If you are in a situation that you can’t get access to the internet on your Surface PC, you will need to download its drivers and firmware update somewhere else to offline update your Surface device. The download can also be handy when you need to do a clean install or troubleshoot driver problems of your Surface devices.

The following links will bring you to the corresponding individual Microsoft Surface drivers and firmware download page. Through the Microsoft official download page, you can download the latest drivers and firmware for your Surface.

1. Whenever it was connected, either it'd cause the Surface to sleep (as soon as it was connected), or the trackpad would stop working. I decided to update all the drivers/firmware via the Surface Pro 3 MSI. Windows Updates claims to be up to date. Device Manager states that the Type Cover driver is missing. Where exactly do I get the driver for this?
2. Fixes: - Surface Type Cover Filter Device update (v2.0.1193.0) enables full support for Japanese Surface Pro Type Covers. Surface Pen Settings driver update (v4.0.112.1) enables new functionality with the Surface app, available for free in the Windows Store.

1Quick links to download drivers and firmware updates for all Microsoft Surface PCs

Reinstall the Surface Type Cover driver If shutting down doesn't fix the problem, try reinstalling the driver for your Surface Type Cover. In the search box on the taskbar, type device manager, and select Device Manager in the results. Expand Keyboards. Right-click Surface Type Cover Filter Device. Select Uninstall OK. Surface Pro System Aggregator Firmware update (v3.9.750.0) adds support for Microsoft Surface Dock on Surface Pro 3. Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Type Cover drivers set update adds support for the Surface Pro 4 Type Cover on Surface Pro 3. Driver Updates: - Surface Type Cover Filter Device driver (v.1.1.360.0).

Surface Type Cover Filter Device Driver Surface Pro 32

2How to install Surface drivers and firmware update

Depending on which Surface model you have, the steps to install Surface drivers and firmware are in similar ways.

Surface Type Cover Filter Device Driver Surface Pro 3 Surface

• After you download, you can install the drivers and firmware by open the file you downloaded
  
• It will show the installation screen. Click Next to continue.
  
• It will ask you to accept the agreement. Accept and click Next to continue.
  
• Choose installation path. Click Next to continue.
  
• Finally, click Install to start the drivers and firmware installation progress.
  
• After finish installation, you will need to restart your Surface Pro to finish updating your system.

Best Accessories for Microsoft Surface

With the right set of accessories, you can boost your Surface's productivity to the next level. Here we have some of the best accessories you should get for your Surface devices.

Those are the top must-have accessories for Microsoft Surface devices so far. With Surface Pen, Surface Dock, Surface Precision Mouse, and microSD card will significantly increase your Surface performance, storage, and productivity.

What if you own the Microsoft Surface Pro tablet and the type cover stops working? I mean you can still work on the tablet by adding any other USB or Bluetooth keyboard but what’s a Surface without its Type Cover. If you are also experiencing this issue with your Microsoft Surface tablet then here are some fixes we have here which you can use to get the Type cover working again. There are only possible methods which could be working for you.

Method 1

This method is for the Microsoft Surface running Windows 8 or Windows 8.1; this method is very simple and quick.

1. Right click on Start button and select “Device Manager.”
2. In Device Manager find the Unknown Devices with a yellow triangle on it.
3. Right click on the unknown device and select “Update Driver Software.”
4. Click on “Let me pick from a list of device drivers” and select Keyboard and then click next.
5. Select HID keyboard device and click Finish.

If you see an Unknown device in Device Manager, repeat this process with that device too. The Keyboard should be working by now and if not then you might have to refresh the Windows because some corrupt drivers were keeping the keyboard from working. To refresh the PC, go to Settings > Update and Recovery > select “Refresh your PC without affecting your files.”

Method 2

This method is working perfectly on Microsoft Surface Pro 3 and later. Also, it is a very easy method, follow these simple steps to get your Type cover working again.

1. Turn off your Microsoft Surface and connect the Type cover now to the tablet
2. Now hold the Volume up and power button together to turn on the tablet.
3. The tablet will boot into the BIOS menu
4. The keyboard and trackpad must be working in the BIOS menu.
5. Do not change anything in the BIOS menu, press the Esc key then press Enter

This method is reported working for most of the Microsoft Surface Type Cover perfectly. If any of this method is not working for you, then You have to get your Type Cover checked by the service center. If you have access to any other Type cover (from your friends), then try to connect it to your tablet. If it works, then it is bad news that your Type Cover might be malfunctioning and get it repaired or buy a new one. If you know any method not listed here to fix the problem, do share that with us in the comment section.