Windows 10: Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Full Reset Issues - No Microsoft Store & Cannot Activate

Hi there,


I've recently reset my surface due to major lag issues. I figured the best way was to wipe everything clean, so I chose the Reset function to restore everything to factory setting. Two things now happen:


1. Microsoft Store is gone (along with StickyNotes, Calculator, etc)

2. Windows will not re-activate itself


I've seen many articles detailing how to get the Store back, from the PowerShell admin commands to resetting again. I've reset my computer 3 times in the last 3 days in an effort to try to gain these features back, with no luck. Trying to download even CALCULATOR, of all things, gives me that same missing-store-link error message. I've tried WSRESET as well, no luck.


Thankfully MS Surface can still run normal programs that don't go through the App Store interface but now I am really frustrated because I am left with a MS Surface that can't even run netflix without using the web login.


Do I need to restore yet again? and If so, what should I do differently this time? Thank you.


Note: Upon each reboot, Windows 10 Enterprise was installed. I didn;t pick it, it just landed on there.

:)

 

Problem updating Windows Surface Pro 4 with Windows 10 feature updates

Hi,

I have manage to install image for Microsoft Surface Pro 4 by going to https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/...erecoveryimage and download a recovery image for Microsoft Surface Pro 4.

What I did to reset your Surface from a USB recovery drive was:
Step 1: Make sure your Surface is turned off and plugged in (hold down the power
button for 30 seconds).
Step 2: Insert the USB recovery drive into the USB port on your Surface.
Step 3: Press and hold the volume-down button while you press and release the
power button on your Surface.
Step 4: When the Surface logo appears, release the volume button.
Step 5: When prompted, select the language and keyboard layout you want.
Step 6: Select Troubleshoot > Reset your PC.
If prompted for a recovery key, select Skip this drive at the bottom of the
screen.
Step 7: Select the target operating system you wish to reset. This
refers to the current operating system installed on your Surface.
Step 8: Select Yes, repartition the drives, and on the next page, select Next.
Step 9: Choose Just remove my files.
Step 10: Select Reset.
Surface restarts and the Surface logo displays while the reset process continues
(this can take a while).

This always fails and I have to do the below which continues installation.
Windows 10 Installation Media:

1. Insert the Media (DVD/USB) in your PC and restart.
2. Boot from the media.
3. Select Repair Your Computer.

Select Troubleshoot.

1. Choose Command Prompt from the menu:

Type in the command:
Diskpart
Type in the command:
List disk (Note which disk is your Boot drive number mine is 0)
Type in the command:
Sel disk 0
Type in the command:
List vol (Note which volume is the EFI partition mine is 4)
Type in the command:
Sel vol 4
Type in the command:
assign letter=V:
Type in the command:
Exit
Type in the command:
V:
After you have assigned a drive letter Using Diskpart You can format the EFI partition:
Example: if you assigned a letter V to the partition the command would be:
format V: /FS:FAT32
Type in the command:
bcdboot C:\windows /s V: /f UEFI


Now I have an issue that I cannot install Feature Updates. They keep failing to install.
Any ideas how to resolve issue?

 

What is the best power supply for Microsoft Surface Pro 4


I am wondering what is the best power supply to purchase for Microsoft Surface Pro 4 to carry around in case I need to recharge it.

The power supply that came with Microsoft Surface Pro 4 will be staying at home.

Thank you for all suggestions.

 

Updates for Surface Book and Surface Pro 4 - April 5th 2017

Source: Updates for Surface Book and Surface Pro 4 (05 April 2017) Surface


See also:

• Microsoft Surface Book update history | Surface firmware updates
• Microsoft Surface Pro 4 update history | Surface firmware updates