Microsoft fixes taskbar flickering and other issues in Surface Pro 9

If you have one of the Intel-based Surface Pro 9 tablets, there is an important update for you to get from Windows Update. Microsoft has fully released the July 2024 firmware update with fixes for taskbar flickering, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity issues, and the problem with the USB-C port not working after booting up the computer.

Note that the update is not applicable to the Surface Pro 9 with the Microsoft SQ3 processor.

Here is the official changelog:

The following update is available for Surface Pro 9 with Intel Processor devices running Windows 10 October 2022 Update, Version 22H2, or greater.

Improvements and fixes:

• Addresses issues related to recovery of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections when device is on Standby and improves connection reliability.
• Resolves a problem causing taskbar flickering and occasional device freezing when using a Slim Pen.
• Resolves an issue that prevented the device from using the USB-C functionality after the system had booted.

Here is the list of new drivers in the latest firmware update:

Here is extra information about the release:

The Surface Pro 9 (both Intel and ARM-based versions) has a six-year lifecycle. It is expected to run out of support on October 25, 2028.