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Surface Pro 12 Inch Keyboard Firmware Update

Today I got a notification of a firmware update for this keyboard. The FW version is now 7.4.139. Can anyone help me find the release notes, or at least some detailed information about what was updated?

Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
asked 2026-10-03T16:01:24.3+00:00
Ken Ohrn 35 Reputation points
accepted 2026-11-03T19:10:55.3266667+00:00
Ken Ohrn 35 Reputation points
2 answers

Unable to Install FortiClient on Microsoft Surface Pro 13 (12th Edition) Running Windows 11

I am unable to install FortiClient VPN on a Microsoft Surface Pro 13 (12th Edition) running Windows 11. I have attempted to install FortiClientVPNInstaller_arm64 4-5 times; however, the FortiClient VPN Network Adapter is not being installed successfully.…

Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
asked 2026-11-02T11:34:03.7433333+00:00
HH BSH 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-03T04:01:12.28+00:00
S.Sengupta 33,086 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
3 answers

Replaced motherboard on my Surface Pro 4 - Will not load Windows

Hello, i replaced the motherboard on my Surface pro 4. I also updated the SSD. I created a recovery image using the serial number in the UEFI. However it will not take the recovery drive. Any suggestions or support is appreciated.

Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
asked 2026-10-31T22:08:21.48+00:00
Chavez, Jesus 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-01T00:30:10.6666667+00:00
S.Sengupta 33,086 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
1 answer

Is there a way to install the Kindle App on my new Microsoft Surface Pro 12"?

Unfortunately, I am not able to install the Kindle App on my new Microsoft Surface Pro, with the message stating that my device is not compatible. I have contacted Amazon, and they have escalated the request to work with the Snapdragon format. I would…

Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
asked 2026-08-08T15:03:03.1233333+00:00
Barb D 10 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-31T22:58:31.4733333+00:00
Barb D 10 Reputation points
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When trtying to set up new Surface Pro out of the box, getting OOBEREGION faul

When trtying to set up new Surface Pro out of the box, getting OOBEREGION fault, if try to skip but keeps returning errors - can't complete setup get OOBEKEYBOARD error, try to skip that one and get OOBEZDP error, ship that and cannot setup via MS…

Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
asked 2026-10-29T23:29:35.6833333+00:00
Tim Rosser 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-30T01:19:58.01+00:00
S.Sengupta 33,086 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
2 answers

Schedule changes and startup issues

My Surface Pro 9 won't start up anymore. The logo appears and flashes, then nothing happens. This happened overnight from Saturday to Sunday during the time change in France.

Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
asked 2026-10-26T13:38:26.8766667+00:00
luciana giani 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-28T10:38:41.3566667+00:00
Vikki-T 12,960 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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I need to speak to an agent my search and setting are not working on my Surface Pro

I cannot use my search, or my setting options they have stopped working please advise how to correct, I cannot get Word to open for a new document because I cannot use search or setting to troubleshoot

Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
asked 2026-10-22T13:36:28.6966667+00:00
Deborah Renfroe 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-23T00:28:19.68+00:00
S.Sengupta 33,086 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
2 answers

I accidentally set my profile as a child and now my computer is locking me out for parental controls. The computer won't let me update the profile.

I accidentally set my profile as a child and now my computer is locking me out for parental controls. The computer won't let me update the profile.

Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
asked 2026-01-20T16:42:42.6266667+00:00
Peter Silverman 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-21T16:39:01.38+00:00
JuliaMarvin 23,690 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 - Upgrade to Windows 11 26H2

Hi, I'm tired of waiting for the automatic update from 25H2 to 26H2 from Windows Update. I downloaded the 26H2 image and installed 26H2 manually (keeping user files). Everything went fine. However... The installation took a very long time. More…

Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
asked 2026-10-13T19:47:30.19+00:00
DMITRY LYSAK 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-14T18:52:05.21+00:00
DMITRY LYSAK 20 Reputation points
2 answers

New Surface Pro 13 Inch - Won't Print!

Just powered up and connected my new Surface Pro (12th) 13 inch and performed all software updates. Every time I try to print an Email or other document I keep getting a message (from Windows?) requesting me to "Save the Print Output File" ??

Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
asked 2026-10-10T18:50:02.7533333+00:00
Jerry D 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T00:09:21.3633333+00:00
S.Sengupta 33,086 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
2 answers

update Surface Pro X to Windows 11

I am stuck on update of Windows 10 2H22 so I cannot get to Windows 11 Update

Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
asked 2026-10-02T15:09:39.2066667+00:00
Rob Buttarazzi 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-09T15:15:22.0066667+00:00
Thomas4-N 22,975 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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I want to give my surface pro to my teenager how can I remove all of my stuff

I had been using my surface pro for work. I no loner need it so I want to give it to my teenage for school but I want to remove all of my info so he can have a fresh start how do I do that?

Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
asked 2026-10-08T15:10:42.3833333+00:00
Dotti Santomarco 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-08T15:20:18.6566667+00:00
S.Sengupta 33,086 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
2 answers

UEFI Locked

Hi, is there other option regarding UEFI locked for my Surpface Pro 7. The owner who gave it to couldnt remember the password.

Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
asked 2026-10-05T08:53:06.4366667+00:00
Trazona, Brent 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-05T11:08:20.6833333+00:00
Marcin Policht 112.2K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
2 answers

upgrade Surface Pro X to Windows 11

Surface Pro X runs on an ARM 64 - I cannot get Windows Defender to load properly in Windows 10 and am not sure how to upgrade to Windows 11.

Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
asked 2026-10-02T14:27:43.24+00:00
Rob Buttarazzi 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-04T07:18:47.4866667+00:00
Hendrix-V 20,685 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

Aggiornamento della sicurezza (KB5129195) (26200.9457) Errore di installazione - 0x80070002

ENG: I've been trying to update for days, but it always fails. Can't install it ITA: Impossibile installare l'aggiornamento, sto tentando da alcuni giorni ma va sempre in errore Grazie per il supporto

Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
asked 2026-09-28T06:17:19.1133333+00:00
Mirko Parisi 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-30T08:49:38.0066667+00:00
Clary-N 18,525 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

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
commented 2026-09-23T02:49:06.4333333+00:00
Hendrix-V 20,685 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
3 answers

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
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Can't find Adobe Acrobat DC after downloading from Surface Pro App Store

I can't get my Surface Pro with a 64-bit ARM-based operating system to download and open Adobe Acrobat DC - free version. When using the app store, it will download and install but doesn't appear on the app list. When using Adobe's website, the installer…

Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
asked 2026-02-23T16:35:04.98+00:00
Kimberley Womack 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-14T15:09:12.96+00:00
Christian Córdova 0 Reputation points
3 answers

Why is the screen glitched in Minecraft?

In Minecraft Java on my Surface Pro 11 with X Elite: The screen is black on the main menu panorama, except for the buttons and text All the menus have a weird, fuzzy version of the panorama In a world, the screen is completely black except for all…

Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
asked 2025-09-03T16:40:10.86+00:00
XBHS 10 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-05T16:19:52.4933333+00:00
Alexander Campbell 0 Reputation points
1 answer

MS Account has incorrect BitLocker Recovery Key for my computer

My SurfacePro3 is at the BitLocker recovery screen. NOTE: I have only one computer, this Surface, since 2014. Fixes tried: signed into my Microsoft account, but the recovery key stored does not match / is not accepted for the Recovery Key ID shown…

Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
asked 2026-09-01T21:00:38.3866667+00:00
Donna Howes 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-05T00:06:43.67+00:00
Ian-T 15,440 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator