite update and bluetooth issues
I have a Surface Laptop Copilot 13.8 Snapdragon X Elite. It will not install update 2026-04. The download completes and when it reaches 100% install the update fails. I attempted a Windows 11 reset only to reach 11% then it rolls back. I tried finding…
Surface | Surface Laptop | Install and update
879 questions
asked 2026-05-06T14:17:15.8666667+00:00
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Kieran Cowan
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edited the question 2026-05-06T15:25:12.7333333+00:00
Barb Bowman
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Do VMs work on Surface devices?
I tried to install both VirtualBox and VMWare onto my Surface Laptop 7, both of which failed during the setup wizard. VirtualBox showed several error windows showing some kind of driver or component was not installed or couldn't be found on my OS,…
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879 questions
asked 2026-05-04T00:39:38.4833333+00:00
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Aslan Ahmed
30
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commented 2026-05-05T10:59:00.38+00:00
S.Sengupta
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Microsoft Surface Device - Reset Failed - Local Install - After March / April 2026 Update with Hotpatch
Dear Experts, We are in the Requirement to "Reset the Device" to the Factory Default with User Action as Self Service. We have Created the Script which helps the Users to Start the Reset, Without any Prompt and use the "Local…
Surface | Surface Laptop | Install and update
879 questions
asked 2026-04-29T15:31:06.19+00:00
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Veera Ragavan
56
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commented 2026-05-04T07:35:07.5433333+00:00
Veera Ragavan
56
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brand new windows surface laptop for business stuck on spinning circle
Windows surface laptop stuck on spinning circle and says preparing then restarts. it is stuck in this loop. I have tried everything to get it to reset. I just need it back to factory. this is a brand-new product as well.
Surface | Surface Laptop | Install and update
879 questions
asked 2026-04-28T21:28:54.19+00:00
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Eric Reed
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answered 2026-04-29T00:47:05.2733333+00:00
S.Sengupta
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Concern Regarding Warranty Compliance and Service Support for Surface Laptop in India
I purchased a Microsoft Surface laptop in September 2025. Within months, it began intermittently requesting a BIOS password that I never set, indicating a potential hardware or firmware defect. During the warranty period, I sought support but was…
Surface | Surface Laptop | Install and update
879 questions
asked 2026-04-19T18:25:50.4933333+00:00
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Sethrichem Sangtam
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answered 2026-04-20T00:51:46.4566667+00:00
S.Sengupta
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Surface laptop for business PIN error
Surface laptop for business…
Surface | Surface Laptop | Install and update
879 questions
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March 10, 2026 update KB5079473 issues
I started this conversation on another thread and am moving it to a new one using the update of KB5079473 in the title. My hope is that it gets more attention from Microsoft who, after a week, believes this isn’t an issue on their side. The March 10,…
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879 questions
asked 2026-03-18T21:18:49.72+00:00
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Jen Crawford
40
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commented 2026-04-10T17:46:32.8133333+00:00
Jen Crawford
40
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Is there a fix for Microsoft software running on a Surface with the snapdragon processor?
it seems incomprehensible that Teams and Outlook fail every time there's a windows update due to WebView 2 errors. These are all MS products. The Surface is a great laptop, but too frequently rendered useless by this persistent failure.
Surface | Surface Laptop | Install and update
879 questions
asked 2025-11-18T10:02:37.6233333+00:00
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Doug Henry
5
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commented 2026-04-04T17:54:39.4266667+00:00
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Remmelt | Zound ICT
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Block specific update
A device update is failing and it is preventing subsequent updates from running. it is a surface laptop trying update an HP usb driver, how do i stop this update from running - i can't seem to get a copy of the windows update show hide utility
Surface | Surface Laptop | Install and update
879 questions
asked 2026-03-26T13:14:08.9133333+00:00
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Mark Acton-Grieves
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answered 2026-03-26T13:59:26.05+00:00
S.Sengupta
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Request for Replacement Under Warranty (Surface Laptop 7th Gen)
Dear Microsoft Support Team, I hope you are doing well. I am contacting you regarding an issue with my current PC. As I have confirmed that it is still within the warranty period, I would like to request a replacement. 【Issue Details】 The device…
Surface | Surface Laptop | Install and update
879 questions
asked 2026-03-24T03:21:48.08+00:00
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コロンブスマン 若杉 紗良
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answered 2026-03-24T08:04:57.3333333+00:00
S.Sengupta
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Installing Examplify but it says " verify that you have sufficient priveleges to install system services"
Can anyone help with this? I am not sure how to fix it. I have tried to run as administrator and it still does not work
Surface | Surface Laptop | Install and update
879 questions
asked 2026-02-24T23:30:17.37+00:00
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Shakara Partinger
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edited an answer 2026-03-22T06:55:21.6933333+00:00
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Thomas4-N
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2026-03 security update (kb5079473) (26200.8037) failed to install on 19 mar 2026 - 0x800f0983 - Surface Laptop 7 (Snapdragon)
Hey Microsoft Support, The Update from the Title is failing to install everytime for the past 2 weeks. I'm on a Surface Laptop 7 with Snapdragon X Plus. I am very frustrated since im using a official Microsoft product and had it in my mind that updates…
Surface | Surface Laptop | Install and update
879 questions
asked 2026-03-21T07:09:01.5533333+00:00
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Can
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answered 2026-03-21T07:09:17.1033333+00:00
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SURFACE RT AND RECOVERY KEY
I purchased a surface RT years ago it’s still working, but I can’t find the password. I don’t have the bit. locker key or recovery key in order to reset it I’ve searched my Microsoft account and the computer is not listed as a purchase which I found…
Surface | Surface Laptop | Install and update
879 questions
asked 2026-02-27T14:53:40.9266667+00:00
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Michael Elem
25
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commented 2026-03-18T12:11:46.73+00:00
Michael Elem
25
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Nikon Studio will not load on my Surface laptop.
Nikon say problem is with Microsoft as Surface uses a different processor architecture which leads to compatibility issues. So question is, How, What is required to fix?ure
Surface | Surface Laptop | Install and update
879 questions
asked 2026-01-05T06:35:02.8166667+00:00
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Laurie Tonkin
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commented 2026-03-14T07:13:58.6166667+00:00
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John Deur
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How to access WinRE on Surface Laptop Studio 2 when not booting.
How to access WinRE on Surface Laptop Studio 2 when not booting. Laptop has lost power during windows update. And it boot s onl to Windows logo, but then stops.
Surface | Surface Laptop | Install and update
879 questions
asked 2026-03-13T15:32:03.2333333+00:00
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Hans-Joachim Dohrmann
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answered 2026-03-14T01:31:10.1033333+00:00
S.Sengupta
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Hyper-V on Microsoft Surface failed to boot
Good afternoon, everyone! I am working with a Surface Laptop 7, which has the new Snap Dragon 64-bit ARM-based processor, and I upgraded to Windows 11 Professional in order to enable Hyper Visor. I have enabled HyperVisor, virtual machines, however,…
Surface | Surface Laptop | Install and update
879 questions
asked 2026-03-04T23:07:44.3366667+00:00
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Safet P
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answered 2026-03-04T23:36:34.46+00:00
S.Sengupta
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