903 questions with Surface | Surface Laptop | Install and update tags

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I cant download a printer.

Gone through HP (Printer) and all is OK with that. Information I get back is (drivers unavailable) when trying to download the printer.

Surface | Surface Laptop | Install and update
asked 2026-10-05T04:35:03.3033333+00:00
Glynis Blacker 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-09T13:39:44.63+00:00
Carl-L 23,105 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

the keyboard on surface has stopped working

I think it happened after I updated my version of windows 11. I have tried all the simple updates you find online. Help please

Surface | Surface Laptop | Install and update
asked 2025-09-14T16:52:44.4966667+00:00
Stuart N 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-09T12:29:59.2466667+00:00
David Bryant 0 Reputation points
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Phase 1 Initialization failed

Microsoft - Surface Laptop 6 - straight out of the box. Receiving a blue screen with stop code: Phase1 Initialization failed. I've turned off, unplugged, plugged back in and still receiving same code.

Surface | Surface Laptop | Install and update
asked 2026-10-07T16:11:09.7233333+00:00
SF 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-08T00:06:35.5066667+00:00
S.Sengupta 32,666 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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OS on my surface 3

how to upgrade my OS on my surface laptop. I can not get another upgrade with out the OS being upgraded first.

Surface | Surface Laptop | Install and update
asked 2026-10-07T07:37:12.1666667+00:00
steven divine 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-07T07:37:24.81+00:00

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Surface returned from Microsoft warranty repair with wrong Windows edition and missing power adapter

Surface returned from Microsoft warranty repair with wrong Windows edition and missing power adapter

Surface | Surface Laptop | Install and update
asked 2026-10-01T23:38:53.2866667+00:00
RODRIGO CRUZ 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-02T02:03:04.08+00:00
S.Sengupta 32,666 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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DefaultUser0 on Setup

I have noticed this SAME CONCERN AND PROBLEM in the forums since 2020!!! I just purchased a new Surface Snapdragon Laptop and now I cannot get past the "Login with your Work or School" screen. I am NOT a work or school person! It's a HOME…

Surface | Surface Laptop | Install and update
asked 2026-09-29T15:28:14.0933333+00:00
PicklrGal 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-30T00:27:45.5966667+00:00
S.Sengupta 32,666 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Impossible to sign into Microsoft account on new Suface Laptop

I have a MS account on my desktop. I've tried logging in to this on my new laptop but the password option is no longer available. It asks for a Passkey (which I don't have). When I've clicked the use alternative way to log in it goes back to the passkey…

Surface | Surface Laptop | Install and update
asked 2026-09-23T15:17:21.15+00:00
Geoff Bishop 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-26T13:33:57.0333333+00:00
Carl-L 23,105 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Microsoft Shortcut Fail

Microsoft Shortcut Fail I accessed Microsoft Word, but then my Surface 3 Model 1645 said that it couldn't find it on my Drive. Not knowing, it asked me to delete the shortcut, and I pressed yes. But now I can't access. What must I do?

Surface | Surface Laptop | Install and update
asked 2026-09-19T13:47:38.7566667+00:00
Milano Cantante 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-23T09:46:03.6633333+00:00
Thomas4-N 22,390 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Surface_Laptop_Go_3_2013 won't update to 11 Pro

Despite reading all the related articles, my laptop will not update to 11 Pro. Activation state is Active. The 'Change Product Key' button does nothing. Upgrade in the MS Store and select I have my own key, just sends me back to the Activation page. …

Surface | Surface Laptop | Install and update
asked 2026-08-17T19:08:46.52+00:00
Leo Jones 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-23T08:28:24.2633333+00:00
Clary-N 16,745 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Fixing printerdriver brother for ARM processor

Is someone working on this issue? Mijn mooie nieuwe surface laptop kan niet werken meet heel veel printers en scanners. wordt hieraan door inemand gewerkt?

Surface | Surface Laptop | Install and update
asked 2026-09-19T10:11:05.2966667+00:00
Adri van Mourik 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-23T05:37:14.0733333+00:00
Hendrix-V 19,835 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Surface Laptop 7 ARM64 – KB5121003 breaks Teams and New Outlook; similar issue previously occurred with KB5094126

Hello everyone, I am looking for input from Microsoft or other administrators who may be seeing similar behavior on ARM-based Surface devices. We have a Microsoft Surface Laptop, 7th Edition with a Snapdragon/ARM64 processor assigned to our company's…

Surface | Surface Laptop | Install and update
asked 2026-08-17T17:13:51.0466667+00:00
Brian Stringfellow 11 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-17T12:35:20.72+00:00
David Anderson 0 Reputation points
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unable to install adobe acrobat on new surface laptop

I am having the same issue as many other users in installing Adobe Acrobat Pro on a new Surface laptop running snapdragon. Download gets to 44% and then fails.

Surface | Surface Laptop | Install and update
asked 2026-09-15T22:32:45.5733333+00:00
Rob Sexton 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-16T00:06:06.2633333+00:00
S.Sengupta 32,666 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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my 2025 Surface Laptop for Business has a hard disk failure

Purchase (2) Surface Laptop for Business 6 on Aug 6, 2025, one of the computers will not turn on it cant find the disk drive. What is the warranty for this?

Surface | Surface Laptop | Install and update
asked 2026-09-11T15:40:11.24+00:00
Carla Campbell 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-12T01:07:28.8033333+00:00
S.Sengupta 32,666 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Compatibility Inquiry Regarding Surface Pro 12 (Snapdragon ARM64) for Enterprise Deployment

Dear Microsoft Support Team, We are currently evaluating the Surface Pro 12 (Snapdragon ARM64 platform) for deployment within our organization and would appreciate your guidance regarding enterprise compatibility. Our environment includes the following…

Surface | Surface Laptop | Install and update
asked 2026-06-14T05:24:59.61+00:00
Shusoma Haque Shamma 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-11T11:26:35.7433333+00:00
S.Sengupta 32,666 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Purchased refurbished surface 4 and 5. Need keys for windows pro 11, for future updates

I'm inquiring about the windows pro 11 25h2 update.Edition Windows 11 ProVersion 25H2 Installed on ‎1/‎16/‎2026 OS build 26200.9278 Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.26100.360.0 This for the surface 4 laptop.

Surface | Surface Laptop | Install and update
asked 2026-08-28T00:31:08.4+00:00
Christal 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-09T09:37:27.91+00:00
Vikki-T 11,885 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Need to update the drivers for my Surface's touchpad

How do I update the drivers for my Surface's keyboard and touchpad?

Surface | Surface Laptop | Install and update
asked 2026-09-04T23:43:58.02+00:00
John Bartol 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-05T00:52:05.07+00:00
S.Sengupta 32,666 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
1 answer

My surface 7 has an issue with the repair

I have an issue with my surface 7 repair and there doesnt no way to contact a person to resolve,any ideas?

Surface | Surface Laptop | Install and update
asked 2026-09-02T17:41:20.4166667+00:00
Richard Gould 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-02T18:40:46.67+00:00
Richard Gould 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Troubleshooting MS Office 2024 Pro.

!I have purchased an MS Office 2024 Pro for 3 computers. I've got the new Surface 4 laptop and I'm trying to install MS Office 2024 Pro on this one. However, I'm getting messages to come back later. Can you help? .

Surface | Surface Laptop | Install and update
asked 2026-08-24T03:16:07.7166667+00:00
Milos Radevic 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-24T03:47:41.6033333+00:00
EmilyS_726 30,455 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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drm ebooks on surface pro

Does any know how to read DRM ebooks when offline on a Surface Pro 13th edition with Snapdragon? I used to use Windows Kindle app but it doesn't appear to be supported by the the ARM processor. and now my I can't read during my lunch hour because I…

Surface | Surface Laptop | Install and update
asked 2026-08-13T07:19:48.9966667+00:00
Longwayhomehq 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-14T04:25:41.8+00:00
Longwayhomehq 0 Reputation points
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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
asked 2025-12-22T16:52:15.1466667+00:00
Tariku Mersiehazen 15 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-13T07:23:49.21+00:00
office of the president 5 Reputation points