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Q102344: Microsoft Product Support Options Q&A

Article: Q102344
Product(s): Microsoft Product Support Information
Version(s): 
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbenable kbEnableHear
Last Modified: 20-MAY-2002

SUMMARY
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This article provides answers to frequently asked questions about the support
options available to customers using Microsoft products.

NOTE: Microsoft support services are subject to Microsoft's prices, terms, and
conditions that are in place at the time the service is used.

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1. Q. Where can I obtain presale information (such as pricing, upgrade policies,
  release dates, and so forth) for Microsoft products?

  A. Call Microsoft Consumer Sales at (800) 426-9400. If you are outside the
  United States, contact the Microsoft subsidiary for your area. To locate your
  subsidiary, see the Microsoft World Wide Offices Web site at:

  http://www.microsoft.com/worldwide/default.htm

2. Q. How can I get the latest printer driver for my printer?

  A. Check with the manufacturer of the printer driver for the latest version.
  Other places you can check include the Microsoft Download Center
  (http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/search.asp) and the Microsoft FTP site
  (ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/softlib).

3. Q. Where can I go for product support for Microsoft products?

  A. You can get additional product support from the following sources:
   - Microsoft Product Support Services (PSS). You can reach Microsoft Product
     Support Services between 6:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. Pacific time, Monday
     through Friday. To obtain the support phone number for your product, refer
     to your product literature or call (800) 426-9400 and select option 1. You
     may also get support phone numbers and options information from the
     following Microsoft web site:

  http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;EN-US;CNTACTMS

4. Q. If I call for support or post a message on the internet, what information
  should I include?

  A. When you call or post a message, you should be at your computer and have
  the appropriate product documentation at hand. Be prepared to give the
  following information:
   - The version number of Microsoft product you are using.

   - The type of hardware you are using, including network hardware if
     applicable, and the operating environment that you are using.

   - The contents of your Config.sys and Autoexec.bat files and
     network-configuration files, if any.

   - The exact wording of any messages that appeared on your screen.

   - A description of what happened and what you were doing when the problem
     occurred.

   - The smallest number of steps to reproduce the problem.

   - The steps you have already taken to correct the problem.

5. Q. I have a hearing impairment. Where can I get additional product support on
  Microsoft products?

  A. Microsoft Product Support Services provides support to customers who are
  deaf or hard of hearing. Using a special TDD/TT modem, call (425) 635-4948
  between 6:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. Pacific time, Monday through Friday.

Additional query words:

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Keywords          : kbenable kbEnableHear 
Issue type        : kbinfo

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