Microsoft has started rolling out new firmware updates for Surface Laptop Studio. The latest update is available for Surface Laptop Studio devices running Windows 11, Version 23H2 or later.
The new firmware update firmware updates can’t be uninstalled or reverted to an earlier version, when you install the latest update, you’ll also get all the previous updates if your Surface doesn’t have them already. Only updates that apply to Surface will be downloaded and installed, and after the updates are installed, restart your device to complete the installation process. To restart your device, select Start , and then select Power > Restart. The update is listed as an “April 28 release” on the Surface Laptop Studio Update History page.
Changelog for April 28, 2026 Updates
Below is the complete changelog provided by Microsoft for the new updates. It includes the name and version listed in the Windows Updates and the name listed in Device Manager.
| Windows Update Name | Device Manager |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA Display Driver Update (32.0.15.9155) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU – Display adapters |
Getting the Updates via Windows Update
You can get this new Firmware Update via Windows Updates, as we detailed here:
On Windows 11:
- Go to Start > Settings (Win + I)
- Go to Windows Update and click on the Check for updates button
On Windows 10:
- Go to Start > Settings > Update & security.
- From the Windows Update tab, click Check for updates
If your Surface Laptop Studio didn’t receive the update, it should appear on the Windows Update list by now.
Downloading the Updates from Microsoft
Alternatively, you can download the latest cumulative driver and firmware update for Surface Surface Laptop Studio from Microsoft Download Center via the following links.
- Surface Laptop Studio Drivers and Firmware
https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=103505
Surface Laptop Studio Update History
How to get updates, improvements and fixes in the updates, and additional steps for Surface Laptop Studio.View
- Firmware updates can’t be uninstalled or reverted to an earlier version, when you install the latest update, you'll also get all the previous updates if your Surface doesn't have them already. Only updates that apply to Surface will be downloaded and installed, and after the updates are installed, restart your device to complete the installation process. To restart your device, select Start , and then select Power > Restart.
- Addresses potential security vulnerabilities that may allow denial of service, escalation of privilege, code execution, or information disclosure. , fixes an issue with incorrect serial numbers and model names for the device, and resolves an issue where the device incorrectly shows an “Unauthenticated battery detected” notification.View
- Addresses potential security vulnerabilities related to NVIDIA advisories CVE-2025-23309, CVE-2025-23345, and CVE-2025-23347 that may lead to escalation of privilege, denial of service, code execution, data tampering, or information disclosure. .View
- Addresses potential security vulnerabilities related to NVIDIA advisories CVE-2025-23276, CVE-2025-23281, CVE-2025-23286, and CVE-2025-23288 that may lead to escalation of privilege, denial of service, code execution, data tampering, or information disclosure and addresses an issue where the device may stop responding when customers use Surface Slim Pen 2.View
- Addresses potential security vulnerabilities related to Intel® Chipset Firmware Advisory INTEL-SA-01280 that may allow escalation of privilege or information disclosure. and addresses an issue that causedView
- Addresses potential security issues that may allow escalation of privilege, denial of service, or information disclosure. , improves stability by fixing blue screen issues related to using extended monitors, fixes interface issues between the graphics and camera to ensure stable performance, and reduces screen flickering that could potentially lead the device to stop responding or restart.View
- Enhances the stability of the device, reducing the occurrence of blue screen during instances including reboot and shutdown requests.View
- Resolves the issue with Citrix Workspace application exhibiting sluggish behavior when interacting with a virtual desktop.View
- Addresses a problem that caused the Dolby application to hang or function improperly, enhances the overall security posture of the devices, protecting customers from potential threat, addresses device security vulnerabilities against potential threats, and more.View
- Resolves the issue that was preventing the Battery Limit setting to function as expected, enhances the Battery Protection Mode feature by activating protection only when necessary, which helps extend the battery's lifespan and maintain its health, and fixes an issue that caused Smart Charging to take longer than expected to activate.View
- Addresses data collection regulatory requirements and updates the consent experience for data transmission.View
- Addresses an issue that prevented DFCI removal via network, resolves a problem that caused taskbar flickering and occasional device freezing when using Surface Slim Pen, and provides a seamless experience when connecting two devices via USB-C for direct peer-to-peer communication.View
- Enhance audio quality, improve the gaming experience for new games, and fix monitor display, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth connection issues.View
- Improve graphics stability, streaming performance, Surface Pen inking, docked monitor issues, and more.View
- Improves audio stability and this update addresses a potential security vulnerability related to Intel® Security Advisory INTEL-SA-00783, addressing CVE-2022-36392 & CVE-2022-38102.View
- Addresses issue when the battery is not charging while connected to the charger, improves Wi-Fi performance and stability, addresses issue when device may shut down when battery not fully discharged, and more.View
- Enables support for new docking accessories, improves Surface Dock2 stability, and improves Pen inking experience.View
- Improves device stability, reliability, and addresses system bugcheck and resolves Japanese IME keyboard issue.View
- Improves system graphics stability and enables Dynamic Refresh rate for Windows 11, improves touch experience, and improves performance and stability of Surface Dock and Pen.View
- Enables new Voice Clarity feature (only available on Windows 11), improves Touchpad response and reliability, and improves device audio performance and stability.View
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