Microsoft Surface Go2 or Go3 - Type Cover - Charcoal keyboard

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Pressing the fingerprint reader at the Windows sign-in screen has no response and appears not to be recognized.

Microsoft Surface Go 3 review: small Windows 11 tablet can’t

You really do need a good keyboard if you want to maximize the value of your Surface Go or Surface Go 2. But you don't have to pay Microsoft's prices, which, frankly, are a little crazy.Pressing a number or letter results in an unexpected letter, number or symbol displaying on the screen. If the LED lights turn on, your problem may be with Windows and not the device itself. The next step is to reset your Surface. Here's how: Pressing the fingerprint reader at the Windows sign-in screen results in an error or other message such as "Fingerprint not recognized." Before we get into the meat of things, a word needs to be said about Windows 11. Microsoft has been beating a retreat from Windows as a touch-optimised OS for a while. With Windows 8, touch was to the fore. In Windows 10 it was an option. In Windows 11 the old “Metro” tile interface has finally been killed off. That leaves the Go 3 with an interface that is frankly only a little more touch-optimised than Windows 8 and nowhere near as finger-friendly as iOS or Android.

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Windows 10, Windows 10 Tech Preview, Windows 11Surface Go 3 required for compatibility with these drivers. These drivers and firmware are compatible with Windows 10 and Windows 11 including Enterprise versions. If the keys are working correctly in UEFI, but not in Windows: The problem is likely with the software installed on the Surface, and you'll need to reinstall. See Creating and using a USB recovery drive for Surface. If the LED lights don't turn on, there might be a hardware issue. To verify in UEFI, do the following: Make sure the language you're using on your Keyboard (the Keyboard’s layout language) matches the one you're using on your PC (the display language). For best typing results, the Keyboard and display language should match.

Microsoft’s smallest tablet PC gets Windows 11, newer chips and a small price cut but really needed more to make it worth the investment. More Powerful Processors - The Surface Go 3 now features the latest 10th generation Intel Mobile processors, including Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, resulting in faster speeds up to 3.40 GHz, particularly on the entry-level models. But it is hindered by slow chips with inconsistent, laggy performance and a poor battery life. The competition has moved on significantly since the original Go and Go 2 launched but Microsoft has not kept up. The Go 3, therefore, only makes sense if you simply must have a small Windows 11 tablet and are prepared to pay over the odds for it.