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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…

Surface | Surface Pro | Performance and maintenance
asked 2026-09-20T15:49:08.8966667+00:00
Vlad Kon 0 Reputation points
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Keyboard Return

Hi Microsoft Team. I just purchased a keyboard from the online Microsoft Store, the keyboard I received is the wrong item (wrong size). When I check my Order history there is no ‘Request a return’ option for this order. I am within the allowed return…

Surface | Accessories | Surface Type Cover
asked 2026-09-20T00:24:22.22+00:00
Mike Song 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-09-20T14:09:51.3066667+00:00
S.Sengupta 32,366 Reputation points MVP Volunteer 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
answered 2026-09-20T11:33:54.48+00:00
Thomas4-N 21,930 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Bitlocker on surface pro 3

Every time I turn on my computer the Bitlocker Screen turns back on and i need to enter to code to access my surface pro 3

Surface | Surface Pro | Safety and security
asked 2026-09-19T12:12:04.12+00:00
Erica Cutrone 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-20T11:29:33.52+00:00
Thomas4-N 21,930 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 2026-09-20T08:36:39.9366667+00:00
Adri van Mourik 5 Reputation points
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trying to play a game

I installed Sea of Thieves on my Windows Surface Pro, and after installing and running the game, it tries to load but keeps crashing and says that the video driver has failed. When I go to the troubleshooting page, I get nowhere because it won't load the…

Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
asked 2026-09-20T00:50:21.8066667+00:00
kan k 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-20T07:24:27.1966667+00:00
Hendrix-V 19,035 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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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
asked 2026-09-19T19:33:18.84+00:00
Nat Wienecke 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-09-20T00:59:02.0033333+00:00
Nat Wienecke 0 Reputation points
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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
asked 2026-08-16T21:45:01.0333333+00:00
Ben Weyer 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-20T00:06:40.8666667+00:00
S.Sengupta 32,366 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Keyboard not charging pen

I have a Microsoft Surface Pro 11th edition. It has a detachable keyboard. The Slim Line pen stopped working because it is no longer being charged or recognized in the charging cradle in the keyboard. Originally, I thought the issues was the pen but I…

Surface | Accessories | Surface mice and keyboards
asked 2026-09-19T19:40:23.56+00:00
Michael Hoffman 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-19T22:51:17.1333333+00:00
Alexandr S 106.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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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,…

Surface | Other
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
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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.

Surface | Other
asked 2026-09-19T15:09:10.3566667+00:00
Kevin Hutto 0 Reputation points
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fraud on surface pro represind Apple Store

Try to open up the App Store and then that once I got into the App Store, it put a large screen on the credit card information and to be entered my name address. All the things are code for the credit card and then a note at the bottom saying there may…

Surface | Surface Pro | Safety and security
asked 2026-09-17T18:24:26.94+00:00
stephen karas 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-19T08:33:28.4766667+00:00
Clary-N 16,020 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Surface Laptop 4 turns on for 1–2 seconds, screen flashes, no fan, then immediately shuts off

My Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 suddenly stopped working after I left it charging overnight. When I press the power button, the screen turns on for around 1–2 seconds and then immediately turns off. There is no fan movement at all. I also hear a small…

Surface | Surface Laptop | Power and battery
asked 2026-09-18T14:14:41.03+00:00
Younus Rizwan 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-19T00:13:18.9433333+00:00
Clary-N 16,020 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer

Surface Pro X Phantom Touches

I have a Surface Pro X (arm-based) and I have been experiencing phantom touches on the top right corner of my screen. If I flip to vertical, the phantom touch follows to right corner of whatever orientation I have it in. During this issue, whatever mouse…

Surface | Surface Pro | Display and screen
asked 2026-09-17T05:46:15.2666667+00:00
Jacie Fisk 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-18T12:50:40.5233333+00:00
Vikki-T 10,375 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Surface Pro 6 is showing “Couldn't find a bootable operating system

Dear Microsoft Support Team, I am facing a boot issue with a Microsoft Surface Pro 6. The device is showing the following error: “Couldn't find a bootable operating system.” I have performed some non-destructive checks: Windows Boot Manager and…

Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
asked 2026-09-10T18:32:25.27+00:00
Shivam Prajapati 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-09-18T10:22:27.1166667+00:00
Alexandra T 0 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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iPad to Surface Pro docking station

Is it possible to connect an iPad to a monitor using a Surface Pro docking station?

Surface | Surface Pro | Display and screen
asked 2026-09-18T01:44:51.29+00:00
Matthew Schoffman 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-18T06:15:05.6133333+00:00
Clary-N 16,020 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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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 16,020 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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New MS surface pro 12th edition BT capable keyboard will not work in non-BT mode. Please help.

I have tried all of the MS recommended steps to get my detachable keyboard for surface pro 12th edition (13in) to work in non-BT mode. Please advise.

Surface | Accessories | Surface Type Cover
asked 2026-09-17T17:39:08.7166667+00:00
Eric 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-18T00:38:38.5633333+00:00
S.Sengupta 32,366 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
2 answers

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
asked 2026-02-12T17:22:17.5+00:00
Arin Martin 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-18T00:29:46.1666667+00:00
S.Sengupta 32,366 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Unable to get support for my brand new surface laptop keyboard!

I bought a brandnew surface for my job last year and used it for about 3 months before the company started provisioning company laptops for us. I began using the device again recently and the keyboard hardware failed. The device had been used less than…

Surface | Surface Laptop | Performance and maintenance
asked 2026-09-17T21:12:06.34+00:00
Julia 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-18T00:20:48.0333333+00:00
S.Sengupta 32,366 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator