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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
The following information applies to Microsoft FoxPro(R) for
MS-DOS(R), version 2.5.
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| INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS DOCUMENT AND ANY SOFTWARE THAT MAY |
| ACCOMPANY THIS DOCUMENT (collectively referred to as an |
| Application Note) IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY |
| KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO |
| THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR FITNESS FOR A |
| PARTICULAR PURPOSE. The user assumes the entire risk as to the |
| 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 |
| on the disk(s) must be copied without modification [the MS-DOS |
| 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. |
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| 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.