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Unable to Access "Capture Text"/Document Scan Feature in Windows Camera When Accessed via Third-Party App – Surface Pro 9

Hello Microsoft Support, I am using a Surface Pro 9 with the built-in Windows Camera app. When I open the Camera app directly, I can see the "Capture Text" or "Document Scan" mode (the mode that intelligently detects and scans…

Surface | Surface Pro | Display and screen
asked 2025-09-17T09:21:47.27+00:00
Group Test 31 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-06T02:47:52.6866667+00:00
S.Sengupta 27,571 Reputation points MVP
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Search tab and all upper icons are now clickable in 6 months old microsoft surface pro.why?

I bought my microsoft surface pro 11 from amzon.US in the month of march 2025. From september 2025 itself,its seach tab,download tab and all upper tabs stopped working for all outlook ,gmails or any other website....I tried calling microsoft support…

Surface | Surface Pro | Display and screen
asked 2025-12-05T08:03:21.8366667+00:00
SD 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-06T01:21:13.55+00:00
Clary-N 5,750 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Computer wont start

When I try to pwer it up the microsoft logo flashes on an off a few times then the computer just turns off

Surface | Surface Pro | Display and screen
asked 2025-11-30T07:14:17.8766667+00:00
Brad Peckler [CCDHB] 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2025-12-05T14:03:23.3033333+00:00
Thomas4-N 4,245 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Requesting a repair - I need to send my surface pro off to have a replacement screen but the MS process to intitatte a repair ends with an error - and every alternative links asks me to repeat the process ending in error!

Microsoft tell me to initiate a repair via my account by selecting the item and answering the questions. I do this and end up at this screen: 'TraceID: xYdEKj0ik0KHTQ+v.2.184 Something happened. Wait a while and try again. If the problem persists, please…

Surface | Surface Pro | Display and screen
asked 2025-12-04T12:25:51.9233333+00:00
Ruby Raull 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-04T18:29:35.2666667+00:00
Alexandr S 100.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Habe ein Problem mit Windows, komme nur noch in den Bluescreen rein, nach einer Treiberinstallation und Neustart

Komme nach einer Treiberinstallation und Neustart nur noch in einem Bluescreen rein. Kann den PC nicht mehr nutzen

Surface | Surface Pro | Display and screen
asked 2025-11-30T11:06:36.5333333+00:00
Herbalist Herbalist 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-02T18:00:46.9333333+00:00
Ian-Ng 6,125 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Which docking station would I need to connect my Surface Pro 11th Ed. to 3 monitors?

I have a surface pro 11 edition with 512 SSD, 16GB ram, and Snapdragon X Plus. Can I buy a docking station that will allow all 3 monitors to connect to? If not, how do I achieve this?

Surface | Surface Pro | Display and screen
asked 2025-12-02T04:29:19.58+00:00
Jeremy Hammel 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-02T14:28:06.8+00:00
Thomas4-N 4,245 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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keyboard not working

Hello, a keyboard issue one of the letter is not working. please assist Serial number: [Moderator note: personal info removed] Surface model: Surface Laptop 5 for Business please contact me by email or phone [Moderator note: personal info…

Surface | Surface Pro | Display and screen
asked 2025-11-25T15:17:13.42+00:00
Raz Almog 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-11-26T13:31:18.7333333+00:00
Jess-Q 4,750 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Connected monitors are not displaying anything when connected togeteher through surface dock 2 - it used to work well and still working when connecting only 1 monitor

Hello Community, I have two DELL monitors connected via a Surface Dock 2 to a Surface Pro 11th Edition. Everything worked perfectly initially, but it suddenly stopped. When I connect only one monitor through the dock, it works fine. However, connecting…

Surface | Surface Pro | Display and screen
asked 2025-10-23T09:43:50.8533333+00:00
Amzallag Raphael 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-11-26T09:18:13.5+00:00
Amzallag Raphael 0 Reputation points
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Surface Pro: Screen Flashes on transition into windows 11

The screen on my brand new surface pro flashes a brilliant all white full intensity blast every time I boot up the computer. I'm using the drivers installed on my brand new surface pro. I don't want to spend all day working on reloading drivers. Why…

Surface | Surface Pro | Display and screen
asked 2025-11-07T16:08:53.87+00:00
Surface Pro User 5 Reputation points
commented 2025-11-25T01:25:34.2766667+00:00
nenas love 0 Reputation points
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Both of my surface pens have stopped writing, despite all the buttons working and with no connection issues.

Last week, while I was writing on One Note (as I've always done), my pen stopped writing suddently. Because I was in a rush, I grabbed my other (new) pen, thinking about fixing the problem when I had more time. However, it still didn't work. I have…

Surface | Surface Pro | Display and screen
asked 2025-11-23T16:32:05.73+00:00
Afonso Rodrigues 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-11-23T16:32:16.6966667+00:00
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surface pro x doesn't boot

Hi my Surface Pro X stopped working after I installed a software and is not boot I would like to recreate a new install but I'm constantly getting stuck at the bi BitLocker key step and I don't know how to move forward please call me it's urgent. My…

Surface | Surface Pro | Display and screen
asked 2025-08-25T18:38:54.6633333+00:00
GETSIMPL 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-11-23T02:56:47.6933333+00:00
S.Sengupta 27,571 Reputation points MVP
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Slim Pen 2 Doesn't Work in a fixed area on Surface Pro X

Slim Pen 2 does not write in a rectangular region, irrespective of the physical orientation of my Surface Pro X (Windows 11) The same problem occurs when I'm dragging cursor with fingertips as well as Slim Pen 2 in the same rectangular area. Here's…

Surface | Surface Pro | Display and screen
asked 2025-11-21T21:09:01.88+00:00
Meeta Griglani 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-11-21T22:11:00.3366667+00:00
Rez 10,615 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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I need a VAT invoice for an order i placed. The option is not showing in the order history

I need a VAT invoice for an order i placed. The option is not showing in the order history

Surface | Surface Pro | Display and screen
asked 2025-11-20T11:39:21.83+00:00
Jahid Ali 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-11-21T16:51:35.67+00:00
Haien-L 6,355 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Distorted colors on my Surface Laptop 11 after using Surface Dock 2

Building off a prior thread from 3/15/2025 on this same issue, but no solutions posted in that thread. The screen of my new Surface Laptop 11 has been experiencing color distortion issues for the past month. The colors appear altered on the laptop…

Surface | Surface Pro | Display and screen
asked 2025-11-18T18:28:58.9933333+00:00
Tim 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-11-20T13:59:32.3966667+00:00
Tim 0 Reputation points
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Windows Surface 11 - Screen unwanted rotation issue

Hello I finally managed to replicate an issue I am having with my surface pro 11 Scenario 1 -I am using my surface pro wth slim keyboard attached - All good -I detach the keyboard, while holding the surace in landscape position -the screen auto rates to…

Surface | Surface Pro | Display and screen
asked 2025-08-26T20:02:43.3966667+00:00
pc83 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-11-20T02:01:18.0566667+00:00
pc83 0 Reputation points
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We shipped in a Surface for a cracked screen repair with a keyboard attachment. When we received the Surface back the keyboard wasn't included. Is there a way to get it back?

We shipped in a Surface for a cracked screen repair with a keyboard attachment. When we received the Surface back the keyboard wasn't included. Is there a way to get it back?

Surface | Surface Pro | Display and screen
asked 2025-08-26T23:28:09.22+00:00
Caleb Aldridge 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-11-20T01:29:36.72+00:00
S.Sengupta 27,571 Reputation points MVP
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Lock screen

Why does my lock screen keep reverting back to the Microsoft logo?

Surface | Surface Pro | Display and screen
asked 2025-07-25T19:48:14.3966667+00:00
Frankie B 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-11-20T01:22:28.1+00:00
S.Sengupta 27,571 Reputation points MVP
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Keyboard not sent back after service

I had to get my Surface Pro 8 serviced because the detachable keyboard was not functioning. I received the laptop back in the mail, but no keyboard. Just the screen. I only got one tracking number, so I don't know if the keyboard is being sent back or…

Surface | Surface Pro | Display and screen
asked 2025-11-17T17:39:38.5266667+00:00
Faith Almond 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-11-19T10:28:44.03+00:00
S.Sengupta 27,571 Reputation points MVP
2 answers

SurfacePro 8 Black Screen Not Responding

My laptop screen went black when it went to sleep, and now it won't come back on. I've tried all of the keyboard shortcuts on Microsofts troubleshooting page, unplugging and plugging back in the power source, hard restarting, and waiting. I know there is…

Surface | Surface Pro | Display and screen
asked 2025-11-13T03:16:20.49+00:00
BW 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-11-14T03:31:46.5266667+00:00
BW 0 Reputation points
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Surface Pro 9 - Loss of Touch Screen & Camera on 2 separate Pro 9 devices after service updates

I purchased a Pro 9 just over a year ago and after a routine service update the facial recognition Hello failed with the camera failing and the touch screen and pen then ceased working. After testing via all recommended methods, identified that the…

Surface | Surface Pro | Display and screen
asked 2025-10-30T13:57:17.33+00:00
Jim Ferguson 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-11-13T10:13:02+00:00
Haytham-C 3,985 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator