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Laptop Studio 2 Windows Hello PIN Subsystem Smartcard Error
Authentication via Windows Hello PIN is not working. The error message says: ‘An error has occurred in the Smartcard subsystem.’ However, I am not using a Smartcard and do not wish to use one. I checked the Device Manager to see if there was a driver for the Smartcard that I could uninstall, but there isn’t one. After looking at the services and stopping the ‘SmartCard’ service, the option for the PIN in User Account Control is no longer displayed. Can anyone help me with this problem? Cheers Ben
Windows 10 end of support on Surface Studio
I've searched this forum but couldn't find any comments on this. Am I the only one that is really angry? I bought a Surface Studio from a Microsoft Store in 2019 for the princely sum of just over $4,000, the most expensive PC I've ever bought. Only five years later and today I received the anticipated notification that Windows 10 is soon to go 'end of support' and a reminder that my PC *still* is capable of upgrading to Windows 11. How is it possible that Microsoft made the decision to leave their own hardware behind when they created Windows 11? I have always argued that the renowned Apple stability is due to the fact that they make both the hardware and the software, but apparently Microsoft don't care about their own hardware. The warning, incidentally, came will the helpful suggestion that perhaps I should replace my PC with something capable of running Windows 11. I can tell you what that *won't* be. Anyone else out there in this position?
Surface Studio Pen Keeps Opening Brush Window in Photoshop
Hello, I use a Microsoft Surface Studio to draw in Photoshop. However, my Surface Slim Pen constantly opens the Photoshop brushes window whenever I first touch my pen to the screen surface. I have tried disabling I am hoping someone know how to stop this from occurring. I have the latest version of Photoshop, ran the Surface diagnostic toolkit, checked the surface drivers health through Surface app, and have the latest Windows updates installed. I have already gone into the control panel and unchecked "Enable press and hold for right-clicking" (this did not solve the issue). Thanks!
Surface Laptop Studio - No WiFi - Intel(R) Wi-Fi 6 AX200 160MHz
Hi All, I have a Surface Laptop Studio with a defective WiFi. For two months i struggle with this device, after suddenly the WiFi option disappeared. I have tried uninstalling the wifi device, installed latest drivers, latest windows updates, still the issue persist. I don't believe is a hardware issue, since i managed to revive it few times but after few hours it disappears again. I manage to revive it by randomly toggling these values and restarting the computer afterwards: Any ideas?Surface Laptop Studio easily stripped screws
Was trying to install a new memory card into my Surface, but the two side screws stripped incredibly easily, after just 2 turns. Any advice? Additionally, the screws being hidden under the rubber feet and metallic tape is a pain, especially considering they don't re-stick easily and Microsoft doesn't offer replacement feet.
Surface Studio 2 +
Hi All, Any advice or guidance on the below will be very much appreciated: One of my customers is looking to prepare a corporate image based on Windows10 with WMI list for Surface Studio 2 +. They are looking for WMI list allowing them to use their PowerShell cmd. Happy to share the exact command if needed if you are using Surface studio 2+. Many thanks
Surface Studio disconnected display - how to reconnect
When I am using my docking station, I generally disconnect the actual Surface device window and use my larger monitors. However, after I disconnected the Surface devices display in the display tools, I can't figure out how to get it back to re-display it. The result is, when I'm not using the docking station, the screen will not display. How would I get the screen to start displaying again> Larry
12 volt car charger for Surface Studio
I’m in Australia so not sure if it makes a difference when talking 12 volt. Currently have a Griffin Surface 12 volt plug for my Surface 6 rated at 30 watts. Given the i7 Studio comes with a 102 watt brick has anyone found a reliable car charger for the Studio? I have one of these portable power stations with a 300 watt Australian plug on one end that works great for powering all sorts of devices under 300 watts. I was hoping this would work as it is overload, over heat, under power load protection but it’s not pure sine wave. so not sure if that matters.
Boot Loop
I have a Surface Studio that is new and recently deployed. According to the user over the weekend the Surface started rebooting in a boot loop. It doesn't appear to be directly related to an OS corruption as it doesn't matter what you attempt to boot to the boot loop continues. I was going to reset it by running data eraser and recovery but neither one will boot. Secure Boot is disabled as is all boot devices except for USB storage. Still nothing. Am I missing something or am I stuck?
