I am being held hostage by Microsoft

@TheHorse (220245)
Walnut Creek, California
August 11, 2021 12:03pm CST
As of today (actually, as of a few days ago) I cannot edit my own work on Microsoft Word. Therefore I cannot work on the book I am writing. I checked my PayPal account and my automatic payments to Microsoft are up-to-date. So they are charging me for services they are not providing. Because Microsoft is essentially a monopoly I cannot choose an alternate provider. Attempts to reach Microsoft have proven futile. I may have to buy an old Smith-Cornona to finish my book. What would you do in my situation? I want to finish my book before I am dead and gone.
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Shiva
@Shiva49 (26774)
• Singapore
11 Aug 21
I do hope you can find a way out of this situation. Sorry, no suggestions I can come up with.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220245)
• Walnut Creek, California
11 Aug 21
Thanks for checking in.
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snowy
@snowy22315 (182175)
• United States
11 Aug 21
Not sure..really I might check with some geeks and see what they advise.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220245)
• Walnut Creek, California
11 Aug 21
I emailed my geek buddy. I hope he responds.
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vanny
@vandana7 (100617)
• India
26 Aug 21
I hereby deny you permission to die before me. After me what happens, I cannot be held responsible.
Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (108126)
• Marion, Ohio
12 Aug 21
I would stop paying them for sure
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (181721)
• United States
12 Aug 21
I bought the Microsoft Office Suite outright and don't have to worry about payments. It's difficult to reach Microsoft. Have you tried:
Contact Us - Microsoft Support
support.microsoft.com
Contact Microsoft Support. Find solutions to common problems, or get help from a support agent.
sclint
@stewartclint (205)
•
10 Jan 22
I use Libreoffice ( Open-source, lots of non-paid support worldwide, free.