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I have "Next Business Day replacement" Microsoft Complete for Business Plus - 4 year plan. My support case 7108265756, repair order 2047954036 not resolve almost with 3 weeks. Please help me to escalate this to a Tier 2 support manager immediately!
At 12/16/2022 I bough Surface Pro 9 for Business Essential Bundle with pre-instaled Windows 11 Pro and "Microsoft Complete for Business Plus - 4 year" protection plan with the conditions: Accidental Damage from Handling, Next Business Day…
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speak to support agent
i clicked "chat with support agent in your web browser" and it provide the below that Microsoft support agent would call me, not do a chat. A service request is being opened A support agent will call the phone number provided. Callback times…
Surface | Surface Pro | Performance and maintenance
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2026-09-19T19:33:18.84+00:00
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Nat Wienecke
0
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2026-09-20T00:59:02.0033333+00:00
Nat Wienecke
0
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How to fix booting freeze on Surface Pro 9
Please help! As of one week ago, my surface pro nine was completely fine and working just like always as it has for two years. Like always there’s usually a routine update so I let my computer restart and let it update. During the update my screen froze…
Surface | Surface Pro | Performance and maintenance
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2026-08-16T21:45:01.0333333+00:00
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Ben Weyer
0
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2026-09-20T00:06:40.8666667+00:00
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S.Sengupta
32,366
Reputation points MVP
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Surface Pro 12inch slim pen 2 leaving dots on screen after i lift my pen
So, i'm a digital artist and I've been using a slim pen 2 for almost half a decade at this point. It's literally never given me a single problem before. Last november, I upgraded from my surface laptop studio to a surface pro because it's more portable…
Surface | Surface Pro | Performance and maintenance
2,365 questions
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2026-02-12T17:22:17.5+00:00
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Arin Martin
20
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2026-09-18T00:29:46.1666667+00:00
S.Sengupta
32,366
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THIS IS OLD TERRITORY-NEEDLESS UPDATES RESULTING in LOSS OF PRODUCTIVITY
THREE QUESTIONS -- FIRST IS I NEED TO KNOW WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE NEEDLESS UPDATES AND THE SHUTTING DOWN OF MY COMPUTER THAT IS LEFT ON OVERNIGHT TO PREVENT THE LOSS OF 90 HOURS OF ART WORK -SLATED FOR AN EXHIBIT IN PARIS IN OCTOBER. THIS IS OLD…
Surface | Surface Pro | Performance and maintenance
2,365 questions
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2026-09-13T14:58:32.4233333+00:00
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carlos ramos
5
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2026-09-14T09:23:41.66+00:00
S.Sengupta
32,366
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I cannot connect to a multipurpose printer to my Surface Pro on ARM64
I purchased a new MS Surface Pro with Snapdragon Elite processor. After connecting to my Brother Multipurpose printer / scanner I am able to use the printer but not the scanner. I have found no information of a remedy, Nor can I find a printer…
Surface | Surface Pro | Performance and maintenance
2,365 questions
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2025-07-08T01:01:46.64+00:00
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William Johnson
0
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2026-09-13T03:39:07.98+00:00
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escape75
0
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Problems with trade in program
I purchased a new Surface on May 28th, 2026, and used the trade-in program offered by sending a Lenovo laptop for a credit. I received an email confirming that I would receive a credit for the laptop a month later. I have yet to receive the credit. …
Surface | Surface Pro | Performance and maintenance
2,365 questions
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2026-07-25T15:55:22.5133333+00:00
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patricia heessels
10
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2026-09-07T13:39:18.05+00:00
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PY
0
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BSOD no longer works per geek squad
Geek Squad Verified no BSODs working on Surface Pro 8, want to send to MS for repair. under warrenty
Surface | Surface Pro | Performance and maintenance
2,365 questions
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2026-09-07T01:37:58.2633333+00:00
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Bernie Warchuck
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2026-09-07T11:33:43.2+00:00
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Lychee-Ng
28,390
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
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Surface Pro Screen Shattered & Hot Device When charging
Hello! I recently dropped my surface pro on the floor and the screen shattered as well as black spots are appearing all over it. It still works but the black spots are getting bigger and now when I charge it, the device also get very hot. Can this be…
Surface | Surface Pro | Performance and maintenance
2,365 questions
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2026-09-06T22:04:52.01+00:00
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Monica Montalvo
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2026-09-07T11:18:25.4366667+00:00
Lychee-Ng
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how to fix tip of pen
the tip of my pen isn't working, but the back it. what do i do
Surface | Surface Pro | Performance and maintenance
2,365 questions
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2026-09-03T04:17:03.8866667+00:00
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Olive Grimmer
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2026-09-03T13:32:51.5233333+00:00
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Vikki-T
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Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
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Flex Keyboard 13-inch Surface Pro with Slim Pen doesn't connect with computer
My Flex Keyboard 13-inch Surface Pro with Slim Pen doesn't connect with computer and I've been waiting for support online for more than 12h, it's a nightmare. I tried to register my this keyboard in order to request assistance but the option of keyboard…
Surface | Surface Pro | Performance and maintenance
2,365 questions
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How to fix MS Surface over heating and freezing very often?
It has been the 5th time just now that my new MS Surface stopped suddenly and is hung until we need to manually switch off the tablet because it freezes. Every time, the MS Surface is very hot and we suspect that the overheating could be the cause of the…
Surface | Surface Pro | Performance and maintenance
2,365 questions
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2025-11-14T06:58:37.46+00:00
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RAMANATHAN Arunachalam
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2026-09-02T03:37:55.1466667+00:00
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dan paczynski
0
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How to prevent excessive cpu throttling on Surface Pro 7
When my MS Surface Pro 7 was running Windows 10 Pro, I found the workaround for excessive CPU throttling while working on battery by disabling the "Intel Dynamic Tuning Service" (esifsvc). This workaround doesn't seem to work with Windows 11…
Surface | Surface Pro | Performance and maintenance
2,365 questions
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2026-01-02T18:27:05.2466667+00:00
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Ben Carlson
120
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commented
2026-08-31T06:29:58.1533333+00:00
Lychee-Ng
28,390
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
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My device ran into a problem and couldn’t be repaired. Click or press Enter to see other recovery options.
How do I fix my home surface pro with this on my screen
Surface | Surface Pro | Performance and maintenance
2,365 questions
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2026-08-26T12:58:47.3466667+00:00
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Patrick Smallze
0
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2026-08-28T07:48:57.6+00:00
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Clary-N
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Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
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My pen stops working as soon as I tap my screen
I've been using this ASUS stylus pen for my Microsoft Surface for a while, but ever since 2 months ago, whenever I try to draw on a program and I even so much as tap my pen, it doesn't register. Immediately when it hits my screen it shuts off…
Surface | Surface Pro | Performance and maintenance
2,365 questions
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2026-08-26T02:21:17.7833333+00:00
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Amerie Alvis
0
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2026-08-27T06:40:24.5166667+00:00
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Hendrix-V
19,035
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
Need to book repair/return for Keyboard - Surface Pro
Need your assistance to provide replacement for an out of warranty Keyboard for Surface Pro
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2,365 questions
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2026-08-26T23:16:26.7+00:00
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Techbay Manukau Computers
0
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answered
2026-08-27T00:17:16.4833333+00:00
S.Sengupta
32,366
Reputation points MVP
Volunteer Moderator
2 answers
Microsoft Surface Pro 8: Serial Hub Driver Code 10 Even After Re-Imaging the Device
Following a recent update, I started getting a Code 10 on the Serial Hub driver on my Surface Pro 8. Current symptoms (beyond the error code) Keyboard cover works in BIOS but not in Windows No battery information on the task bar, and computer will…
Surface | Surface Pro | Performance and maintenance
2,365 questions
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2026-03-07T14:34:50.9433333+00:00
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Paul Mullen
10
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answered
2026-08-26T18:29:06.89+00:00
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Luca Fracassa
5
Reputation points
3 answers
I m hvin trouble with m kebord. mn Kes re not resondin s ou cn see
I have microsoft surface 7 nd s ou cn see, i m having trouble with keys not responding I tried ll the dinostics nd nothin hs worked;
Surface | Surface Pro | Performance and maintenance
2,365 questions
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2026-08-25T00:21:38.4266667+00:00
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Jonathan Howard
0
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answered
2026-08-25T01:41:37.9333333+00:00
S.Sengupta
32,366
Reputation points MVP
Volunteer Moderator
2 answers
Surface Pro 9 keyboard not working
I have got Surface Pro 9. My detachable is not getting recognized. Iam not able to use the keyboard at all
Surface | Surface Pro | Performance and maintenance
2,365 questions
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2026-08-19T03:52:11.4066667+00:00
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Ravishankar
0
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commented
2026-08-20T13:42:21.06+00:00
Vikki-T
10,375
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
A Process Circle Appears Near the Cursor When Using an External Keyboard on Surface Pro 11
A Process Circle Appears Near the Cursor When Using an External Keyboard on Surface Pro 11. If I disconnect the keyboard the mouse cursor works normally. Why is it happening give me solution to resolve it.
Surface | Surface Pro | Performance and maintenance
2,365 questions
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2026-08-18T05:20:57.3833333+00:00
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Arun Kumar (IT)
0
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commented
2026-08-19T13:24:14.5966667+00:00
Vikki-T
10,375
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator