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Windows 10/11 Setup Failed on Surface Pro 3 [Easy fix]

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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There are many topics in the Microsoft Community around Surface Pro issues and the problems with installing Windows 10, updating or upgrading, are also frequent.

Many worldwide users reported that Windows 10/11 setup failed on their Surface Pro 3, so it can be pretty annoying.

Now, we’re discussing a more widespread problem that is affecting Surface Pro 3 owners.

We recently covered various problems that one might encounter when installing Windows 10 on Surface Pro 3 hybrids.

It has been brought to our attention that the latest build of Windows 10 fails to install for a good deal of users. Here’s what one of the affected users has been saying:

installed Windows 10 preview on Surface pro 3 – setup went smooth no issues and or errors, after first boot – surface became very unstable – complete hang during log on screen, or auto reboot after log on. I noticed that before the auto -reboot the screen is flickering – black and normal, system hangs, next auto reboot. I’m up to the level of resetting my surface – have the feeling this is taking hours …. wonder if all will be good in the morning. reboot/clean W8.1 pro install from USB failed with strange bios related error. I hope this is just a single surface pro 3 issue

Several forum moderators hinted that the issue might be related to Connected Standby, therefore you are advised to disable that and see if the setup will work as it’s supposed to.

He then said he was able to get into safe mode, went into the event viewer, and found that the application host was crashing. Here’s another user saying that his screen flickers and that refresh/repair doesn’t work either:

Similar problems as above. I can log in, but the screen flickers every 10-15 seconds or so and is very unresponsive. Will ultimately reboot. Refresh/repair doesn’t work, nor does windows rollback. I’m currently SOL and holding off on a clean install of 8.1 hoping someone comes up with a fix.

The problem is still affecting Surface Pro 3 owners, so if you happen to know a working solution to this temporary problem, do leave your comment below and we’ll be sure to look into it and inform others.

How can I prperly install Windows 10/11 on Surface Pro 3?

How can I prperly install Windows 10/11 on Surface Pro 3?

After some time, we finally managed to find a solution for Windows 10 installation problem on Surface Pro 3 devices.

If Windows 10/11 setup failed on your Surface Pro 3, you’ll have to execute one simple command in the Command Prompt, and the above steps show exactly what you need to do.

How do I reinstall Windows 10/11 on my Surface Pro 3?

To reinstall Windows 10/11 on your Surface Pro, you need to make sure you have created a USB recovery drive. You can do this by following ourguide to backup Windows 10 in less than 5 minutes.

You can follow thisfull guide to reinstall Windows 10or use the quick guide above.

What can I do to optimize Surface Pro 3?

Newer devices have an adjustable power mode to allow you to balance your preference between best battery life and best performance. To view this setting, follow the above steps.

Because your Surface may be too hot, try moving it to a cooler spot, wait five minutes, and see if it runs faster. When possible, plug in your Surface.

If you are running a memory-intensive app, such as streaming video or playing a game, try closing it for a few minutes. That may cool your Surface down.

Keep in mind that when you turn on your PC, some programs start automatically and run in the background. You can disable these programs so they don’t run when your PC starts.

As many programs are designed to start automatically when Windows does, you might not even be realizing they’re running.

This is helpful for programs you use a lot, but not for programs you don’t use often because it increases the time it takes Windows to start.

To always keep your Surface Pro optimized, we strongly recommend using dedicated software that will take care of your components in a specialized way.

Outbyte Driver Updateris a driver monitoring and updating software package for Windows. It will scan all your device drivers and searches the web for the most recent updates.

For those of you who are beginners, keep in mind that its interface is extremely user-friendly, so it won’t give you headaches.

Outbyte Driver Updater automatically scans your entire computer for missing or outdated drivers at any time. Afterward, you can update the outdated ones or download the missing ones afresh.

Outbyte Driver Updater scans your drivers against a vast database of over 18 million driver files. Hence, you’re always likely to find the correct drivers on that database.

Outbyte Driver Updater

It seems like many users are extremely interested in discovering some efficient ways to optimize their Surface Pro 3 and if it happens to be in the same boat, we’re here to help you!

If you carefully follow the steps below, your device will surely be optimized and you’ll be able to use it without any issues.

Of course, because it is always important to be aware of and prevent any related issues, we’ve compiled a list of some of the most popular related issues that you can face on Surface Pro 3.

That would be all, if Windows 10/11 setup failed on your Surface Pro 3, after running this simple command in the Command Prompt, you should be able to install Windows 10 on your Surface Pro 3 normally.

Let us know if you face any additional questions, by leaving a comment in the section below.

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Radu Tyrsina

Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).

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Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.

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