Yes, the Microsoft Surface Pro operates on a distinct edition of Windows 8.
Yes, the Microsoft Surface Pro operates on a distinct edition of Windows 8.
It seems the original Windows 8 for Surface was altered or modified, possibly by Microsoft or a modder. This change might have affected performance and battery life. After removing the standard Windows 8 setup from the surface, everything functioned better and the battery lasted longer than usual—now it's around 75% after about 2.8 hours of use.
It seems the issue might stem from a problem with Microsoft’s installation. Did you perform a factory reset through the "Update and Recovery" area in your PC settings?
I repeated the command "Remove everything and reinstall windows" roughly six to seven times after observing the problems. Initially I blamed myself, but soon I understood it wasn't my fault since the same issues appeared even after reinstalling from a fresh Windows copy that only used Chrome.
In reality, not all pre-built systems run a standard version of Windows. Some brands only add drivers and unwanted software during the setup process, while others invest extra effort to fine-tune the operating system. I haven’t noticed any OEM doing anything unusual when adjusting settings, but that’s why factory images often appear compromised. Restoring from a genuine retail copy is the best solution, since fixing issues requires an authentic vanilla installation. Many companies still aim to enhance user experience, which is why I prefer using a standard or vanilla OEM disk right away after receiving a pre-built machine.
Windows 8 on the Surface Pro matches the version sold in shops—it's standard. The main customization Microsoft added was drivers for the device and Office Downloader/Activator. As noted, the problems you're encountering aren't widespread, and this is the first time I've heard about them. If your system appears corrupted, you can obtain a fresh recovery image from Microsoft's website: http://www.microsoft.com/surface/en-us/s...overyimage My recommendation is to stick with software that resolves these issues.
The issue has been resolved after updating from a new copy on Microsoft's site. No problems arose, and it's been more than 24 hours since the fix—great!
Sure, I enjoyed testing Ubuntu for a while. After fixing everything, I downloaded Windows 8.1 Pro straight from Microsoft and it worked perfectly.