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How to enable virtualization in surface laptop

Hi, I am trying to enable virtualization support in my windows surface but I am not able to fnd the specific settings. When I read about it i see that it is by default enabled. But when I check the same through powershell it seems to be disabled.…

Surface | Surface Laptop | Install and update
asked 2025-08-11T12:32:56.09+00:00
Abhale, Sankalp 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-12T07:51:00.68+00:00
Abhale, Sankalp 0 Reputation points
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Surface Laptop 7 Screen Backlight Not Working Correctly After Latest Hardware Update

I installed the "Microsoft Corporation - System Hardware Update - 7/25/2025" on my Surface Laptop 7th gen running the latest Windows 11 update and using a Snapdragon X Plus chip on August 9th. Ever since installing that update my screen…

Surface | Surface Laptop | Display and screen
asked 2025-08-12T05:02:45.6366667+00:00
Julian 0 Reputation points
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How to fix “couldn’t find bootable operating system” error?

windows 10 surface laptop. Blue screen; “couldnt find a bootable operating system”. it then takes me to a UEFI. What do I enter for the boot order? I’ve tried every single re-ordering combination and it hasn’t work. My laptop is basically stuck in a…

Surface | Surface Laptop | Performance and maintenance
asked 2025-08-12T03:32:41.1933333+00:00
Caitlyn 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2025-08-12T03:35:25.4+00:00
Caitlyn 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Repair Not Fixed: Surface Laptop 7

I sent my Surface Laptop 7 for warranty repair (I paid for the highest spec device and extended service plan and have two years of warranty left). I sent a movie showing the intermittent keyboard failure. They sent me back the exact same device with…

Surface | Surface Laptop | Performance and maintenance
asked 2025-08-08T01:16:40.9833333+00:00
JOSHUA ALLEN 0 Reputation points
accepted 2025-08-12T00:56:43.2966667+00:00
JOSHUA ALLEN 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to Unrestrict my Surface Laptop SE

Title: Surface Laptop SE blocks EXE downloads and access to CMD/PowerShell Body: I recently got a Surface Laptop SE and have encountered several restrictions that I can't explain. The device is not managed by any school or organization, yet I'm…

Surface | Surface Laptop | Performance and maintenance
asked 2025-08-11T20:46:23.86+00:00
No Name? 0 Reputation points
accepted 2025-08-11T22:34:59.2966667+00:00
No Name? 0 Reputation points
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Horrible Crackling audio on a Surface Laptop 7 64GB 1TB Snapdragon Elite

I am having some terrible audio crackling issues on my Surface Laptop 7. It seems to be happening both plugged in to my Surface Doc, and even standalone in my kitchen. I have tried Audio Troubleshooter, my Windows Updates are all up to date, and I am…

Surface | Surface Laptop | Sound and camera
asked 2025-08-11T21:02:19.35+00:00
Jonathan Creamer 0 Reputation points
7 answers

“Battery Limit” removed from UEFI, but now only charges up to 50%

“Battery Limit” mode has been removed from the UEFI on my Surface Pro (11th edition) and it still only charges up to 50 %. It seems last week there was an update (firmware update?) and the system still seems to be enforcing the 50 % limit automatically…

Surface | Surface Pro | Power and battery
asked 2025-08-09T05:16:07.6366667+00:00
Philippe 40 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-11T20:28:43.08+00:00
Pascal a 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Surface Pro 11 Cover Keyboard Fail

I have a Surface Pro 11. The attached cover keyboard has stopped working. I've been through the restarts and driver updates with no joy. The Caps button light does not come on.

Surface | Surface Pro | Performance and maintenance
asked 2025-08-11T16:43:53.1266667+00:00
John Doswell 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-11T17:38:02.2266667+00:00
JANSHER 625 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Windows surface pen not detecting Chinese handwriting input

I have both English and Simplified Chinese installed on my Surface Pro (11th Edition) and was able to use the Windows Pen handwriting feature to write in Chinese in various textboxes, the Notepad app, etc and it would automatically detect that I was…

Surface | Accessories | Surface Pen
asked 2025-08-06T14:32:34.0733333+00:00
C 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-11T16:48:21.7166667+00:00
Jeric 650 Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer

Can't log in to old surface tablet

I am having trouble signing in to an old surface tablet I haven't used in years. I keep getting the warning that I am using an old password, even after changing my password.

Surface | Other
asked 2025-08-11T15:59:11.32+00:00
Robert Smart 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-11T16:38:06.7233333+00:00
Jeric 650 Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer

Stylus compatibility for Surface Laptop, 7th Edition

Does the Microsoft Surface Laptop, 7th Edition, support a stylus??

Surface | Surface Laptop | Display and screen
asked 2025-08-11T14:51:02.1066667+00:00
Grant Nelson 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-11T15:34:40.6633333+00:00
Restee Miranda 540 Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer

Connecting a Microsoft Surface 7 Laptop to three monitors

Hi: I've read the prior threads showing trouble connecting the Microsoft Surface Laptops to more than two screens. Is Microsoft working on this? It seems fairly basic these days for consumers to work off more than two screens. I'm currently working…

Surface | Surface Laptop | Display and screen
asked 2025-08-11T14:22:01.1566667+00:00
Brian Rosenblatt 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-11T15:05:22.69+00:00
Jay Mark Dullan 315 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Surface Pro Won't Go Past Chosing Language During Reset??? What To Do?

I am in need of help... I recently found a Surface Pro 6th Gen at a estate sale. The device is setup for someone with the user name and password needed to access it. But, it wasn't mine and I do not have anything that came with it. I do not know the user…

Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
asked 2025-08-03T08:52:40.5833333+00:00
Matthew Starling 20 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-11T14:36:20.7633333+00:00
Matthew Starling 20 Reputation points
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Uninstalled and Deleted Programs Still Taking Up Storage Space

My Surface Go 3 predictably has nearly maxxed out storage. To extend storage, I recently installed a microSD card, then uninstalled my biggest desktop program (Quicken) from C:/Program Files (x86). I also uninstalled a few smaller programs from…

Surface | Surface Go | Performance and maintenance
asked 2025-08-07T19:23:43.03+00:00
Kevin Upton 40 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-11T13:47:37.2033333+00:00
Kevin Upton 40 Reputation points
1 answer

Microsoft Surface Laptop keyboard and trackpad intermittently cutting out

Hello, I have very recently purchased a brand new Microsoft Surface Laptop 13in 1st Ed w/Snapdragon. Everything seems fine and is working relatively well except for the keyboard and trackpad, which both seem to intermittently cut out every now and…

Surface | Surface Laptop | Performance and maintenance
asked 2025-08-10T00:38:52.3066667+00:00
George Foster 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-10T18:24:53.3433333+00:00
Harold Milan 535 Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer

Dual external monitors via Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock suddenly limited to 1280×800

I’m using a Surface Laptop 7th Edition with a Microsoft Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock to connect two external HDMI monitors (one of them an HP Omen). This setup has worked flawlessly for months at each monitor’s native resolution. Recently, both external…

Surface | Accessories | Surface Dock
asked 2025-08-10T02:22:46.2833333+00:00
Alisha Dietz 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-10T14:01:27.1433333+00:00
Harold Milan 535 Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer

I left my surface slim pen on my pocket as it get's washed, is there a possible way to fix it?

I left my pen in my pocket and it got washed. It would still light up and respond when charging but it won't charge no matter how long I charge it for.

Surface | Accessories | Surface Pen
asked 2025-08-10T07:40:38.97+00:00
Grace Anongngos 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-10T13:50:33.1033333+00:00
Harold Milan 535 Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer

Google Chrome refuses to open on Surface Laptop

I cannot open Google on my Surface Laptop. I have: installed updates, Restarted the device uninstalled and re-installed Chrome Made it the default browser App When I try to open it the pinned icon on the tool bar (or the new link from the…

Surface | Surface Laptop | Network
asked 2025-08-11T00:58:33.8633333+00:00
Deborah 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-08-11T13:29:01.4833333+00:00
John Carl Nazario 550 Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer

How to fix my laptop computer that won’t turn on. The windows screen pops up then goes back to black.

I try to turn on my computer and it won’t fully turn on. When i plug it in the light comes on and it will bring up the windows sign when I hit the power button. But it appears then disappears then appears and disappears again. I’ll hold it for up to a…

Surface | Surface Laptop | Display and screen
asked 2025-08-11T01:07:45.74+00:00
Ryan Steinke 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-11T13:45:48.2833333+00:00
John Carl Nazario 550 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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driver wifi - bluetooth surface pro 5

không có biểu tượng mở và tắt wifi , bluetooth window 10 64bit, tôi đã cài lại window 10 64bit nhưng không cài được driver wifi, bluetooth cho surface pro 5 , cần hỗ trợ, cảm ơn !

Surface | Surface Pro | Network
asked 2025-08-11T09:09:04.29+00:00
Ms Guest 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2025-08-11T10:09:29.9766667+00:00
Gérard Oomens 105.1K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator