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09-11-2007
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| | included Microsoft support I am considering purchasing Windows Vista Ultimate from my local retail store. A full, retail, Microsoft OS. A $399.95 cash on the barrel-head pop to my wallet Can anyone here tell me what support Microsoft includes with this product. Many other software manufactures do include some support, even it's only for 30 - 90 days. |
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09-11-2007
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| | Re: included Microsoft support Free installation support and two support requests afterward within 90 days of product activation. -- Carey Frisch Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User -------------------------------------------------------------------- "mgm" wrote: I am considering purchasing Windows Vista Ultimate from my local retail store. A full, retail, Microsoft OS. A $399.95 cash on the barrel-head pop to my wallet Can anyone here tell me what support Microsoft includes with this product. Many other software manufactures do include some support, even it's only for 30 - 90 days. |
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09-11-2007
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| | Re: included Microsoft support Thank you for such a speedy reply but I would really appreciate is a link to Microsoft's website with all of the details of their included support; i.e. is that telephone support you're referring to or just email? I've done an numerous searches on MS's website but I can't find any official reference to included technical support for it's retail purchased OS. "Carey Frisch [MVP]" <cnfrisch@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:0A49B49E-6492-42E3-A376-C9686071A464@xxxxxx Quote: > Free installation support and two support requests afterward > within 90 days of product activation. > > -- > Carey Frisch > Microsoft MVP > Windows Shell/User > > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > > "mgm" wrote: > > I am considering purchasing Windows Vista Ultimate from my local retail > store. A full, retail, Microsoft OS. A $399.95 cash on the barrel-head > pop > to my wallet > Can anyone here tell me what support Microsoft includes with this product. > Many other software manufactures do include some support, even it's only > for > 30 - 90 days. > > |
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09-11-2007
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| | Re: included Microsoft support my professionnal suggestion is forget vista stay with xp or linux -- Jonathan Perreault Personnal Advice To You: #1: Do Not Undermine Windows's Work, Or It'll Undermine You As A User. #2: Torture Windows (Any) Now Before It Tortures You Best Comments From Users: No Matter The Problem Even With Linux, It's Microsoft's And Windows's Faults A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools. "mgm" <mgmombo@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:uZjRgeO9HHA.4420@xxxxxx Quote: > Thank you for such a speedy reply but I would really appreciate is a link > to Microsoft's website with all of the details of their included support; > i.e. is that telephone support you're referring to or just email? I've > done an numerous searches on MS's website but I can't find any official > reference to included technical support for it's retail purchased OS. > "Carey Frisch [MVP]" <cnfrisch@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:0A49B49E-6492-42E3-A376-C9686071A464@xxxxxx Quote: >> Free installation support and two support requests afterward >> within 90 days of product activation. >> >> -- >> Carey Frisch >> Microsoft MVP >> Windows Shell/User >> >> -------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> "mgm" wrote: >> >> I am considering purchasing Windows Vista Ultimate from my local retail >> store. A full, retail, Microsoft OS. A $399.95 cash on the barrel-head >> pop >> to my wallet >> Can anyone here tell me what support Microsoft includes with this >> product. >> Many other software manufactures do include some support, even it's only >> for >> 30 - 90 days. >> >> > |
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09-11-2007
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| | Re: included Microsoft support https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...px?gprid=11734 -- Carey Frisch Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User -------------------------------------------------------------------- "mgm" <mgmombo@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:uZjRgeO9HHA.4420@xxxxxx Thank you for such a speedy reply but I would really appreciate is a link to Microsoft's website with all of the details of their included support; i.e. is that telephone support you're referring to or just email? I've done an numerous searches on MS's website but I can't find any official reference to included technical support for it's retail purchased OS. "Carey Frisch [MVP]" <cnfrisch@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:0A49B49E-6492-42E3-A376-C9686071A464@xxxxxx Quote: > Free installation support and two support requests afterward > within 90 days of product activation. > > -- > Carey Frisch > Microsoft MVP > Windows Shell/User > > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > > "mgm" wrote: > > I am considering purchasing Windows Vista Ultimate from my local retail > store. A full, retail, Microsoft OS. A $399.95 cash on the barrel-head > pop > to my wallet > Can anyone here tell me what support Microsoft includes with this product. > Many other software manufactures do include some support, even it's only > for > 30 - 90 days. > > |
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09-11-2007
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| | Re: included Microsoft support Whew... found the link. http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...ursOfOperation. Hmm, it would be nice if they included the telephone number too. "mgm" <mgmombo@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:uZjRgeO9HHA.4420@xxxxxx Quote: > Thank you for such a speedy reply but I would really appreciate is a link > to Microsoft's website with all of the details of their included support; > i.e. is that telephone support you're referring to or just email? I've > done an numerous searches on MS's website but I can't find any official > reference to included technical support for it's retail purchased OS. > "Carey Frisch [MVP]" <cnfrisch@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:0A49B49E-6492-42E3-A376-C9686071A464@xxxxxx Quote: >> Free installation support and two support requests afterward >> within 90 days of product activation. >> >> -- >> Carey Frisch >> Microsoft MVP >> Windows Shell/User >> >> -------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> "mgm" wrote: >> >> I am considering purchasing Windows Vista Ultimate from my local retail >> store. A full, retail, Microsoft OS. A $399.95 cash on the barrel-head >> pop >> to my wallet >> Can anyone here tell me what support Microsoft includes with this >> product. >> Many other software manufactures do include some support, even it's only >> for >> 30 - 90 days. >> >> > |
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09-11-2007
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| | Re: included Microsoft support For some of us, staying with the old or the limited few isn't an option. I earn money assisting others, "the typical home user" with their PC needs. New computers have Vista so this is what I have to learn to support. Most end users use Microsoft products because they are the most user friendly platforms available; they're not perfect but then I'm not excepting the Garden of Eden either. Yes, Microsoft is BIG and it's easy to take shots at BIG targets. But did anyone ever think that Microsoft just might be big because they are the are also good? Microsoft offers the best available OS's out there for the general population, the majority of users. "jonathan perreault" <jonperreault@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:44AC7720-A2FC-48A8-BBC3-EC583B530162@xxxxxx Quote: > my professionnal suggestion is forget vista stay with xp or linux > > > -- > Jonathan Perreault > > Personnal Advice To You: > #1: Do Not Undermine Windows's Work, Or It'll Undermine You As A User. > #2: Torture Windows (Any) Now Before It Tortures You > > Best Comments From Users: > No Matter The Problem Even With Linux, It's Microsoft's And Windows's > Faults > > A common mistake that people make when trying to design something > completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools. > "mgm" <mgmombo@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:uZjRgeO9HHA.4420@xxxxxx Quote: >> Thank you for such a speedy reply but I would really appreciate is a link >> to Microsoft's website with all of the details of their included support; >> i.e. is that telephone support you're referring to or just email? I've >> done an numerous searches on MS's website but I can't find any official >> reference to included technical support for it's retail purchased OS. >> "Carey Frisch [MVP]" <cnfrisch@xxxxxx> wrote in message >> news:0A49B49E-6492-42E3-A376-C9686071A464@xxxxxx Quote: >>> Free installation support and two support requests afterward >>> within 90 days of product activation. >>> >>> -- >>> Carey Frisch >>> Microsoft MVP >>> Windows Shell/User >>> >>> -------------------------------------------------------------------- >>> >>> "mgm" wrote: >>> >>> I am considering purchasing Windows Vista Ultimate from my local retail >>> store. A full, retail, Microsoft OS. A $399.95 cash on the barrel-head >>> pop >>> to my wallet >>> Can anyone here tell me what support Microsoft includes with this >>> product. >>> Many other software manufactures do include some support, even it's only >>> for >>> 30 - 90 days. >>> >>> >> |
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09-11-2007
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| | Re: included Microsoft support To Answer Question: "did anyone ever think that Microsoft just might be big because they are the are also good?" YEAH RIGHT even god The Almighty couldn't make windows something good, not to mention perfect Microsoft offers the best available OS's out there for the general population, the majority of users. You're joking around right? -- Jonathan Perreault Personnal Advice To You: #1: Do Not Undermine Windows's Work, Or It'll Undermine You As A User. #2: Torture Windows (Any) Now Before It Tortures You Best Comments From Users: No Matter The Problem Even With Linux, It's Microsoft's And Windows's Faults A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools. "mgm" <mgmombo@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:erpsS4O9HHA.5316@xxxxxx Quote: > For some of us, staying with the old or the limited few isn't an option. > I earn money assisting others, "the typical home user" with their PC > needs. New computers have Vista so this is what I have to learn to > support. Most end users use Microsoft products because they are the most > user friendly platforms available; they're not perfect but then I'm not > excepting the Garden of Eden either. Yes, Microsoft is BIG and it's easy > to take shots at BIG targets. But did anyone ever think that Microsoft > just might be big because they are the are also good? Microsoft offers the > best available OS's out there for the general population, the majority of > users. > > "jonathan perreault" <jonperreault@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:44AC7720-A2FC-48A8-BBC3-EC583B530162@xxxxxx Quote: >> my professionnal suggestion is forget vista stay with xp or linux >> >> >> -- >> Jonathan Perreault >> >> Personnal Advice To You: >> #1: Do Not Undermine Windows's Work, Or It'll Undermine You As A User. >> #2: Torture Windows (Any) Now Before It Tortures You >> >> Best Comments From Users: >> No Matter The Problem Even With Linux, It's Microsoft's And Windows's >> Faults >> >> A common mistake that people make when trying to design something >> completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools. >> "mgm" <mgmombo@xxxxxx> wrote in message >> news:uZjRgeO9HHA.4420@xxxxxx Quote: >>> Thank you for such a speedy reply but I would really appreciate is a >>> link to Microsoft's website with all of the details of their included >>> support; i.e. is that telephone support you're referring to or just >>> email? I've done an numerous searches on MS's website but I can't find >>> any official reference to included technical support for it's retail >>> purchased OS. >>> "Carey Frisch [MVP]" <cnfrisch@xxxxxx> wrote in message >>> news:0A49B49E-6492-42E3-A376-C9686071A464@xxxxxx >>>> Free installation support and two support requests afterward >>>> within 90 days of product activation. >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Carey Frisch >>>> Microsoft MVP >>>> Windows Shell/User >>>> >>>> -------------------------------------------------------------------- >>>> >>>> "mgm" wrote: >>>> >>>> I am considering purchasing Windows Vista Ultimate from my local retail >>>> store. A full, retail, Microsoft OS. A $399.95 cash on the barrel-head >>>> pop >>>> to my wallet >>>> Can anyone here tell me what support Microsoft includes with this >>>> product. >>>> Many other software manufactures do include some support, even it's >>>> only for >>>> 30 - 90 days. >>>> >>>> >>> >>> > |
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09-12-2007
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| | Re: included Microsoft support Look again. Phone number for USA is in the third column. -Paul Randall "mgm" <mgmombo@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:eodGSoO9HHA.4584@xxxxxx Quote: > Whew... found the link. > http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...ursOfOperation. > Hmm, it would be nice if they included the telephone number too. > > "mgm" <mgmombo@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:uZjRgeO9HHA.4420@xxxxxx Quote: >> Thank you for such a speedy reply but I would really appreciate is a link >> to Microsoft's website with all of the details of their included support; >> i.e. is that telephone support you're referring to or just email? I've >> done an numerous searches on MS's website but I can't find any official >> reference to included technical support for it's retail purchased OS. >> "Carey Frisch [MVP]" <cnfrisch@xxxxxx> wrote in message >> news:0A49B49E-6492-42E3-A376-C9686071A464@xxxxxx Quote: >>> Free installation support and two support requests afterward >>> within 90 days of product activation. >>> >>> -- >>> Carey Frisch >>> Microsoft MVP >>> Windows Shell/User >>> >>> -------------------------------------------------------------------- >>> >>> "mgm" wrote: >>> >>> I am considering purchasing Windows Vista Ultimate from my local retail >>> store. A full, retail, Microsoft OS. A $399.95 cash on the barrel-head >>> pop >>> to my wallet >>> Can anyone here tell me what support Microsoft includes with this >>> product. >>> Many other software manufactures do include some support, even it's only >>> for >>> 30 - 90 days. >>> >>> >> > |
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