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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.

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34 points

oh my god i would’ve flipped my shit.

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10 points

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

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8 points

shit-flipper-insatiable they used to call me

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23 points

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.

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7 points

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

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22 points

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

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78 points

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

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28 points

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

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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.

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7 points

Yes fuck Microsoft answers or any website that does this

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12 points

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

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16 points

Got to hit it 2-3 times quickly

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

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Yeah, what’s the deal with that?

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4 points

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

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52 points

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

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19 points

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

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