Questions tagged [microsoft-surface]
Microsoft Surface is a series of Windows tablet computers by Microsoft. For the table-sized interactive touch device, see the [microsoft-pixelsense] tag.
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Can (or how) can a real keyboard, mouse and monitor be connected to the Microsoft Surface Go?
From the one review I have read so far, the Microsoft Surface Go does not have a video port and only has one "odd shaped" USB port.
Hence is it possible to set it up as a “real” computer with a ...
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How do I enable VT-X on a Surface Book 2? WIN 10, i7-8650U
The processor is an Intel i7-8650U, it supports vt-x.
You can boot into the "BIOS" by shutting down and then booting while pressing the volume up button; stop pressing once the Windows logo appears. ...
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Automated program install (and launch) on Surface pro from Linux
I'm currently facing with a task on remotely deploying an UWP (Universal Windows Platform) application on Microsoft Surface pro tablets.
In short I'm developing a robot which communicates with ...
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Microsoft Surfacebook use USB as display port
I own a Microsoft Surfacebook 1, and my USB 3.0 is not registered my external monitor. My miniDisplayPort is already hooked up to another monitor, and I would like to avoid paying $100 for a display ...
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Is there a way to restore pen functionality in Windows 10?
Not too long ago, Windows changed how the pen functions in web browsers, Windows Explorer, and many other apps, forcing a screen drag with a basic tap (like a hand tool), rather than selecting text. ...
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Remapping A Virtual On-Screen Keyboard (OSK)?
I used TweakKey to remap a key on my Surface Book 2. I found that the change worked on the physical keyboard, but not on the OSK. Is there a way to re-map the OSK?
I know how to do so with AutoHotKey,...
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Cannot Lock, Shutdown, Or Reboot Windows 10
I have no idea how to reproduce this but this has happened several times over the last few weeks and now twice today.
ctrl+alt+delete does nothing
Start Menu -> Power -> Shutdown does
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Surface Keyboard Shortcuts in Tablet Mode?
From what I've seen of the Surface Book 2's On-Screen Keyboard in Tablet Mode, many Keyboard Shortcuts wouldn't be possible (e.g. CTRL + Shift + Tab). Are there any good work-arounds to this ...
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Windows 10 automatically unmounts virtual drive on MS Surface
I'm using dokan to create a user mode file system and mount this to a NTFS volume mount point. On Surface Books I noticed, that this file system frequently gets unmounted when the display is put to ...
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How can I connect my Surface Book 2 to two external monitors?
I have a Surface Book 2 (Windows 10) which I want to connect to two external monitors.
In total, I wish to have three screens: 1 x Surface Book screen and 2 x external screens.
I have extended the ...
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Do Always Connected PCs with ARM processors (e.g. HP Envy x2) allow to run non-Windows-Store executables compiled for ARM?
FFMPEG and Audacity, which were compiled for jailbroken Windows RT before, are relatively CPU-intensive, so I'd assume they'd drain the battery less if compiled for ARM on one of the upcoming Windows ...
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How do I write a kanji with the pen on the Surface Pro 4?
In a previous Windows 10 version I could select to handwrite English words or Japanese kanji from the on-screen keyboard after tapping the keyboard icon in the right-hand corner. That option appears ...
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Alt codes on Surface Book 2
I have a new Surface Book 2 and couldn't find how to enter alt+numpad codes for special characters on the hardware keyboard that comes with it. Is it possible to activate the numpad on the surface ...
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Changing the Resolution of a Remote Desktop Session: Windows Surface 4
When connecting to a remote desktop session, how can the user change the resolution of the session?
The Windows Surface 4 has a native resolution of 2736 x 1824 on a 12.3" screen, so it is difficult ...
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Restore Surface Pro 4
What button combination do I use to force a clean Windows install on a Surface Pro 4?
I’m holding volume up and power for 15 seconds and get a screen that reads Surface UEFI at the top. There are a ...
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Surface Pro 4 : Secure Boot ERROR
I got a big problem with Surface Pro 4 Secure Boot.
I disabled the Secure Boot in order to boot to the Ubuntu live USB drive and install Ubuntu in the hard drive. If I didn't disable Secure Boot, it ...
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Can I flash an English recovery image onto a Japanese Surface Pro 3
I have a Japanese Surface Pro 3 that I would like to convert to a 100% English version of Windows.
I have followed other guides and have "converted" the existing Japanese Windows installation to be ...
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Strange window appears when battery is low
When my battery got below 10% today, suddenly this window appeared at the right bottom of the screen:
The window does not react to any user input. It can't be removed or put to the background. I don'...
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How to keep dual screens during screensaver on Windows Surface
I've just set up a second external monitor on my work Surface. I don't use the built-in screen so I fold the keyboard up against the Surface ("close the lid").
Now, every time the ...
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Microsoft Surface Pro 4 UEFI Firmware driver installs but firmware does not update
Microsoft Surface Pro 4 UEFI Firmware driver installs but firmware does not update
The OS is Windows 10 Version 1607
Current version - Surface UEFI firmware: 106.1624.768.0
Attempted update - Surface ...
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2 fingers to zoom screen doesn't work anymore after fall update on surface book
On my Surface book if I try to zoom screen using 2 fingers it doesn't work anymore.
It worked before, I suppose it stopped after fall update.
Is it known issue?
How to fix it?
UPDATE: Windows is ...
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Command to detach Surface Book screen
My surface book keyboard is dying :(
Keys 1,2,3,4, z,x,c,v and Enter enter multiple characters (e.g. 1 => 123) and the hard detach screen key is not working.
I have cleaned the contacts, rebooted ...
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How do I connect a bluetooth mouse with a Surface Pro 4
I have a Logitech Bluetooth mouse, it comes with a USB plug that goes into the USB slot. The problem is that the Surface Pro only has 1 USB port. Can the Surface Pro connect to the Logitech mouse with ...
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Having profiles for minimum services on windows
My Problem: On windows surface, there are number of programs/services that run all the time, causing battery drainage ( I assume ).. I was wondering if there is program tool that can shut done all the ...
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Windows 10 Home with BitLocker encryption - OK to allow updates
I recently began using the Bitlocker encryption that comes with my Windows 10 Home.
I would like to try to allow the Redstone/Creator's update + a list of security updates that I postponed, but I ...
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How can I know if there is a connection between my Surface and Typecover?
My Typecover is not working with my Surface Pro (Both "4" versions)
How can I know if there is a physical connection, and what the problem is?
What is usually the problem on the Surface side when ...
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How to turn bitlocker off on Surface Book
After a fresh new OS install on my surface book, I noticed the following symbol on my hard drive in the explorer:
I then went to check on BitLocker in the control panel, and this is what it shows me: ...
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Windows Battery Report shows use before purchasing
I bought Microsoft Surface Book 512GB i7 16GB with original packaging but not from the store directly. The previous owner claimed its brand new and looks like one.
I generated Battery Report using : ...
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How can I enable "Miracast over Infrastructure" for non-Surface Hub Windows 10 PCs?
I was very excited to discover an article explaining how I can now use Miracast over a Windows LAN. The technology is called Miracast over Infrastructure. For those unaware, Miracast is the protocol ...
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How do I create a second mouse cursor on Surface 3 (not pro)
I would like one cursor for my touch pad / external mouse, and a second one for the touch screen, both operating independently of one another.
I use both simultaneously quite often and am irritated ...
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unusual networking issue - device online but not pingable
So, here's a curious situation. Forgive me if it's obvious and perhaps I'm just missing it.
I have a client device (Surface Pro 4) which as far as I can tell is online. The user can browse the web, ...
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Is it possible to use SurfaceBook as a monitor?
I got a desktop computer and a SurfaceBook(with performance base), but don't have an extra monitor(even if I have, it'll be difficult for me to find a place to place it...), so I want to use the SB as ...
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A USB hub will not function when it's connected more than 5 hubs away from the root port
I am trying to utilize my monitor's ability to switch video input and USB source (much like a KVM switch) with a USB hub. Previously I had all of the devices plugged directly into USB ports on the ...
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After sleeping DisplayPort loses sound on Surface Book
I have sound coming through my connected monitor to my Surface Book via the Display Port. After a restart all is good. But if my computer sleeps for too long (lower power state) and resumes, monitor ...
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Touchpad Smooth Scrolling Obliterated In Windows 10 Creators Update
I love the Creators Update to an extent-- it has a good amount of features that are applicable for me on my Surface Pro 4. However, trackpad scrolling has just been completely obliterated. It's really ...
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Where to get Microsoft Drivers?
I'm consulting this community because Google searching, and MS physical service center as well as online support have failed me.
My surface pro 3 keyboard stopped working, and I took it to the ...
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USB port on my Surface 3 died. Is it possible to boot a Surface 3 from the MicroSD card to reinstall the OS?
Due to an electrical surge from a stuck wireless mouse USB adapter, the sole USB port on my Surface 3 shorted out and died a few weeks ago.
This Surface 3 is the "LTE" version from Verizon, not a ...
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Two VGA monitors off a single Mini DisplayPort
I have a surface tablet with dock. It has a single mini DisplayPort. I want to connect two VGA monitors.
I have heard that using a VGA splitter will work (sort of), but will result in the two screens ...
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Windows "Settings" ("Managed By Windows") insane power usage
I just rebooted Windows, and it suggested I look at how much battery I was using on the Surface Book, telling me that "running too many applications will reduce your battery life".
So it popped me ...
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running google chrome super slow on surface book
i bought a new surface book and running google chrome, is very laggy and freezes very regularly, e.g. switching from one tab to another takes 3 seconds. While running Microsoft Edge seems to be very ...
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Windows performance index of Surface Book [closed]
I recently bought a new Surface Book, and I would like to carry out a test to make sure my new laptop meets the standard. The specifications are:
6th Gen Intel Core i5-6300U, 2.4GHz, 128MB Intel HD ...
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Microsoft SurfaceBook doesn't want to connect to external Monitor
** UPDATE MARCH 1ST **
I might have find the solution to my issues.
I have found on Reddit some people that had the same problem as me. apparently, you need an Active Cable & an active adapter ...
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Some Applications' Fonts are too Small
I recently started using a Surface Book (This doesn't appear to be happening on my Win10 desktop). An application had text so small it was impossible to read, even when outputting to a large display:
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Determine why Windows Hello is unavailable on a Surface Book
My group has several Surface Books. We bought some of them a little under a year ago and we just bought a second round last month.
The first group are all set up to use Windows Hello w/ Facial ...
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Cannot pair Arc Touch mouse; too many unknown devices
A user wanted a wireless mouse for his Surface tablet. I grabbed a brand new and tested it by paring it with a brand new Surface tablet in the office and did not unpair it.
When I went to the user to ...
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Surface 3 boot from USB
I'm trying to boot my surface 3 from a USB in order to install Xubuntu.
I have already held down Volume up + Power while booting in order to disable Secure Boot Control. I think went to Configure ...
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Can I install a Surface Pro 4 from a Windows 10 image on USB?
My surface pro 10 from MS needs to be "reinstalled/reset/formatted"
However, I don't have a large enough USB drive to download MS recovery stuff (needs to be 16GB). I do have a USB drive with Windows ...
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Surface 3 stuck on boot screen mid Windows 10 Upgrade
Today I tried upgrading a Surface 3 to Windows 10 from Windows 8.1 using the windows upgrade app. After several hours it prompted to use an external drive (USB drive) to provide extra space for the ...
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How do I select which folders I want to sync on OneDrive on Windows RT?
I've got an old Surface RT that I just restored to factory settings. It's trying to set up OneDrive automatically, but I've got 900 MB of music in the cloud that I don't want to download onto this ...
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Pen & Windows Ink, how does the handedness setting affect pen input?
In Windows 10 Settings, there is a section for "Pen & Windows Ink".
One of these settings asks you to select the hand that you write with.
What exactly does this setting do? I searched ...