I pay for a product that dosen't work

B Rich 0 Reputation points
2023-07-10T05:49:26.4633333+00:00

I NEED HELP I AM HANDICAPPED & MAKE MY LIVING THRU MY COMPUTER I HAVE SPENT 10 HOURS WITH SUPPORT WITH NO LUCK I NEED TO GET THIS SUPPORT CHAT TO SOMEONE WHO WILL HELP I PAY FOR A SUBSCRIPTION BUT CAN'T GET SUPPORT SEE MY EXPERIENCE:

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Outlook won't open currupt files

July 9, 2023, 8:06 pm

B

Thank you for contacting Microsoft Support! My name is Sibananda.

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I hope you're doing fine today. How may I help you?

July 9, 2023, 12:50 pm

Sibananda

I have an issuemy 360. Fi've outlook has been crashing for a week. I can't seem to figure out what the problem is.

July 9, 2023, 12:50 pm

B

Not to worry, I am here, we'll work together as a team and dive further into this to reach a resolution or point you to the right direction if needed.

July 9, 2023, 12:51 pm

Sibananda

Before we proceed,
Please share your phone number and country code, so that we can help you reconnect if there is any technical issue.

July 9, 2023, 12:51 pm

Sibananda

I would like to schedule a call back is that possible?

July 9, 2023, 12:51 pm

B

As I can understand you have issues with your outlook, am I correct?

July 9, 2023, 12:51 pm

Sibananda

Yes

July 9, 2023, 12:52 pm

B

May I know are you facing issue with outlook web or application?

July 9, 2023, 12:52 pm

Sibananda

Is it possible to schedule a call back with your senior group

July 9, 2023, 12:52 pm

B

Please tell me the issue if the issue is out of my support boundary, I will transfer you to the senior team.

July 9, 2023, 12:54 pm

Sibananda

All I can tell you is my office won't open. It continues to crand I can't access emails or any informatin the program. I've spent hours with technicians trying to fix it. And we're only able to achieve a temporary fix and then it crashes again. I am not in a position at the moment to work on it. But I would love to schedule a call back with the senior person. My telephone number is 2138204170. If you look that number up, you'll see at least 7 calls to outlook regarding this problem.

July 9, 2023, 12:56 pm

B

Not to worry please allow me 2-3 minutes to look into previous chats so that I can assist you better.

July 9, 2023, 12:57 pm

Sibananda

As I can check you have issues with Outlook. Since I am from Office billing support, it is beyond my support boundary. without wasting any of your time I can get the right help from the technical support team.

Please stay on this chat window for 3-4 minutes while I am transferring this chat to our dedicated technical support team to assist you on the same.

July 9, 2023, 1:01 pm

Sibananda

Welcome to Microsoft support. My name is Abhishek. I am here to assist you today.

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July 9, 2023, 1:02 pm

Abhishek

Hello, hope you are doing well?

July 9, 2023, 1:03 pm

Abhishek

Is it possible to schedule a call? Been a 3 sistay subscription subscriber for 4 years. This is the worst situation I've ever encounteand I really need the assistance of a senior person who can take ownership. Of my issue.

July 9, 2023, 1:03 pm

B

Thank you for sharing the information.

July 9, 2023, 1:05 pm

Abhishek

Please allow me to go through the conversation you had with the last advocate.

July 9, 2023, 1:05 pm

Abhishek

This has been an ongoing problem for 10 days. I've talked to several technicians. I've called at least 7 times for the same issue, and we've only been able to. Provide a temporary fix and then the program crashes again. I've spent several hotrying to resolve this with a technician. I really need a senioattack to take ownership.

July 9, 2023, 1:06 pm

B

Is I'm not in front of my computer and I'm talking to you from my phone I need to schedule a call back that is my main reason for or chatting from my phone.

July 9, 2023, 1:07 pm

B

Thank you for sharing the information B.

July 9, 2023, 1:07 pm

Abhishek

I understand how important it is to get this fixed, be assured I will try my best to get this issue resolved for you, if it is not possible, I will surely escalate the case for you with our Tier-2 team who will troubleshoot the issue over the call.

July 9, 2023, 1:08 pm

Abhishek

I am not in front of my computer right now. You're right now it's going to be impossible for you to get this fixed. I am not in front of my computer right now. The only thing that we can accomplish successfully is a scheduled call back. Is that possible?

July 9, 2023, 1:08 pm

B

For sure, B.

July 9, 2023, 1:09 pm

Abhishek

We can surely do that, I will only have to prepare some notes for you based onthe issue you are facing.

July 9, 2023, 1:09 pm

Abhishek

So, as per my understanding your Office applications are getting crashed right?

July 9, 2023, 1:09 pm

Abhishek

Yes

July 9, 2023, 1:10 pm

B

Only outlook

July 9, 2023, 1:10 pm

B

Thank you for confirming that, it is an Outlook application.

July 9, 2023, 1:10 pm

Abhishek

May I know since when you are facing this issue?

July 9, 2023, 1:10 pm

Abhishek

10 days 10 days

July 9, 2023, 1:11 pm

B

Thank you for confirming that, I apologize for the inconvenience that this has caused.

July 9, 2023, 1:11 pm

Abhishek

I have the information to escalate the case for you and schedule a call back for you.

July 9, 2023, 1:12 pm

Abhishek

May I know the preferred time frame you would like the call to be scheduled at?

July 9, 2023, 1:12 pm

Abhishek

4 hours from now would be great, 213-820-4170

July 9, 2023, 1:12 pm

B

Perfect!!! I would be doing that for you.

July 9, 2023, 1:13 pm

Abhishek

5 pm pst

July 9, 2023, 1:13 pm

B

Thank you for sharing the contact information as well, I was about to ask it.

July 9, 2023, 1:13 pm

Abhishek

Please make a note of the your case/ticket number: 1055178395.
This case number is for your future reference, if you face the same issue again, please contact us and share the case number and everything will be documented under it.

July 9, 2023, 1:13 pm

Abhishek

Will you be calling, or someone else?

July 9, 2023, 1:14 pm

B

Our support staff from the Tier-2 team will be calling you on the mentioned timeframe and I have successfully escalated the case for you and scheduled a call back for you.

July 9, 2023, 1:14 pm

Abhishek

Thank you so much

July 9, 2023, 1:14 pm

B

I am from the Tier-1 support team, as you have requested for Higher level support, so you will be receiving a call from one of our Supervisors.

July 9, 2023, 1:15 pm

Abhishek

Okay, B.

July 9, 2023, 1:15 pm

Abhishek

I really want to help you here, so please let me know if there is anything else that I can help you with?

July 9, 2023, 1:15 pm

Abhishek

No not at the moment

July 9, 2023, 1:17 pm

B

Perfect!!!

July 9, 2023, 1:17 pm

Abhishek

Thank you for being kind and patient, it has been a pleasure assisting you.

July 9, 2023, 1:17 pm

Abhishek

As a call back is schedule, I am closing this ticket temporarily for you, as I have already raised a request, I will be sending you a confirmation email for the same.

July 9, 2023, 1:18 pm

Abhishek

“Your feedback is important to us. Please stay in this chat window and click leave chat so you can tell us about your experience”.

July 9, 2023, 1:18 pm

Abhishek

Thanks

July 9, 2023, 1:18 pm

B

For your future reference, please visit our self-help websites i.e., https://www.support.microsoft.com  or https://www.answers.microsoft.com .

Thank you again for contacting Microsoft Support. You were interacting with Abhishek . It's been pleasure assisting you today. I hope you have a wonderful day!

Stay safe and healthy!

July 9, 2023, 1:18 pm

Abhishek

Thank you for contacting Microsoft Support! My name is Rahul.

To maximize your support experience, please refrain from clicking on the Leave Chat button and stay in front of the computer. If there is a delay in response from your side for more than 6 minutes, the chat will be ended in the interest of serving our customers who are waiting in the queue. We hope you understand the situation, and support us accordingly.

How may I help you today?

July 9, 2023, 8:07 pm

Sai

let me give a sample of my last interaction in which I was told someone would call me back

July 9, 2023, 8:08 pm

B

Microsoft Support English undefined July 9, 2023, 1:01 pm B May I know are you facing issue with outlook web or application? July 9, 2023, 12:52 pm Sibananda Is it possible to schedule a call back with your senior group July 9, 2023, 12:52 pm B Please tell me the issue if the issue is out of my support boundary, I will transfer you to the senior team. July 9, 2023, 12:54 pm Sibananda All I can tell you is my office won't open. It continues to crand I can't access emails or any informatin the program. I've spent hours with technicians trying to fix it. And we're only able to achieve a temporary fix and then it crashes again. I am not in a position at the moment to work on it. But I would love to schedule a call back with the senior person. My telephone number is 2138204170. If you look that number up, you'll see at least 7 calls to outlook regarding this problem. July 9, 2023, 12:56 pm B Not to worry please allow me 2-3 minutes to look into previous chats so that I can

July 9, 2023, 8:08 pm

B

Please allow me 2 minutes.

July 9, 2023, 8:09 pm

Sai

July 9, 2023, 1:14 pm B I am from the Tier-1 support team, as you have requested for Higher level support, so you will be receiving a call from one of our Supervisors. July 9, 2023, 1:15 pm Abhishek Okay, B. July 9, 2023, 1:15 pm Abhishek I really want to help you here, so please let me know if there is anything else that I can help you with? July 9, 2023, 1:15 pm Abhishek No not at the moment July 9, 2023, 1:17 pm B Perfect!!! July 9, 2023, 1:17 pm Abhishek Thank you for being kind and patient, it has been a pleasure assisting you. July 9, 2023, 1:17 pm Abhishek As a call back is schedule, I am closing this ticket temporarily for you, as I have already raised a request, I will be sending you a confirmation email for the same. July 9, 2023, 1:18 pm Abhishek “Your feedback is important to us. Please stay in this chat window and click leave chat so you can tell us about your experience”. July 9, 2023, 1:18 pm Abhishek Thanks July 9, 2023, 1:18 pm B

July 9, 2023, 8:10 pm

B

I am checking the details of the call back and I will check what best can be done.

July 9, 2023, 8:12 pm

Sai

I am checking with my escalation team.

July 9, 2023, 8:15 pm

Sai

If I can get to a sr tech that would be great, I have spent several hours over 10 days on this

July 9, 2023, 8:16 pm

B

Outlook won't open currupt files (#1055178395) Agent assigned• 7/9/2023 at 08:06 PM Outlook won't open currupt files  I can't open a .jpg on my computer? (#1055150172) Service request closed• 7/8/2023 at 12:24 AM I can't open a .jpg on my computer?  I need back up my pst files my outlook keeps crashing (#1055148315) Service request closed• 7/7/2023 at 09:43 PM I need back up my pst files my outlook keeps crashing  Outlook keeps crashing (#1055146159) Service request closed• 7/7/2023 at 06:59 PM Outlook keeps crashing  I having issues with my edge browser in windows 11 (#1055144547) Service request closed• 7/7/2023 at 04:46 PM I having issues with my edge browser in windows 11  Outlook won't pull emails it says processing? (#1055103420) Service request closed• 7/6/2023 at 09:51 AM Outlook won't pull emails it says processing?  Outlook won't open currupt files (#1055067895) Service request closed• 7/5/2023 at 07:33 AM Outlook won't open currupt files  How to repair Microsoft Outlo

July 9, 2023, 8:18 pm

B

B, I am escalating the case to the escalation team right now, He will help you in fixing the issue.

July 9, 2023, 8:23 pm

Sai

I appreciate it I can't tell you how terrible this has been

July 9, 2023, 8:27 pm

B

Thank you for contacting Microsoft. This is Mohamed from Escalation Team.

July 9, 2023, 8:28 pm

Mohamed

B, hope you are doing good. I see that you have issue with Outlook Application. Is that correct?

July 9, 2023, 8:28 pm

Mohamed

yes

July 9, 2023, 8:29 pm

B

Not to worry, I am here, we'll work together as a team and dive further into this to reach a resolution.

July 9, 2023, 8:29 pm

Mohamed

Is it okay if I take remote access of your computer and help you regarding this?

July 9, 2023, 8:29 pm

Mohamed

I am ready for your code

July 9, 2023, 8:29 pm

B

Here is the code: 1FD65U

July 9, 2023, 8:30 pm

Mohamed

B, please let me know if you tried creating a new profile for Outlook.

July 9, 2023, 8:39 pm

Mohamed

yes and that profile went corrupt within 2 days

July 9, 2023, 8:41 pm

B

if you check you will see Outlook & new both are corrupt

July 9, 2023, 8:42 pm

B

B, test profile seems to be working. I hope it should be an issue with multiple PST files and the email address.

July 9, 2023, 8:51 pm

Mohamed

OK let's get rid of 10 pst files an see if that helps

July 9, 2023, 8:53 pm

B

Wait let me tell you which ones to remove. Let's start with US-1 it has over 10K in sent file

July 9, 2023, 8:56 pm

B

Oh Okay, please highlight the one that you need to remove and click on Remove.

July 9, 2023, 8:56 pm

Mohamed

that might do it

July 9, 2023, 8:56 pm

B

Now let's try it

July 9, 2023, 8:57 pm

B

can you try you repair again

July 9, 2023, 8:58 pm

B

Still no luck :( Test profile works.

July 9, 2023, 9:08 pm

Mohamed

ok so we just took out over 10K emails so that can't be the issue?

July 9, 2023, 9:11 pm

B

hello

July 9, 2023, 9:12 pm

B

No that should not be an issue.

July 9, 2023, 9:12 pm

Mohamed

However, the data files that has issue that stops Outlook.

July 9, 2023, 9:13 pm

Mohamed

so what is the next step? what data files has the issue?

July 9, 2023, 9:14 pm

B

Need to add all emails one by one. Please let me know if all those emails are business emails or personal email addresses.

July 9, 2023, 9:16 pm

Mohamed

business they all have the same password

July 9, 2023, 9:16 pm

B

Please let me know if you have contacted your IT Administrator.

July 9, 2023, 9:17 pm

Mohamed

I am the admin

July 9, 2023, 9:17 pm

B

Perfect! B, in this case I would suggest you to contact the Microsoft Commercial support. They will help you with this issue.

July 9, 2023, 9:18 pm

Mohamed

Please let me know which country you are contacting from.

July 9, 2023, 9:19 pm

Mohamed

why this is my home account???

July 9, 2023, 9:19 pm

B

they sent me to you???????

July 9, 2023, 9:20 pm

B

because I have a home account

July 9, 2023, 9:20 pm

B

Oh okay, in this case we may try to create a new profile and add one by one email address and see if that works.

July 9, 2023, 9:21 pm

Mohamed

ok let's try that this is the worst!

July 9, 2023, 9:21 pm

B

are you a sr tech

July 9, 2023, 9:22 pm

B

Yes, I am from Escalation Team.

July 9, 2023, 9:22 pm

Mohamed

have you seen his?

July 9, 2023, 9:22 pm

B

this before

July 9, 2023, 9:22 pm

B

Yes, Outlook will crash or not responding only if there is an issue with the data file.

July 9, 2023, 9:23 pm

Mohamed

B, now we will just add the email address to new profile and see if that works. 

July 9, 2023, 9:23 pm

Mohamed

Will not add any pst files to Outlook.

July 9, 2023, 9:23 pm

Mohamed

I have to be able to access that information there are valuable files that I have to back up

July 9, 2023, 9:25 pm

B

Oh okay. Please allow me 4 to 5 minutes, let me research on this.

July 9, 2023, 9:25 pm

Mohamed

I am handicap these files are how I make a living

July 9, 2023, 9:26 pm

B

Oh okay, not to worry sure will fix the issue. Let me research on the issue.

July 9, 2023, 9:27 pm

Mohamed

Please allow me 5 minutes.

July 9, 2023, 9:27 pm

Mohamed

Let's add the pst files in test profile and see if that fixes the issue.

July 9, 2023, 9:32 pm

Mohamed

ok

July 9, 2023, 9:32 pm

B

B, we have just added the PST files.

July 9, 2023, 9:55 pm

Mohamed

why is there two of the bill@winwin account

July 9, 2023, 9:56 pm

B

why do we have so many duplicates???

July 9, 2023, 10:04 pm

B

I was just adding it see if that works.

July 9, 2023, 10:04 pm

Mohamed

B, is it okay if I check with the level 3 support.

July 9, 2023, 10:05 pm

Mohamed

Please it seems that we need more help after two hours

July 9, 2023, 10:05 pm

B

B, I would have to send the case to level 3 support. That will take 24 hours to review the case. They will provide the troubleshooting steps or if it is critical they would call you back tomorrow.

July 9, 2023, 10:07 pm

Mohamed

no offense but that's what the last person told me? " a call back is scheduled, I am closing this ticket temporarily for you, as I have already raised a request, I will be sending you a confirmation email for the same." I never got the email or the call.

July 9, 2023, 10:09 pm

B

I am really sorry for that. I would take this as a feedback and send an email regarding this. B, I will not be closing the case I would keep the case open. 

July 9, 2023, 10:10 pm

Mohamed

I will call you back or level 3 support will call you back.

July 9, 2023, 10:10 pm

Mohamed

Mohamed, I appreciate your effort but this seems too much for you & I really need help I am 10 days now without email I am going to start losing a lot of business. I have been begging for help for 10 days?

July 9, 2023, 10:13 pm

B

what else can I do?

July 9, 2023, 10:14 pm

B

It's my pleasure to assist you. Sure I will try to get the information from Level 3 support.

July 9, 2023, 10:14 pm

Mohamed

Please lets wait for a day. Please let me know tomorrow what time you wanted a call back.

July 9, 2023, 10:15 pm

Mohamed

how are you going to contact me?

July 9, 2023, 10:15 pm

B

Please provide me the contact number.

July 9, 2023, 10:17 pm

Mohamed

213-820-4170 how about for 9 am pst

July 9, 2023, 10:17 pm

B

Please allow me 2 to 3 minutes, let me check.

July 9, 2023, 10:18 pm

Mohamed

Perfect! I will schedule a call back by 9:00 AM tomorrow.

July 9, 2023, 10:19 pm

Mohamed

ok

July 9, 2023, 10:20 pm

B

Thank you very much :) Do not leave the chat please X out of the browser. 

July 9, 2023, 10:20 pm

Mohamed

Bye for now :)

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  1. ChristyZhang-MSFT 24,976 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2023-07-11T04:04:32.42+00:00

    Hi @B Rich ,

    Welcome to our forum!

    Welcome to the forum, Outlook tag here focuses on solving technical problems. We apologize for what happened to you, but please kindly understand that we belong to different departments and we cannot help you contact the engineer or department you mentioned. If you want to solve a technical problem, we are more than happy to help.

    According to your description, are you having problems during the process of using Outlook? I notice that your Outlook crashes and you have tried to create a new profile. As i know, this issue can be caused by many factors, such as third-party add-ins. Please refer to this article to troubleshoting:

    Outlook not responding, stuck at "Processing," stopped working, or freezes

    Hope to help you!


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