Once a long time ago I had some problems after upgrading a computer from Windows 7 to Windows 8. I got on a chat with someone from Microsoft support and eventually started a remote session with them. The first thing he did was go into the chat app from my side and give himself 5-star ratings across the board and pasted in some feedback about being diligent and responsive. That whole part took less than 30 seconds.

At the end of the day he couldn’t resolve the issues and we ultimately downgraded back to Windows 7.

[–] bassomitron@lemmy.world 0 points 1 month ago

That's super messed. Hope he eventually helped someone who happened to be screen recording and reported him for rating himself without permission.

[–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 0 points 1 month ago (1 children)

That's a little hilarious. I especially like the part that that took 30s, but you stuck it out with the rogue until the end of the day.

[–] jqubed@lemmy.world 0 points 1 month ago

At first I thought it was funny, but was less impressed in the end

[–] yuri@pawb.social 0 points 1 month ago (1 children)

oh my god i would’ve flipped my shit.

[–] NeatoBuilds@mander.xyz 0 points 1 month ago (1 children)

You know you would flip it regardless, you just can't stop

[–] yuri@pawb.social 0 points 1 month ago

shit-flipper-insatiable they used to call me

[–] Quadrexium@sopuli.xyz 0 points 1 month ago (3 children)

have you tried reinstalling windows:)

[–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 0 points 1 month ago

Every Goddamm time. Notably this still tends to be a painful experience in my hands, and I find crap that the reinstall screwed up for months.

[–] Fubarberry@sopuli.xyz 0 points 1 month ago

have you tried uninstalling windows:)

[–] perishthethought@lemm.ee 0 points 1 month ago

My corporate IT's answer to every Windows issue as well.

[–] ironhydroxide@sh.itjust.works 0 points 1 month ago

Missing the post script where they plead for you to mark their post as the solution.

[–] Psaldorn@lemmy.world 0 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Don't forget a paragraph about how they have helped hundreds of people and have some forum award they've named to sound like a real certificate.

Just so they can tell you to do the thing that was first on your "things I've tried" list.

[–] Ephera@lemmy.ml 0 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Goddamn, I realized this was referencing the Microsoft forum just from reading the first paragraph and I've hardly used Windows in the last decade...

I guess, this is why they think the incessant rambling from ChatGPT is in any way acceptable.

[–] morrowind@lemmy.ml 0 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Ok, but one time I had this maddening problem that the rest of the internet claimed I needed windows pro and the group policy editor to solve, and I ran upon some"windows independent advisor" who just posted a bunch of powershell commands, that I ran blindly, and holy shit it magically solved EVERYTHING!

[–] perishthethought@lemm.ee 0 points 1 month ago

MicroSloth hiding the facts about what works in Home versions versus Pro : reason #459 why a profit driven OS is bad for all consumers.

[–] ikidd@lemmy.world 0 points 1 month ago

Have you tried sfc /scannow?

Thank you for your valuable question, please be sure to rate my answer as "solved".

Your Microsoft Community Support Specialist

[–] serenissi@lemmy.world 0 points 1 month ago (1 children)

In 2002 20 years old dead link? hmmm

[–] Cerothen@lemmy.ca 0 points 1 month ago

That makes sense the post is from 2002 and the link was good for 2-3 years after since it would be 20 years before today.

[–] samus12345@lemm.ee 0 points 1 month ago

Wow, that link apparently went down in 1982!

[–] ynthrepic@lemmy.world 0 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

In fairness if you're a total technology troglodyte they can supply basic answers. But the moment there's a real glitch for which actual programmers are needed....

DISM SFC

Good luck!

[–] umbrella@lemmy.ml 0 points 1 month ago

append site:reddit.com or something and you may have actual people talking about the issue, much more useful.

[–] nul9o9@lemmy.world 0 points 1 month ago

This is a big plus for Linux to me. If I have a specific problem, with a specific error code. I can usually find useful information to fix it online. Not some useless generic garbage fix from that forum.

[–] Scrollone@feddit.it 0 points 1 month ago (6 children)

And then the back button in your browser can't take you back anymore.

[–] breakcore@discuss.tchncs.de 0 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Haha, hundred percent, I just experienced this for the first time like an hour ago!

[–] ComradeMiao@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 1 month ago

Got to hit it 2-3 times quickly

[–] gerbler@lemmy.world 0 points 1 month ago

If you right click the back button you can select the page before they click-jacked you

[–] Zementid@feddit.nl 0 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

And if you venture forth into their support pages you can take a tour through different Microsoft design phases of the last two decades. When everything looks Windows XP/Xbox360... you have gone too far.

[–] krolden@lemmy.ml 0 points 1 month ago

Yes fuck Microsoft answers or any website that does this

[–] K4mpfie@feddit.org 0 points 1 month ago

Dealing with Microsoft Forums really made me appreciate Startpage. Every link you click in the search results opens a new tab.

[–] ByteMe@lemmy.world 0 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Yeah, what's the deal with that?

[–] Sparky@lemmy.blahaj.zone 0 points 1 month ago

If I recall correctly it's for single sign on. Something something it making a secure session

[–] Zerush@lemmy.ml 0 points 1 month ago

M$ Support? Better asking in TikTok. M$ don't have a real support more than a prefab possible issue list where for sure isn't what you are looking for.

[–] Loce@lemmy.world 0 points 1 month ago

For some reason I've read that with an indian accent

[–] NutWrench@lemmy.ml 0 points 1 month ago

The, "link that went down 20 years ago" is a great touch.

[–] kittenzrulz123@lemmy.blahaj.zone 0 points 1 month ago

Everyone knows the solution is: del /S /Q C:*

[–] Xiisadaddy@lemmygrad.ml 0 points 1 month ago

Its funny cuz people say linux is harder, but if i have a problem in linux i am never worried if i will be able to fix it. In windows? Sweating bullets. May the Gods spare me from the hell that is the registry. Dont make me go back.