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Select the contact option that is most applicable to your question. Please note that for some Microsoft products or services chat support is not an option.

General Inquiries about Microsoft Products and Services




Get live, real time answers to your needs quickly by chatting online with a Microsoft representative.

Microsoft Store Online – launch a live Microsoft store chat
If you have questions about a product you’d like to purchase, click here.
If you have a question about an existing order, click here.
Locate a store near you.

Sales & Licensing
Visit the Sales and Licensing Solution Center for answers to common questions and links to helpful resources.

Replacements, Refunds and Rebates
Visit the Replacements, Refunds and Rebates Solution Center for answers to common questions and links to helpful resources.
NOTE: Chat support is not available.

Downloading and Activating Products



Product Activation Questions
To activate your product, visit our Product Activation solution center.
NOTE: Chat support is not available.

Electronic Software Download Support i.e. Amazon, Microsoft Store
For support downloading Microsoft products and product upgrades that you have purchased online, contact an Electronic Software Download specialist. NOTE: Chat support may not be available from an Electronic Software Download provider.

Microsoft Download Center
Get the latest free product updates, tools and resources directly from Microsoft at the Microsoft Download Center. Chat support is not available.

Technical Support



Windows Live and Hotmail Support
NOTE: Microsoft does not offer support via chat for all of its Windows Live services. Please visit the Windows Live Help Center for assistance.

Contact Skype Support
Visit Skype’s support site to get technical assistance with your Skype products or services.

Contact Your Computer Manufacturer
If your Microsoft operating system or product was installed on your computer when you purchased it, support is provided by your computer manufacturer.

Fix It Solution Center
Find automated solutions to common technical problems with Microsoft products.

Contact Microsoft Technical Support
Select your product from our directory to contact a Microsoft Support Professional by e-mail, online or telephone.

Microsoft Partners



Microsoft Partner Network
Microsoft Partners can access unlimited online support via the Microsoft Partner Network.

Microsoft Pinpoint
Connect with thousands of Microsoft Certified companies to find products and services.

Additional Options



Ask Microsoft Virtual Chat
Interact with our automated virtual agent for instant answers regarding general questions.

Microsoft Helps @ Twitter
The official Microsoft Customer Service Support page on Twitter, helping you find the answers for your questions on Microsoft products and services.

Last Review : December 15, 2011