Windows 10: Unable to rename Surface Pro 7

Discus and support Unable to rename Surface Pro 7 in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I have a Surface Pro 7 running Windows 11. When I attempt to rename the PC the option is disabled Grayed out in settings.It seems like my account does... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by zBernie, Apr 11, 2022.

  1. zBernie Win User

    Unable to rename Surface Pro 7


    I have a Surface Pro 7 running Windows 11. When I attempt to rename the PC the option is disabled Grayed out in settings.It seems like my account does not have administrator permissions. I don't understand this since I am the only user.How can I rename my Surface Pro 7?

    :)
     
    zBernie, Apr 11, 2022
    #1
  2. Mr-DJ Win User

    Renaming Surface Pro

    I am changing the name of my new Surface Pro from a series of numbers-letters to "DJ-Surface Pro". But it tells me I am using a character not allowed, and then lists all of the unacceptable characters. The list does NOT include the dash, which is the
    only character I am using. Windows 10 Pro. version 1709.
     
    Mr-DJ, Apr 11, 2022
    #2
  3. 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?
     
    jaburmester, Apr 11, 2022
    #3
  4. Megahertz Win User

    Unable to rename Surface Pro 7

    Mirroring Surface Pro 7 to Sony Android TV?

    The Sony TV has a Android OS that can receive AirPlay (Apple) and your Surface Pro 7 has Windows.
    I suggest you go to a Sony forum and ask how to connect a Windows Surface Pro 7 wireless to your Sony TV.
     
    Megahertz, Apr 11, 2022
    #4
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