groove music
I am an already pirated professionally recorded bmi registered songwriter — I was checking my website to see what I can do to improve it - I checked a link and it came up microsoft groove. What happened next is that microsoft groove high jacked two recording tests of audacity from my library of my vocable and microphone test. There they were two more pieces of piracy. One it is my website, two it is my computer, three it is my "intellectual unreleased property." groove music has no business getting into what is on my computer - these were just tests - not even songs. This is unethical and privacy invasion. Then microsoft would not allow me to send feedback, which cost me time, and it is precious beyond money.
microsoft solitaire collection: microsoft ruined a once great game
On my old Windows computers (Windows 8, 7, XP), Microsoft solitaire was the best! No ads, no registration, etc. Now they want you to upgrade to Microsoft premium Solitaire if you want no ads. They even tried to make me sign up for Xbox. I don't want that! I miss the old solitaire. I am calling Microsoft right now to complain. This is disturbing. They should be arrested.
I agree. I wish all the ads had a mute button, or none of the ads had one. Not a mixture. The game itself seems to be less user-friendly. On the random setting before, I would win about one in four games. Now it seems less than one in twenty. And the abruptness when the game decides you can go no further. Let that be the player's decision.
I can sympathize. Computers used to come with preloaded games that was under your control. My last computer did not provide any games loaded. So when I ordered this computer from Best Buy I requested that Solitaire games must come with the computer. Well, I got games but they are linked to Microsoft. I don't have the same controls over the games. The computer needs to be linked to Wi fi and there are countless advertisements after every other game play. Plus a constant barrage of up-sale advertisements from Microsoft Collection that I must watch before the the next game loads. But, now these advertisements will hang, freeze and lock-up the computer esp. the Jewel game specifically. The only fix is to hit the off switch and restart the computer.
It now happens everyday. I wonder if it some kind of backlash for reporting the problem?
The new advertisements are totally annoying. The same ones run repeatedly until another set takes over. The only way to avoid them is to subscribe to an ad free option.
I can't believe Microsoft needs the ad revenue.
Completely agree--Microsoft solitaire is no longer my go-to distraction during work. It now puts you in a never-ending cycle of ads you can't get out of it, the ads are incredibly irritating, and I'm writing to all my friends and social networks (over thousands) to not use Microsoft solitaire ever again. We will replace it.
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I like playing the daily challenge games but I don't do x-box, I'm a old lady who just enjoying playing but you boot me off because i don't x box. I've been playing quit a while but now I'm booted off because I don't register on x-box
keeps going offline
Everytime...Every freaking time... I play madden 16 on xbox one and play connected franchise and play a really good game, which isn't freaking easy on all madden, and win, right towards the end i get a message that says i lost connection to ea server online and non of my game is saved. Every single freaking time. And yes i am putting all this in caps because i am pissed because every time i lose conveniently it all saves. So what the freak. This happened just now. And it has been happening for weeks and its pissing me off.
unauthorized credit card charges
The dates and the charges are as follows: 09/11/15 $21.44, 10/06/15 $20.37, 11/10/15 $4.28, 12/08/15 $6.42, 12/14/15 $16.08, 12/20/15$5.35 $1.06 $2.13 $3.21, 12/21/15 $4.28 charge pending. These are the dates and amounts that are on my Visa credit card without my authorization. I ask that these charges be refunded and further charges stopped. Thank you.
unknown charge
he charge microsoft mysterious 39 4 charge from nowhere was first reported Dec 18, 2015. microsoft mysterious 39 4 charge from nowhere charge has been reported as unauthorized by 95 users, 25 users recognized the charge as safe. Help other potential victims by sharing any available information about microsoft mysterious 39 4 charge from nowhere.
unauthorised credit card payment
16 December 2015, 5.31AM AEST $124.20 charged to my credit card. I rang Microsoft at 1.23pm 17 December to query charges and was told that the charges relate to ingame purchases for a FIFA game on an XBOX. I do not own an XBOX or a FIFA game. They were not able to tell me any account information related to MY credit card, but were able to send a microsoft verification code to the account owner's email address. This was not my email address or the email address for any of the people living in my house. They could not cancel the account or remove the credit card from the account until the account was verified with this code. Great work. The person who set up an account and fraudulently used my credit card details has more rights than I do. Microsoft did try to sell this to me as protecting my account - ignoring the fact that I did not actually have an account - a criminal has an account and is illegally using my credit card details.
email from general manager, public/ online sector uk derrick mccourt
This email states that I have won 845, 000.00 GBP in an Online Microsoft Award 2015. It also asks me to provide my personal details and not to tell anyone else about this to avoid the draw being void. I live in Australia and am sick and tired of these spam mails. It also includes a photo of both Derrick McCourt - General Manager, Public/Online Sector UK, and is signed by Michel Van Der Bel - Managing Director. Apparently at the bottom of this spam email it states that it was sponsored by Satya Nadella who is apparently the CEO/Chairman that sponsored this draw. I need for you to have this reported to the proper authorities before I go to my authorities and report being spammed. I would like you to report back to me at: jf.[protected]@bigpond.com Debra Fisher
hotmail/email
[protected]@hotmail.com, password "2006caddy", "it looks like somebody may be using your account" for months! and, nobody is using my account! i just did not logout properly! recovery failed multiple times; new account creations, that i never wanted, failed too! horrible customer care/support/ care, microsoft!
unauthorized credit card charges
My visa credit card has an unauthorised credit card payment made at Microsoft - 39 Miami, Miami, Fl. merchant reference 2524635 . The charge to my account was US dollars 1453.05 and the information I have is that 'signature used' as opposed to PIN. This charge was made to my account on November 20, 2015. I returned from the US on November 7th and I have currently have my card in my possession. How then could it be physically used for several transactions last week. I would hope that Microsoft have cctv and could track the individual who presented the card - assuming they were also asked for additional identification as is normal.
Try to contact this number [protected] and talk to accounts and billing
withdrawal from my checking account
There are 2 transaction on my bank statement. I have no idea what they are for. the withdrawals total $120.00. Couldn't find a phone number to contact them and had to file a fraud complaint with the bank. They cancelled my debit card and issued another one. What a pain. I have auto pays on almost everything. Now I have to call all those companies and change the car number. What ever this is had caused a big pain in my _ _ _.
Microsoft made a withdrawal from my checking account. I told them I do not have Xbox nor have I ever ordered anything from them. He asked for my card # and told me that they made no charge to that card. I gave him all the info and all he said was sorry. I'm on a fixed income and now I will not have enough money to pay my bills for the rest of the month. I am pissed! I need my $64.64 back in my account now.
xbox one controller
My son saved up to buy a fancy Xbox controller . Just out of the box a few weeks it stopped working . Brought it back to the store after buying the extended warranty . AS the thing was not 90 days old yet had to deal with Microsoft . Spent three hours on the phone with tec support . Nice guy did what he could so it was set up to get a new one . Then came the bomb shell, you being my son must pay the shipping . What is this about it's new it's not working you can't bring it back you have to pay half the price you paid for it to return it . I got a better idea we all wise up and stop dealing with Microsoft . Shame on you Microsoft ripping off kids for there hard earned allowance .
surface pro 4 pre-order
I'd like to express my huge disappointment and terrible customer interaction I experienced with Microsoft recently. I pre ordered the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 on 6 November, encouraged by your great advertising and marketing that you will deliver promptly on the release day. These are the facts of my experience with Microsoft: - the pre order was processed smoothly and received an email shortly after to confirm order - around ten hours later, I received an email stating you were having problems processing my order due to difficulties with my payment - I quickly logged into my PayPal accounts to verify the payments had been processed and saw your transaction had been authorized, order placed and payment pending - at this point, I tried to update my order payment details and I received an email advising my order was cancelled - I called customer service to solve this issue, your consultant advised my order was fine, she could see it was being processed and it will be delivered as promised- reference number SRX1311914184ID. An email was sent to support my call and its outcome - the next morning, I checked the order status and to my annoyance and shock it still shows as CANCELLED - I contacted customer service again to finally resolve this issue that should not be happening - your consultant advised I had to order the product again as the previous one had been cancelled. NOT HAPPY! The payment has been suspended in my account and I have no access to these funds until it is cleared. WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOUR SERVICE? I am a supporter and fan of your products, have faith in your integrity and customer satisfaction. However, I find myself totally dissatisfied, disappointed in Microsoft and cannot believe the incompetence from your team. I expect so much more from your brand. I have now decided not to order the product and my faith in Microsoft has forever been marred.
email/hotmail
[protected]@hotmail.com (password "2006caddy") "It looks like somebody may be using your account" FOR MONTHS! Recovery failed MULTIPLE TIMES; new account creations, that I NEVER WANTED failed too! Extremely poor Customer Care/Concern, Microsoft!
ms office 2016 for mac - sold under false pretenses
Before purchasing MS Office Home & Student 2016 for Mac, A Microsoft Sales rep. answered "yes" to some very direct questions about being able to record macros in this version of Excel. After purchasing the office, I quickly realized the version of Excel that comes with this MS Office suite does not have the ability to record macros. My questions are: is this version of Excel 2016 supposed to have the ability to record macros If "YES", then my version is flawed and needs repairing if "NO" then this product was mis-represented to me by the MS Sales Rep. and I will need: a full refund - WITHOUT deactivating the purchased products (which I have come to understand may not be an option), or be provided a version of Excel that does have the ability to record macros. I should also mention that I spent over 6 hours online, spoke with over 20 different MS "help" agents - many of whom simply disconnected the line, and NOT A SINGLE ONE could answer the basic question I have above. The only alternative I was provided was to create a single online support ticket for $499 - just to ask a question, and not dealing at all with the issue that the product sold doesn't operate as advertised. Misrepresenting such a product is fraud - plain and simple. Forcing me to pay $499 to deal with the problem is extortion. Microsoft should be incredibly ashamed on both fronts! You can not sell a car to someone saying it comes with a steering wheel, and provide one without - only to ask for more $$$ to see if that model of car was supposed to have a steering wheel included in the first place. I have also now understand that there is absolutely no recourse, as the SALES department refused to deal with the question about selling the product under false pretenses, and the TECHNICAL dept. continues to refer me to the $499 single support ticket - again only to ask a question about a product that only cost $150. MS online support is a COMPLETE JOKE. There are no experts, unless you are willing to shell out $499/question. I respectfully ask that this post be answered directly by a MS Sales or Technical representative, with answers on all fronts.
unhelpful tech support chat
I contacted MS technical support chat on 10/11/2015 about importing address book files from my old Mac to a Windows 10 PC. I could not find the contacts application or similar function on my PC, or clear instructions on how to do this. The tech support chat ended as soon as it started. The rep ended the session, telling me MS doesn't support Apple products and I should contact Apple. (See snapshot of chat below). This was very discouraging and disappointing. First, the rep failed to recognize that my problem is not with an Apple product, but how to transfer data files to the PC. Second, this certainly is not the way to treat a new customer, especially over a minor matter. If the rep didn't want to talk, he could have directed me to online resources. I am still searching for clear instructions to import the data files. The MS support forums are not yielding clear answers. I hope they do better next time.
windows 10
Windows 10 is a fraud. I updated for free and immediately it deleted my printer, office (Word/ Excel/ etc.), and many other capabilities I am suppose to have (and are paid for). Also, when I log on, it takes a long time for Windows 10 to bring up internet. Originally it took 15 minutes but tonight it was over an hour before Windows 10 would allow me to use internet. When I type in simple things like "Bing" or "Men's Denim Jackets", Windows 10 tells me that it does NOT know what those are. Also, when Windows 10 does work, most of the time I am still unable to do searches easily because Microsoft created Windows 10 to splatter the news all over the screen to where you are unable to find the search box and it is near impossible to remove the "garbage". If I want "garbage" (News) then I can search for it on my own. I do NOT appreciate Microsoft deciding for me when I should look at the garbage (news)! I complained to Microsoft about that and certain other problems, and well, I may as well complain to the doorknob! I recently was able to print something off after re-programming the printer back onto the computer. I am hoping this problem is permanently fixed and will NOT be deleted again, but, I have NO confidence in Microsoft! I am finally fed up with Microsoft' fraud. Microsoft cannot say that I am being unfair to them by warning others about Windows 10. I have been more than "patient" and "understanding" since Microsoft installed Windows 10! To all those being solicited by Microsoft to "update" to Windows 10: Why don't you consider getting an Apple Computer instead?!?! I have NEVER had an Apple Computer, but, I have heard that they don't have the problems, aggravation, and heartache like Windows does. I am seriously considering looking into Apple because Microsoft is a failure and disappointment. If Microsoft has any honor, they will repair my computer on their end and also add the time I have NOT had "Office". "Office" has to be renewed every year, and the time I have lost service, I want them to replace that time! It would also be nice if the head of Microsoft apologized and gave me an explanation why his company defrauded me and caused me all this unnecessary grief. I know! I know! The "repair", "replacement", "apology", and "explanation" are actions that will only take place in my dreams and NOT in reality. It is the sad "fact" of reality.
they made my games unplayable
For several years I have had a subscription to MSN Games, $6.99/month, allowing me one "free" game per month. I had about 30 games, but recently received a message that there was a required upgrade, which I obediently installed. The result was that only about six games continued to work. I contacted them and after a significant wait received a message that included links to re-download some of the games, information that some were no longer available, and an offer to substitute other games. The list I was given consisted of kinds of games that I do not enjoy and would not pay for. Some of the new links worked and some didn't. I informed them of this and received another message with additional links, which did work, and instructions to pick whatever 16 games I wanted. I sent them a list of the 16 titles I chose. Now I have a new message. Guess what? Back to square one, with links, which don't work, for a few of the "new" games, and an excuse that "older" games (August of this year!) were no longer supported. I have asked them to either give me working links or my money back but I hold out little hope.
windows 10
In the early part of Aug., 2015, I acquiesced to repeated advertisements for a free download of Windows 10. Just under 2 years ago, I had bought a Laptop Computer, that had Windows 7 preloaded on it, with the expectation of upgrading to Windows 8 which was due out in short order. The purpose was to replace a desktop computer with Windows XP which had been abandoned by MS.
Windows 7 was giving me such a headache to use, I figured that I might as well go onto Windows 10 as to waste time on Win 7, learn it, and then wait for MS to abandon it.
Not only did Windows 10 not download (or maybe it did), but it also took down my laptop entirely so that not only do I not have Windows 10, but I no longer have Windows 7. Likewise, I can no longer use an $800 (2 years ago) laptop and I have no access to files stored on the unit.
A local MS representative, unable to correct the problem has offered me the option to drive, at my time and expense, to an MS store to see if they can correct the problem, or to pay for a local technician to try to correct the problem. If I'd had any idea of the risk, I would have left well enough alone.
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I'm now using windows 10. My printer is connected to another desktop running windows XP. Now, I have problem printing from my Excel or Word. Seems windows 10 can detect the particular printer but fail to communicate with it. Even more surprising, I can print a Publisher file without any problem. So, is it Excel fault or Word, or the server PC, the printer, my PC or windows 10..? None of this ever occur prior to having windows 10. Please send me solution
poor licensing support
26 - 27/08/2015
Support ticket number
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The problem lies with updating hardware and the closing of windows licenses to the device involved in the hardware device.
First I would like to note that if you change a cpu, motherboard and ram card the license for your computer will become invalid.
Why is this a problem?
With the new release of windows 10 which is provided as a "free" upgrade the are higher resource and hardware demands yet if you upgrade the device to support the demands the license will become invalid.
Now this is a issue due to the fact that sales personnel will guarantee the windows license is a lifetime supported offer and you are not told that hardware upgrades will invalidate the license furthermore the MS website assures you that if you contact support the problem can be resolved.
After speaking to 7 support technicians and being constantly sent between one and the other the problem was not resolved and I was informed to buy a product I have already bought for a computer I have already licensed at full price including a price hike since the original purchase.
Desirable solution - allow users who have upgraded major hardware to obtain a new license for free via support after proof of purchase has been confirmed and deactivate the redundant license after finalisation of help procedure.
Current solution is black flag windows and never support micro[censored] ever again.
credit card non-security
On 3/10/15 I ordered software from Microsoft Store, using my Amex card and my alternative E-mail address that had never been used before. That Evening, FIA Card Services called me to report suspicious activity on my AMEX card. Several very large charges had been made, including one at Nordstroms. Both Nordstroms and Microsoft are based in Seattle and I conclude Microsoft has a very serious problem with their "secure" ordering line, and/or, the integrity of their billing employees. Via U.S. Mail, I directed Microsoft to cancel my Outlook.com E-mail address that had never before been used, and also had FIA Card Services decline all the bogus charges.