Was just writing an email and...

[CrippsCorner]

My surface turned itself off

Didn't know to what stage at first, but hit the power button and it came back to life, battery sitting at 30%... anyone else had this? Seemed completely and utterly random. Hopefully it was a one off!

 

[mitchellvii]

My surface turned itself off

Didn't know to what stage at first, but hit the power button and it came back to life, battery sitting at 30%... anyone else had this? Seemed completely and utterly random. Hopefully it was a one off!

What was your email about? The latest update included a desperation trigger to prevent users from sending embarrassing emails

Sent from Boards for Windows on Windows 8

 

[tonyz3]

Maybe your power settings are set got that. Funny but every time I see your avatar I see my great aunt..:disappointed:

 

[EuroKnuter]

The only thought that comes to mind (other than the obvious 'is this device defective?' thought) is that updates will force a shutdown/restart after a period of time. I don't suppose you remember noticing a message to this effect? I seem to recall you're a new owner, therefore a couple of updates may be queued up for you. Just a thought. It's not 'normal' behavior' to just shut down randomly.

 

[tonyz3]

Yep check the updates...than the power settings than get a hair cut.

 

[CrippsCorner]

I wish I had hair like that (well maybe not quite like that) but it's still better than balding!

Anyway, yeah I'm new to my Surface but I did already download about 12 updates the day I turned it on. Didn't notice anymore pending...

 

[tonyz3]

Lol... sometimes the updates pop up well after the initial one s. Asks try to go to desk top to do the updates...controls panel to see if any there.