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- Microsoft(R) Product Support Services Application Note (Text File)
- FD0733: PRODUCT SUPPORT QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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- Revision Date: 2/93
- No Disk Included
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- The following information applies to Microsoft FoxPro(R) for
- MS-DOS(R), version 2.5.
-
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- | accuracy and the use of this Application Note. This Application |
- | Note may be copied and distributed subject to the following |
- | conditions: 1) All text must be copied without modification and |
- | all pages must be included; 2) If software is included, all files |
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- | utility DISKCOPY is appropriate for this purpose]; 3) All |
- | components of this Application Note must be distributed together; |
- | and 4) This Application Note may not be distributed for profit. |
- | |
- | Copyright 1993 Microsoft Corporation. All Rights Reserved. |
- | Microsoft, MS-DOS, and FoxPro are registered trademarks and |
- | Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. |
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- 1. Q. Where can I go for additional presale information such as
- pricing, upgrade policies, release dates, and so on for
- Microsoft Fox products?
-
- A. Call Microsoft Consumer Sales at (800) 635-7194.
-
- 2. Q. How do I download the Windows Driver Library?
-
- A. Microsoft provides the Windows Driver Library (WDL) on the
- Microsoft Download Service (MSDL) from which users can obtain
- drivers and articles by modem. If you have a modem, the drivers
- are available at no charge on CompuServe, GEnie, and Microsoft
- OnLine, as well as the MSDL.
-
- The phone number for the MSDL is (206) 936-6735. There is no
- connect-time charge for using this service. However, any
- standard connect-time fees and long-distance telephone charges
- do apply during downloading. After you connect to one of these
- services, please read the WDL.TXT file for downloading
- instructions and a complete list of files available on the
- MSDL.
-
- On CompuServe, the WDL is in the Microsoft Software Library,
- which you can reach by typing "go msl" at the "!" command
- prompt. (To find WDL.TXT, search on S13354.)
-
- On the GEnie and Microsoft OnLine systems, the WDL is in the
- Microsoft Software Library. (To find WDL.TXT, search on
- S13354.)
-
- If you do not have a modem, you can obtain an individual driver
- on disk by calling Microsoft Consumer Sales at (800) 426-9400,
- Monday through Friday, 6:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M., Pacific time.
-
- 3. Q. Where can I go for additional FoxPro product support?
-
- A. You can get additional product support from the following
- sources:
-
- - Microsoft FastTips - You can hear recorded responses to
- common questions about Microsoft FoxPro by calling Microsoft
- FastTips. You can also order technical notes that will be
- sent to your fax machine. FastTips is available seven days a
- week, 24 hours a day. For assistance with FoxPro, call (206)
- 635-7190.
-
- - Microsoft Forums on CompuServe - Discuss current support and
- design issues with other developers and download sample files
- from the libraries. For an introductory CompuServe membership
- kit specifically for Microsoft users, call (800) 848-8199 and
- ask for operator 170. If you are already a CompuServe member,
- type "go microsoft" at any "!" prompt. For specific FoxPro
- information, type "go foxforum".
-
- - Microsoft Download Service - Access technical notes and
- supplementary files covering common Microsoft product support
- issues by modem on the Microsoft Download Service at (206)
- 936-6735. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a
- week.
-
- - Microsoft Product Support Services - You can reach Microsoft
- Product Support Service between 6:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M.
- Pacific time, Monday through Friday. For assistance with
- Microsoft Fox products for MS-DOS or Windows, call (206) 635-
- 7191. For assistance with Microsoft Fox products for the
- Macintosh, call (206) 635-7192.
-
- NOTE: Microsoft support services are subject to Microsoft's
- prices, terms, and conditions that are in place at the time
- the service is used.
-
- 4. Q. If I call for support or post a message on the Fox Forum on
- CompuServe, what information should I include?
-
- A. When you call or post a message in the Fox Forum, you should be
- at your computer and have the appropriate product documentation
- at hand. Be prepared to give the following information:
-
- - The operating system (MS-DOS or Windows) and the version
- number of the Microsoft Fox product that 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 the following files: CONFIG.FP or
- CONFIG.FPW, CONFIG.SYS, AUTOEXEC.BAT, and any network-
- configuration files.
-
- - 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 solve the problem.
-
- 5. Q. I have a hearing impairment. Where can I go for additional
- FoxPro product support?
-
- A. Microsoft Product Support Services is available for the deaf
- and hard-of-hearing. Using a special TDD/TT modem, call (206)
- 635-4948 between 6:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. Pacific time, Monday
- through Friday. (Microsoft support services are subject to
- Microsoft's prices, terms, and conditions in place at the time
- the service is used.)
-
- 6. Q. I have some specific comments and suggestions regarding
- Microsoft's Fox products. Where can I direct these comments?
-
- A. We like to receive your comments about our Fox products and
- services. To help us make future versions of our Fox products
- even better, send us your comments by phone, fax, letter, or
- electronic mail. We'll consider your feedback in developing
- future versions of Microsoft FoxPro.
-
- Phone: Call us 24 hours a day at (206) 936-9474 and leave your
- comments using a touch-tone phone.
-
- Fax: Fax us 24 hours a day at (206) 936-7329 and provide
- detailed comments.
-
- Mail: Send a note to Microsoft FoxPro WishLine, One Microsoft
- Way, Redmond, Washington 98052.
-
- E-Mail: Send us electronic mail on InterNet at
- foxwish@microsoft.com or on CompuServe at
- >INTERNET:foxwish@microsoft.com.
-