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keyboard issue after update

After updating to Windows 11 25H2, my laptop keyboard sometimes stops responding or types incorrect characters. I already tried reinstalling the keyboard driver via Device Manager and updated the BIOS, but the issue persists. What is the best way to fix…

Surface | Accessories | Surface mice and keyboards
asked 2026-01-16T09:35:26.8933333+00:00
bettylylyb 25 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-19T08:46:19.74+00:00
Gunny 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Cursor disappears after Surface Pro 9 goes to sleep

After my Surface Pro 9 goes to sleep, the cursor disappears when the computer reawakes. It only reappears after a restart.

Surface | Surface Pro | Performance and maintenance
asked 2026-06-16T18:14:34.32+00:00
John Enerson 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-19T07:39:44.0366667+00:00
Clary-N 12,045 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

Umik-1 microphone not detected by Windows 11 when connected to USB C port.

I am trying to connect a Umik 1 microphone to the USB C port of my Windows 11 laptop. But Windows does not recognise the microphone. How do I solve this?

Surface | Surface Pro | Sound and camera
asked 2026-06-18T15:48:53.3066667+00:00
Mahesh Krishnaswamy 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-19T04:19:41.7366667+00:00
S.Sengupta 30,906 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
2 answers

my physical keyboard on surface pro 7 doesn't work

before that, it still connected. now i can't use it anymore

Surface | Accessories | Surface Type Cover
asked 2026-06-18T16:04:00.9766667+00:00
Tất Đức 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-19T00:32:04.1766667+00:00
Clary-N 12,045 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
4 answers

My Microsoft surface screen is coming off

My Microsoft surface screen is popping out I need help

Surface | Other
asked 2025-06-02T23:09:48.64+00:00
Samie Martinez 5 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-18T18:27:52.35+00:00
Mary Iffrig 0 Reputation points
2 answers

surface slim pen is paired but doesn't work.

Surface slim pen, fully charged, recognized in bluetooth, but not working in any app.

Surface | Accessories | Surface Pen
asked 2026-06-17T03:17:45.9733333+00:00
momofevanandzach 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-06-18T13:48:38.2366667+00:00
Vikki-T 5,990 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer

Small circles that show up on screen causing my Surface laptop to stop responding

How can I fix the small circles that show up on screen causing my Surface laptop to stop responding?

Surface | Surface Laptop | Display and screen
asked 2026-06-17T03:08:59.2033333+00:00
Carlos Umana 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-18T13:38:32.17+00:00
Vikki-T 5,990 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer

How can I fix my fan??

Hi, my Surface fan spins quickly when it turns off and then turns back on and spins quickly and then turns back off and repeats. How can I fix this without opening the Surface? Please help me. My Surface has the latest update and I use it lightly.

Surface | Surface Pro | Performance and maintenance
asked 2026-06-18T03:56:10.56+00:00
MH80 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-06-18T04:00:51.8333333+00:00
MH80 0 Reputation points
3 answers

My Microsoft surface keyboard isn't working

the keyboard and touch pad that came with the computer are not responding and I can not use it for basic work and it is holding me back. How do I fix it?

Surface | Accessories | Surface mice and keyboards
asked 2026-03-23T09:11:53.24+00:00
Keiran Dougan 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-18T01:22:16.76+00:00
S.Sengupta 30,906 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
1 answer

Surface pro flex keyboard lights up automaticaly when attached to surface even after turning off keyboard light.

It got updated to the most recent firmware this week and I do not have the backlight on. When it is attached, it would light up when waking up from sleep. After a while of using it attached, the backlight lights up despite having originally turned off…

Surface | Accessories | Surface mice and keyboards
asked 2026-06-16T22:51:28.5+00:00
Juan Hernandez 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-18T01:15:40.1733333+00:00
S.Sengupta 30,906 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
2 answers

Surface serial hub code 10 (invalid to operate)

I have a Surface Pro 5th gen (2017), I have some problem here. The driver "surface serial hub" suddenly shows code 10 when i update my drivers. It won't show the battery icon but the keyboard works fine, i tried everything from uninstall and…

Surface | Other
asked 2026-06-14T05:03:03.32+00:00
wowowow 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-17T14:34:30.8133333+00:00
Thomas4-N 17,375 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
3 answers

Surface Laptop 5 - Firmware/SMBIOS corruption (Secure Boot keys missing + wrong device identification)

Secure Boot cannot be enabled on this Surface Laptop 5. Error: "The system failed to update the Secure Boot certificate keyset" (both Microsoft Only and 3rd Party options fail). Troubleshooting performed so far: Confirmed via PowerShell that…

Surface | Other
asked 2026-06-15T18:24:46.8166667+00:00
Bruno 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-17T13:48:05.36+00:00
Lychee-Ng 21,920 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

Warranty on Surface Studio 2

How do I determine remaining warranty and manufacture date os a Surface Studio 2

Surface | Surface Studio | Performance and maintenance
asked 2026-06-15T16:05:56.54+00:00
Chuck Manganello 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-17T13:18:07.47+00:00
Vikki-T 5,990 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer

Rerun a Surface Pro 11 and a dropped Customer Service call

I purchased a certified refurbed Surface Pro 11 with an ARM processor. I want to return it but there is no Return button in my Order History. I called Customer Support but my call was cutoff. Now I am going around in circles trying to get satisfaction.

Surface | Surface Pro | Performance and maintenance
asked 2026-06-15T21:10:03.0466667+00:00
Kevin Cahill 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-06-17T09:29:10.05+00:00
Lychee-Ng 21,920 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
4 answers

How do I return an order

I ordered a surface pro and a laptop came. We need a tablet and keyboard. It has been delivered but on Microsoft it still says delivery pending and we are unable to click to return it. Can you send instructions on how to return it and cancel the…

Surface | Other
asked 2026-06-16T09:21:24.4366667+00:00
Donna Newman 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-17T09:14:58.2+00:00
Lychee-Ng 21,920 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

Microsoft keyboard no longer connects automatically to Surface Pro Co pilot screen for desktop mode.

My detachable microsoft keyboard with chargeable pen no longer connects with the microsoft surface pro co pilot screen. The magnetic connector pins are clean but there is no power I believe going to the keyboard as the pen in it's tray does not charge at…

Surface | Accessories | Surface Type Cover
asked 2026-06-16T16:30:30.0933333+00:00
Julian Holmes 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-17T02:00:50.1166667+00:00
S.Sengupta 30,906 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
2 answers

Surface doc 2 can't connect with extern dis[lay

surface doc 2 werkt niet kan niet verbinden met externe monitor

Surface | Surface Laptop | Display and screen
asked 2026-06-15T23:09:12.39+00:00
Roy Bijlhout 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-16T02:34:50.02+00:00
Harry Phan 22,550 Reputation points Independent Advisor
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How can I remove McAfee Norton Pop Ups on Windows 11? It is not showing up on Apps or Task Manager.

I have a 1 year old Surface Pro 11 with Windows 11 and have followed suggestions for removing McAfee/Norton Pop-Ups but there are no McAfee Apps in the Apps list or in Task Manager. I'm looking for a solution to this problem or any help the community…

Surface | Surface Laptop | Performance and maintenance
asked 2026-02-09T22:06:07.02+00:00
Rick Eisen 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-16T01:13:50.6333333+00:00
Jo Hannan 0 Reputation points
1 answer

surface book 3 12watt cpu stuck

i recently bought a surface book 3 and this thing has been extremely slow i went through so much trouble trying to figure out the issue and for some reason the cpu refuses to go above exactly 12 watts causing this issue,found using throttlestop win11…

Surface | Surface Book | Performance and maintenance
asked 2026-06-15T20:42:07.5066667+00:00
Astounded 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-06-16T00:48:22.4266667+00:00
Astounded 0 Reputation points
8 answers

Troubleshoot camera

The camera on my laptop is not working it says that it's either blocked or there's a button on the keyboard to push to make the camera work again but I don't know how to do that so I need help getting my camera working

Surface | Surface Laptop | Sound and camera
asked 2026-03-01T09:03:17.6966667+00:00
White, Joanna 170 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-15T17:50:11.1766667+00:00
chenamallu satyamnaidu 0 Reputation points