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Surface Pro will not allow connection to printer

My Surface Pro will not allow me to add my printer

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asked 2026-10-08T18:36:08.35+00:00
Helen Boycourt 0 Reputation points
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Windows 8 Surface won't boot up.

It gets stuck on a black screen with a wheel of spinning dots on the bottom. I tried force-rebooting several times until the troubleshooting option showed. I clicked on Troubleshoot, then advanced options, then startup repair. It troubleshot on its…

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asked 2026-10-06T07:50:49.08+00:00
William Cramer 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-08T08:35:01.7466667+00:00
Clary-N 16,745 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Is there a formal complaints scheme or regulatory body which hears complaints against Microsoft

I bought a Surface 7 in Feb costing £1549 expecting it to be top line and fast. From inception it has shown many errors and problems. Unfortunately, I did not get around to following these up with MSFT until 6 months or so had passed, because I was…

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asked 2026-10-06T09:14:01.11+00:00
amanda chumas 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-10-06T09:38:02.86+00:00
Gérard Oomens 132.8K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Microsoft returned my surface pro via UPS which destroyed the device

Sent in my surface pro for a warranty repair. Microsoft shipped it back via UPS which apparently completely destroyed the device during shipping and just threw it away. I've tried contacting microsoft but their entire customer support team seems to be a…

Surface | Other
asked 2026-10-01T12:37:24.8066667+00:00
Benjamin Adams 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-02T02:28:48.95+00:00
S.Sengupta 32,666 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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No Shipping Label

I have received an email from Microsoft with a service order number for a return but the View and print your shipping label doesn't take me to anywhere I can view and print a shipping label. It takes me back to My Devices on Microsoft page.

Surface | Other
asked 2026-09-29T07:48:48.8866667+00:00
Family Blackmore 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-01T12:32:56.53+00:00
Vikki-T 11,870 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Surface 3 randomly restarts

My surface randomly restarts, although I cannot pinpoint a particular situation when this occurs. Sometimes it restarts when sleeping, other times when I'm on a website and sometimes when working on files. I am usually plugged in so don't think it's…

Surface | Other
asked 2026-09-26T04:49:13.73+00:00
Dale Hannaford 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-29T11:15:00.6833333+00:00
Vikki-T 11,870 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Unable to login into surface rt even after resetting microsoft account password.

I forgot the last password I used on my surface rt so I reset my Microsoft account password but it still does not let me login.

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asked 2026-09-19T15:09:10.3566667+00:00
Kevin Hutto 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-23T10:14:24.7566667+00:00
Carl-L 23,100 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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when was surafce with serial number 020710481953 purchased

when was surface with serial number 020710481953 purchased

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asked 2026-09-22T21:28:13.6133333+00:00
Reches, Zeev 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-23T00:00:01.8766667+00:00
S.Sengupta 32,666 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

What Windows 11 OS license is needed to upgrade Surface Hub 3 to full Windows OS?

Hello. According to this documentation and the Microsoft Surface Hub 3 tech specs, this device can be configured/converted from Windows 11 IoT Enterprise with the Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows experience to Windows 11 Pro/Enterprise. My CSP price…

Surface | Other
asked 2026-09-14T12:55:22.1966667+00:00
Sam Snead 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-21T13:41:55.19+00:00
Sam Snead 20 Reputation points
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how do i speak to a person in support?

I made a mistake and need help. I have two Surface Pro's. My surface pro that I bought from Microsoft a few months ago, serial number BK36GJQ25283Q6, bricked and I sent it in for service.  When it bricked I bought a brand new surface pro at Best Buy,…

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asked 2026-09-19T19:26:59.2066667+00:00
Nat Wienecke 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-19T19:31:45.0066667+00:00
Nat Wienecke 0 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Surface repair status

I sent my brand new Surface Pro back for repair. Tracking info from UPS says it arrived 6 days ago, but it still hasn't been scanned by Microsoft to indicate it was received. Is this normal? It's impossible to get anyone on the phone or a chat to…

Surface | Other
asked 2026-08-16T13:57:06.5+00:00
Iva Zovkic 25 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-18T01:57:44.8866667+00:00
Clary-N 16,745 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Surface Warranty

If I buy a used Surface product and the seller had previously bought an extended warranty. Does the warranty move with the item to me?

Surface | Other
asked 2026-09-16T20:38:25.49+00:00
Tim Gosling 40 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-17T00:35:00.5+00:00
S.Sengupta 32,666 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Help to send it back

I would like to send it back it has not been open Please send me the paper work to send it back Karen Nussbaum

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asked 2026-09-15T19:06:06.7333333+00:00
Karen Nussbaum 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-16T00:01:07.3+00:00
S.Sengupta 32,666 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Surface pro 11 warranty and repair

I sent my nearly new surface pro 11 for a repair last month and my status on the order has been unchanged since delivery on 08/15. I have no idea where the device is or the actual status of the repair and I have been unable to speak to anyone. Does…

Surface | Other
asked 2026-09-11T14:18:11.2833333+00:00
Patrick Adamson 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-09-11T20:10:55.29+00:00
Haytham-C 5,630 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Reimbursement for the warranty service shipping

Just sent my Surface Laptop 7 for a warranty service. Only a shipping label was sent to me via email. The UPS store clerk told me that I need to pay $21.99 for a bubble wrap and the shipping box, which was instructed by MS. How can I get reimbursed for…

Surface | Other
asked 2026-08-08T04:56:13.11+00:00
Moon 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-09-09T00:48:13.61+00:00
Clary-N 16,745 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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"Intel(R) Precise Touch Device" missing

I have a surface go 3, with windows 11 with all the latest updates. Lately the touch screen is behaving oddly. I tried troubleshooting, but had to stop when i could not find the "Intel(R) Precise Touch Device" that they ask about in the manual.…

Surface | Other
asked 2026-09-07T15:03:47.1966667+00:00
Fraukje Hackworth 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-08T00:20:38.07+00:00
S.Sengupta 32,666 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Kindle access issues

I recently bought a Windows 11 Surface Pro after receiving a message that it would no longer support the Kindle app as of June 30, 2026. I'm working on my master's and use it for my texts. Now I cannot access Kindle from my new Surface Pro. I checked for…

Surface | Other
asked 2026-07-03T18:19:10.3533333+00:00
KAM 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-04T20:31:23.92+00:00
Ken Williams 0 Reputation points
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Microsoft lost my Surface Pro

I bought a brand new surface pro and as soon as I did an update, it wouldn't turn back on. I followed Microsoft's instructions to send it back and UPS confirmed it was delivered the next day (Aug 11), but the service portal said it never arrived. Since…

Surface | Other
asked 2026-09-02T21:11:02.6+00:00
Iva Zovkic 25 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-03T16:22:11.71+00:00
Jovanka Houska 0 Reputation points
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Live Agent: Getting support via the live agent is total nightmare. The costact number lands to AI whihc is not helpful

I need to claim the repair for my surface device. It has accidential damage. Device is under extended warranty but unable to get help. The pre-sales person is also not able to help. Very disappointed with the service.

Surface | Other
asked 2026-09-01T08:12:48.9066667+00:00
Narayan Kumar Gupta 1 Reputation point
answered 2026-09-01T16:12:54.8933333+00:00
Lucus-V 13,735 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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could you please provide MSDS and UN38.3 report for surface pro model:1866?

we need to import several surface pro (model:1866) from Taiwan, we need to provide MSDS and UN38.3 report to China Customs. Could you kindly provide those reports? thank you.

Surface | Other
asked 2026-08-31T06:39:14.0166667+00:00
Maxine Cui 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-08-31T11:12:07.99+00:00
Lychee-Ng 28,995 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator