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[Microsoft Surface] angusc:
Hi, I have a surface 2 RT with latest updates. That's where my issues started, since the last Windows update I have lost touchscreen functionality. This happed before and so I did a reset but keeping my user data. This gave me back the touch function but as soon as the system got the latest updates it affects the touch screen function again.

Does anyone know if there is a fix for the touch screen issues after Windows updates?

Does anyone know how to turn off Windows updates in RT....... Maybe some registry hack?

I have googled to find many complaining about the same fault but no solutions......Maybe an xda member knows.

Thanx for any help.
[Microsoft Surface] angusc:
I found out how to disable Windows updates using regedit in the surface:

Steps Required:

To disable the Automatic Updates feature using Desktop Central, follow the steps given below:

WINDOWS key + W

Search for "regedit"

Navigate to "\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate\Auto Update"

Open the dword file "AUOptions"

Change value to "1"

Click EDIT and add another dword called "AUState"

Enter the value "7"

Close the new dword. Job done.

Source information used:

·*********Sub-Key: SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate\Auto Update

·*********Data*Type: REG_DWORD

·*********Value*Name: AUOptions

·*********Value*Data/Expression: 1

6.********Click*Add More Registry Settings

7.********Enter the following information in the*Registry Configuration*section:

·*********Action: Write Value

·*********Header*Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE

·*********Sub-Key: SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate\Auto Update

·*********Data Type: REG_DWORD

·*********Value Name: AUState

·*********Value Data/Expression: 7

8.********Choose a target

9.********Configure the execution settings as required

10.*****Click*Deploy

You have disabled the Automatic Updates feature using Desktop Central. You can also disable this feature, manually, without using Desktop Central.
[Microsoft Surface] TarianDeath:
Can't get Android x86 installer to boot using usb on surface 3 (not pro)

I have tried using lili and unetbootin to get my usb's boot ready, but I haven't been able to get any of them to boot to the correct install screen on my Windows Surface 3 (non pro). I have gotten it to boot to grub menu once but that was the extent of it.

Another thing I am running into problems with, first lili says that my .iso partitions are corrupted and so I redownload, I have gotten 1 out of about 10 to be not corrupt then that 1 got corrupt after test booting on my desktop, not my Surface (which worked). So I don't know whether to ignore that warning or not.

My setup is a Windows Surface 3 (non pro) running windows 10, it has 128gig ssd, 4gb ram, 64gig sd, and I am using either a 4gb usb or a 16gb usb to install Android. For right now I just want to get it to live boot to test how things work.

I read somewhere that having a sd card in may interfere with booting but I took the sd card out and that didn't work.

I have secure boot off, I have tmp off.

Thank you for your help!
[Microsoft Surface] samu_cappe:
Surface 3, better windows 8 or windows 10?

Hi everyone, some days ago i bought a surface 3 and now i'm planning to update it to windows 10. But if i do this do i risk to have problems such as incompatibilities or hardware problems (for example with displayport or capacitive pen)?
[Microsoft Surface] jtcb:
Hi. I am trying to decide between the Surface tablet and other tablet like Samsung Tab S2. What are the pros and cons for both? I like Surface for it runs Windows and I can install anything on it. I try it in the Microsoft store but have a difficult time using it. Is it really difficult to operate Windows 8? I am completely lost. I have Win7 in my PC and it is very easy.
[Microsoft Surface] popodc:
I am planning to buy Microsoft Surface RT 64gb for work related. Can i run any *exe files in it? Is there a jailbreaking method still works now?

Is is possible to install the following?

- Adobe Photoshop

- Teamviewer

- VMWare Client

- Junos Pulse VPN
[Microsoft Surface] Jack Phoenix:
When you say "Surface tablet", what do you actually mean? Currently the Surface lineup consists of many products (the Microsoft Surface page on Wikipedia has an extremely handy model comparison table for both the non-Pro as well as the Pro lineups) and while the Surface 3 has an Intel Atom (x86) CPU, the older non-Pro Surfaces (Surface RT and Surface 2) have an ARM CPU. The practical difference here is that these ARM devices are more like "traditional" tablets whereas the Surface Pro devices (which have x86 CPUs) are more like traditional laptops.

As for Windows and its versions...that's subjective, but yes, I also found Windows 8 pretty hard to use and that's why I never ended up using it. Windows 10 seems to work well enough if you don't mind the fact that it's far from secure from a privacy point of view, but personally I'd try Ubuntu or some other flavor of GNU/Linux.

Long story short: don't buy an RT device unless you seriously know what you're doing. If and when you have to ask the kind of questions you just did, it sounds like you'll be wanting a Surface Pro instead.

But to answer the questions: AFAIK there is a working jailbreak method (see this thread on the "Windows RT Development and Hacking" section for details), but that probably won't matter to you, because none of the software you mentioned is free and open source software and thus you can't compile any of those applications yourself, but rather you have to rely on the vendor.

Adobe Photoshop is only available for x86 CPUs

TeamViewer appears to have support for Windows RT

VWware View Client has a Windows RT version

There's this one thread from 2013 about Junos Pulse VPN and that the vendor was working on a Windows RT version, but the thread doesn't have any details about what happened with that
[Microsoft Surface] domboy:
To follow up what Jack Phoenix said, I really wouldn't recommend an RT device at this point unless you can get it for almost free. If you can't afford a Surface Pro, perhaps a Surface 3 might do, and is what has replaced the Surface RT in the Surface product line. It's got an Intel Atom (read: x86), so most of what you'd want to use it for is probably going to work. You'll technically be able to install and run "any .exe" as you put it. I can't speak on performance of something like Adobe Photoshop though. Technically it'll probably run, but it might be too slow to be useful. Though I've heard the new Atom processors are a lot better than they use to be.

Please note that the Windows RT (aka Windows Store) version of the VMware View client is RDP only. No PCoIP protocol support. I use it on my Surface RT and it works well enough though, so it's better than nothing.

Any VPN that requires an SSL VPN client is almost assuredly going to be a no-go (eg. Cisco AnyConnect) as due to the API restrictions in Windows RT no vendor could ever release an SSL VPN client for it. I'm not familiar with Junos Pulse VPN, but out of the box Windows really only supports IPSec type VPNs with the built-in Microsoft VPN functionality from my understanding, though that may have changed somewhat with RT 8.1, I'm not 100% sure. Still, VPNs have been one of the gaping holes in functionality for RT.
[Microsoft Surface] fgdn17:
Surface 3

have you tried their latest builds, ms surface patches are always being rolled into their git base as they

appear from developers and / or are back ported from Linux kernel...

see here:

https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/android-x86/OJbgbKxa6ZA[1-25]
[Microsoft Surface] floppyedonkey:
Is it possible to get Windows Mobile 10 to run on a Surface 3?
[Microsoft Surface] Dreamer_other:
Hi all!

There is some Microsoft Surface Model RT Model 1516. Password for windows is unknown.

How is it possible to get some data from its memory?

It's all legal. Relatives want to access the data of the deceased owner.

Thanks.
[Microsoft Surface] NoSkypeOnCM:
If it is not encrypted, you might be able to in the near future, as secure boot is broken.

The only option without waiting is a chip-off afaik.

But: If it is encrypted (BitLocker) you are out of luck, as long as you don't have the recovery key.

You can only try to guess the password.
[Microsoft Surface] slayer.1942:
has there been any jail break or bios modification for surface 3(not pro) so far for two things

1) unlocking at&t carrier

2) enabling hyper-v so I can run vmware

thanks boys
[Microsoft Surface] itsmemario:
Are there still people actively working on "linux for Surface 2 RT" ?

Is it still "only" the bootloader for the 8.0 RT that got unlocked ? Or are all these kind of adventures discontinued ?
[Microsoft Surface] SPMelly:
Hello. I just bought a Surface Pro and I have a couple of questions.

First, I'm uncertain what model I have. I just bought it new from Microsoft and it just says surface pro so I'm guessing it's the pro 2017 model. It's got an i7, 16gbs ram, and a 512gb ssd. It came with windows 10 too.

Second. I've been shopping for a case for it. Not just a sleeve but a protective case. I'm a fan of otterbox but their case doesn't hold a pen and it interferes with the magnet which already barely holds the pen so that's kind of a deal breaker for me. I've been browsing on Amazon for a while now and can't seem to find one that I'm happy with.

There is a UAG case that has a pen holder but quite a few people warn it makes the surface overheat. Then again other people say they don't have that problem so idk.

Anyone find a case they like?

Additional question. I read through searching that there's remix os you can dual boot but no touchscreen support. Has there been any continued development on that or is it dead? Or any mods really. I saw a bit of dev on the pro 3 but nothing much on newer models.

Thanks to anyone who could drop some knowledge on me.
[Microsoft Surface] InTheCage:
Howdy, i purchased 2 surface RT (1) for a nickel and a dime, i expected some disappointment but experiencing allot. :) Everything is so slow, and all the time errors in the Store ( low speed internet connection, 0x8005... and some more ).

I must say i thought is was done updating after 124 (more or less) updates but as im writing it's downloading updates again. I have a very hard time installing apps through store, i finally after many tries got netflix and vlc installed. Netflix gives message that this version is not up to date, so it wont work, why the hell is it in the store? Or is do u get a newer version when your system is all up to date? VLC (and all other programs on the platform ive read) can add directories from nas, can't index. So, thats a bummer to.

So my 2 question are:

1. Does netflix still work?

2. Are there any apps that will build a library of music and or video from nas drive?

Bonus question

B. Is there a better solution for browsing the web than native explorer? (so many script errors)

I knew that in advance, just wanted a cool music player for my music collection on NAS.
[Microsoft Surface] Ce Doresti:
Hi people, anyone know how fix flicker on surface pro 4 i7 6650u?
[Microsoft Surface] nookin:
Today I wanted to use my Surface 2 as a picture frame. It has been sitting by my desk for months, with powered plugged in. When I see it, the charging light is not on. I tried to turn on the Surface 2 but nothing happened. I reconnected the power a few times and the connector has light afterward. I let it sit for a few hours and try to power it on with and without power connected. Same black screen. I tried the 30s. And 30s + (power + vol for 15s). Still no difference. Are there any hopes?
[Microsoft Surface] Dialer777:
I have surface go with latest updates for windows 10. And I am having issues with onscreen keyboard and right bottom floating panel. Keyboard is typing wrong characters instead of displayed. I have Ukrainian and Russian keyboard along with English. Rus and Ukr keyboards type two different letters. English also sometimes buggie. It is not always. Sometimes those two letters are typed right. Especially after restart or updates. Sometimes after restart they begin to type wrong%((

Also when I call panel containing WiFi, Bluetooth and so on and then press the icon in tray again to hide it, it hides and then suddenly appears again. I have to touch somewhere on the screen to hide it:(

Also onscreen keyboard appears not always. Sometimes when I select some text field in Firefox it not appearing. I have to switch to Tablet mode to make it appear.

I have reseted windows, it helped, but then it began again.

Please help if some knows how to resolve this bugging behavior.
[Microsoft Surface] DaneGleesak:
Did you install windows directly from the windows 10 installer? or did you use the Image for Surface Go?
[Microsoft Surface] aspiring IT:
Got it; you guys are really helpful
[Microsoft Surface] yesbrhane:
I have a question how could I get surface windows RT tablet internet driver, ARM-based.
[Microsoft Surface] C-Lang:
Really, don't let the stylus decide it for you. If you like the Surface RT, get it!
[Microsoft Surface] seal:
I think you right, I will just get one, thanks for your advise.
[Microsoft Surface] paulinodf:
Hey guys, I have a question...

How can I play videos direcly from USB? It's not working... When I plug any flash drive or external HDD, I can only explore the files, but can't play the videos. Am I doing anything wrong?
[Microsoft Surface] C-Lang:
What format are the videos in?
[Microsoft Surface] GoodDayToDie:
What happens when you double-click the videos? For supported formats, the relevant app (typically the built-in app) should start up and play them. For unsupported formats, you should get a prompt offering to search the Store for a compatible app. Of course, it's possible for the container (which is the usual source of the file extension, stuff like ".avi" or ".mov") to be supported, but the video and/or audio codec within that contain to be not supported. In that case, you should manually open the file with an app that supports that decoder.
[Microsoft Surface] fairfax777:
Security concern using Windows Live ID

Is using your Windows Live ID as an administrative user a legitimate security concern, and, if so, is the security precaution listed below effective on the Surface RT? Part of the reason I ask the question is that I do not fully understand how the BitLocker recovery key process works when it is initially stored on the Microsoft servers.

Proposed Surface Security Precaution.

1. Set-up new User Account. Make it a local account which does not require signing into Microsoft.

2. Change type of new user account to “administrator”from Control Panel.

3. Manage User accounts and change account “type”of Microsoft login account to standard (not administrator).

4. From administrator account back-up BitLocker encryption key (go to control panel, Bitlocker).

5. Use local admin account for any data whichcannot be compromised.

6. Depending on the strength of your password, you should now be protected in the event your data on the Microsoft servers is hacked into or Microsoft is forced to divulge your Windows Live credentials and password.
[Microsoft Surface] GoodDayToDie:
In theory, yeah that works. Lots of potential pitfalls, though. Make sure that sensitive data is stored with ACLs that only allow the Admin user access. Don't use UAC to gain access to that data from the non-Admin account via the Admin credentials (this modifies the ACLs). Hope there's no local elevation of privilege vulnerabilities (there are some, whether they're currently known or not).

Mind, these attacks are only relevant in the case of somebody gaining access to your Surface already. Me knowing you Microsoft Account username and password wouldn't let me remotely log into your Surface, for example.
[Microsoft Surface] fairfax777:
Still Concerned about security

Thank you for your response. I wish I could say your answer puts me at ease. The fact you are from Seattle makes me give more credence to your statement about the existing vulnerabilities in the elevation of privileges area. Do you know if a new BitLocker Recovery Key is created when a user establishes a new Local Administrative User Account and changes the Windows Live User account to Non-Admin? If so, when does this happen exactly? I thought I read on the MicroSoft website that a recovery key is only established when signing into MicroSoft for the first time. It seems to me that if its the same BitLocker recovery key after making the User Account changes I talked about as a proposed security procedure, then the ultimate decision as to whether to reveal the contents of my surface may rest with someone other than myself because hackers could steal the recovery key from MicroSoft, or MicroSoft could be forced to provide this recovery key to a third party.

If this concern is valid, or am I missing something here? Could you recommend any procedure for putting the final decision to reveal data back into the Surface owners hands?
[Microsoft Surface] paulinodf:
Everything working now, thank you guys.

My challenge now is to make surface run mkv files with subtitles (ANSI condification)
[Microsoft Surface] lilstevie:
I would be more concerned about privilege escalation exploits as they run on the device while you are using it and logged in, at which point the drive is unlocked for access already. BitLocker recovery really is more of an aid for someone who has physical access to your device trying to gain access to your files when they do not have a login for the computer. In the old days we used to be able to just boot up a cd or usb stick with Linux or even windows2go and have access to all the files without having to log in to your account. With BitLocker this is a bit harder as a recovery key is needed for this to occur.
[Microsoft Surface] GoodDayToDie:
@lilstevie is correct. The fact that you were worried about ACLs and account separation suggested that the attack vector you were concerned about is an online attack by malware or a "guest" user (anybody with physical access tot he online device but who doesn't know your login credentials). If you're worried about protecting a device against theft (and note that it needs to be turned off instead of merely suspended for this to matter), then BitLocker is your protection, but that's a different attack vector.

BL recovery keys are not typically revoked or rotated; it is expected that once such a key is generated, it will be stored securely and always be usable. You can do it manually if you desire, using the manage-bde command-line tool. I do not know whether it's possible to prevent uploading the BL key to Microsoft, although it probably is.
[Microsoft Surface] Riccojames:
asus tf600f windows rt apps on the go

Hi All.

I bought this tablet for using with my work as I am out and about throughout the weekdays.

Really need to find the best way of syncing my outlook and calendar before I leave the office but obviously RT does not have normal outlook with contacts and calendar to do this the easy way.

The second thing I am struggling with is finding an app that uses GPS rather than my mobile data for navigation, any ideas?

Lastly I bought a leather type case with built in keyboard but the keyboard and charge socket is directly in line with the tablet holding brackets so can not be used. Any suggestions for a good case and keyboard? Even if they are put together in a small case separately.

TIA

Ricco
[Microsoft Surface] GoodDayToDie:
Apps use the Windows Location Framework for getting your location. The WLF will use WiFi data by default, but if there's a GPS available it will also use that (for more precision, or to get a fix where WiFi triangulation doesn't work).

If you use an Exchange server, just set it up in the built-in Mail app (or Calendar app, or People app...) and everything will automatically sync with Outlook.
[Microsoft Surface] Riccojames:
windows location frame work navigation

Thank you for you reply, as a new person to the tablet market I am still not understanding some of this...

We do not use an exchange server for email just IMAP or POP.
[Microsoft Surface] GoodDayToDie:
Using IMAP on both Outlook and on the tablet will cause mail to be kept in sync (folders, message read-unread state, stuff like that). POP3 doesn't do that; don't use it (it's antique and awful).

If you want to sync calendars and contacts, I believe there's an "Outlook Connector" app/plugin for the PC that will keep your Outlook calendar and address book synced with your Windows Live one. Since the Windows Live calendar and contacts sync to the tablet by default, this can be used to set up automatic syncing between the PC and tablet.
[Microsoft Surface] samgu:
I just changed my Surface's language to portuguese and all the critical updates I have done when the English language was active are showing in Windows Update again. Is this normal?
[Microsoft Surface] GoodDayToDie:
For updates which modify any user-facing text, yes. Locale-specific stuff is stored in .MUI files which accompany the binaries. To save space, most versions of Windows don't install all the MUIs by default - they're individually small, but there are a ton of them. Switching to a new language for the first time unpacks new MUIs, but updates that were previously installed for those MUIs will be missing.

The update process should be very quick with tiny downloads, though.
[Microsoft Surface] samgu:
Thank you for your reply! I tried updating but now the Surface became unstable. Microsoft apps like Finance or Sports don't open; I see the splash screen but then it goes straight to the desktop. Even Google and ESPN app are not working. Should I restore my surface?
[Microsoft Surface] samgu:
Just a quick reply about my problem. I performed several restores on my Surface and figured out the the apps start to crash after I implement the tip 13. Enable Hidden Start Screen Animation, from the [REF] *Surface Hints, Tips and Registry Tweaks topic.
[Microsoft Surface] netham45:
I had that same result on my desktop. It was Explorer crashing, not the apps, though, which will give pretty much the same effect.
[Microsoft Surface] samgu:
I had ramdom apps crashing too. During my tests, Google app crashed once, but didn't crash later. What I can confirm is that after I disabled the tip 13 and unselected the IPV6 option on my wireless network adapter, the Surface have been running for 5 days without any crash, freeze or other problem!!!! :good:
[Microsoft Surface] sid8810:
Q. Is there a way to increase colour saturation on the surface?
[Microsoft Surface] Mantenner:
android for surface rt

Ok, so this is probably a super dumb question and im sure i'll get raged at, but i have to know, could we get android to run on our surface? I know that there is a function to boot from usb, although i have no idea how that could help get android to boot, its just a thought, please dont rip me down :)