I have an unwanted driver called wdcsam64_prewin8.sys
Hello, I have a driver called wdcsam64_prewin8.sys. I am trying to remove it, but I can't. I tried to delete it using the command prompt, and it cannot be found in Device Manager. I have a Surface Book 2 with Windows 11, and the driver is blocking my memory integrity. I don't use any external drives or anything else, and nothing is connected to the laptop. It's still exactly as I bought it, with no changes on my part. I would be very grateful for any help! 😊 Best regards
How to fix black screen of death in a Surface Book 2?
I have been trying to fix my surface book 2 black screen for few days now without progress! I tried all different technical support approach such as force restart with power button and then using power button + volume up button, also press windows key+ cltr + shift+ B ! I also detached the machine from the keyboard and repeated the approach above ! I can slightly see that the content is there but the screen does not light up ! I would appreciate any recommendations !! I am also looking for a Microsoft Surface Book service provider in São Paulo - Brazil, I would welcome any recommendations on that too !! It seems that Microsoft lacks of authorized service provider in this region !My Theory on the Surface Book 2 Chronic Design Attaching and Detaching Issue
As a once-loyal Microsoft fan, I couldn't wait to experience the cutting-edge Surface Book 2 when I purchased it in November 2017. I was looking forward to experiencing the powerful graphics card that the laptop base provided with the versatility of detaching the screen from the base and using it as a tablet. It seemed too good to be true for this piece of technology. My experience turned out to be a complete nightmare. Throughout this ordeal: I used the laptop without issues for about 1 year. Besides the original purchasing price of $2,163.92, I spent another $599 on an Out of Warranty Exchange, but received a faulty laptop that displayed the SAME EXACT issue after only three weeks of use. Malfunctioning attaching and detaching screen from keyboard base. I was indirectly accused of tampering with an in-warranty laptop and losing warranty privileges. I lost countless hours dealing with technical resources for troubleshooting steps and customer service resources through a total number of 7 different cases. I felt like a fool on numerous occasions while trying to explain my situation and find a reasonable solution. I felt neglected and powerless throughout the process. I believe the Surface Book 2 has a chronic design flaw around its functionality of attaching and detaching the screen from the keyboard base, and after reading testimonies about similar issues, I decided to share my story. The year was 2019 and it was just a little over a year after I purchased my Surface Book 2. Slowly but surely, I started experiencing screen/keyboard base attaching and detaching issues. With frustration growing, I watched as my laptop became virtually useless in less than 2 years from purchasing. The base stopped working completely and I couldn’t re-attach the screen anymore. This was now 2020, but the nightmare was far from over. After another year of using just the screen of my laptop (essentially a $2,000 tablet with no graphics power, as the base holding the G-Force GPU was useless), I contacted Microsoft about the issue in 2022, and I was told that a repair was impossible. My only options were to either discard my $2,000 laptop or pay a $599 fee for a replacement. Desperate to have a functioning device, I opted for the replacement because the graphics card was still current and if this time the laptop would be functioning, I could use it for another 5 years. With utmost trust in Microsoft, I naively believed that the new laptop would be free from any issues. But, to my disbelief, the new laptop malfunctioned within two-three weeks of receiving it! I spent endless hours reaching out to Microsoft, providing all the necessary documentation for a warranty-covered exchange of this second Surface Book 2. However, their response was a huge slap in the face. They returned my device, stating that it couldn't be exchanged because a mysterious damage I caused wasn't covered under their standard limited warranty. In my continuing pursuit of justice, I escalated my case, only for Microsoft to “softly” accuse me of tampering with the device and removing parts of the motherboard. The absurdity of the situation didn't end there. This accusation implied I wasn't just lying, but that I was downright stupid – who in their right mind would open a glued sealed laptop under warranty to fix it themselves? It is even worse if this is true, that the laptop is missing components from the motherboard, because that would mean Microsoft sent me a laptop missing components from the motherboard when I signed up for the $599 Out of Warranty Exchange. While I received X-ray "evidence" showing missing parts (which I can't fully understand), there is no evidence that Microsoft shipped it with those parts in the first place. As a result, I am left with a malfunctioning $2,000 laptop that Microsoft refuses to acknowledge or take responsibility for. Microsoft should have been liable, perhaps with a recall, for the chronic design issue that's affecting numerous Surface Book 2 units. My trust in Microsoft has been severely damaged, and I feel utterly neglected by the company I once admired. My nightmare serves as a warning, urging others to think twice before buying this product that may lead to similar frustrations. Hopefully, sharing my story will encourage those in similar situations to raise their voices as well. United, we can demand justice and hold corporations accountable for selling faulty products and providing inadequate support.
Surface Book 2 USB-C port keeps disconnecting
Good day, please can someone assist me? I have had my Surface Book 2 for just under 2 years and have always used a USBc to HDMI adaptor so that I can work on a second screen as well. Very recently it started disconnecting every minute or 2 making it impossible to utilise my second screen. I have changed monitors, cables, even adaptors but the problem persists. I used my earphones in the port and that also disconnects frequently. Does anyone know what might have caused this and how I can fix it?? Please assist.
Microsoft Surface with Maxim Integrated Power Meter
I am in the process of running some experiments of measuring energy consumption of software, and to this I have found that the Maxim Integrated Power Meter should be very accurate. This issue is that it is very difficult to find out which Surface devices has this chip. The ones I have found so far include: Surface Book Surface Book 2 Surface Pro 3 Surface Studio Ideally, I would like a newer device, but I am unable to confirm if they have it. So, my question is: What is the newest computer which has this chip? If your surface is up to date, and the Maxim drivers are up to date (https://www.maximintegrated.com/en/design/technical-documents/app-notes/6/6774.html) you should be able to see a sensor named "Maxim Power Meter" inside the Device Manager. All help is appreciated!
Surface book 2 SSD driver?
What driver does solid-state disk drive use on a surface book 2. Detail: I am trying to install a fresh copy of windows 10 on my surface book 2. I can boot from USB and setup runs as it should i.e. I get the option to “Install now” or “repair your computer”. I select install. I click accept the “license term”. Then I select “Custom – Install windows only (advanced)”. Where do you want to Install Windows? No disk drives show up. I select load driver but then I need a USB with the correct SSD driver. I can't find the correct driver that I can copy to a second USB……… HelpSurface book 2 SSD driver?
What driver does solid-state disk drive use on a surface book 2. Detail: I am trying to install a fresh copy of windows 10 on my surface book 2. I can boot from USB and setup runs as it should i.e. I get the option to “Install now” or “repair your computer”. I select install. I click accept the “license term”. Then I select “Custom – Install windows only (advanced)”. Where do you want to Install Windows. No disk drives show up. I select load driver but then I need a USB with the correct SSD driver. I can't find the correct driver that I can copy to a second USB……… HelpTablet died off dock won't charge while reattached
I was using my tablet for drawing and it died so I reconnected it to the keyboard but it didn't recognize that it was reattached. I turned it back on but it wouldn't charge so it died again, and now I cannot turn the tablet on or charge it. Pressing the power button only gets it to show the windows logo then a low battery symbol before going blank again, even a secure boot attempt didn't change that. Please help, I was working on homework for school and have to turn it in by the am.
Detaching Surface Book 2 is still not possible
Hi, I have already opened a few UserVoice entries that detaching my SB2 device is not possible. I get the below error: The issue is there, because in the nVidia settings I had to choose the High-performance nVidia processor as the preferred graphics processor: And force Teams (for example) to use the same: This due to the overheating issue (see Yammer thread: https://www.yammer.com/microsoft.com/#/threads/show?threadId=390943660662784). At this point, however, I need to manually shoot down all applications, some from the Task manager, or else detach is not possible. I understand that ripping out the GPU from a process is not nice, but given that processes can recover when the video driver crashes, this should be still doable. If needed, crash the driver on purpose during detach. Many thanks, Zsolt
The latest(2019 Oct) firmware broke USB-C adapter PD charging
Basically the same issue reported by other users at https://www.reddit.com/r/Surface/comments/djjcra/the_latest_firmware_has_affected_the_charging_of/. The fireware update actually not only broke the charging but also any kinds of usb-C hub connected to the adapter. Please fix this. It was working so well before. This setup is integral to my work. No other options on the market offering 3:2 aspect ratio, portable, and usable in portrait mode.
