“How do I call Microsoft for help?”
Many of these numbers are listed at:
http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/
But if you’re looking for a direct number, here’s some to keep on record:
- Consumer Answer Desk/Support: 800-MICROSOFT
(Note: Phone support is fee-based. You may be eligible for complimentary support if you have your product ID and are within the support timeframe) - Monday – Friday 5:00 – 21:00 Pacific Time
- Saturday 6:00 – 15:00 Pacific Time
- Sunday 6:00 – 15:00 Pacific Time
- Xbox Support: (800) 469-9269
- 6 am to 10 pm Pacific Time
- Games for Windows Live Support: (877)-274-4349
- 7 am to 9 pm Pacific Time
- Skype: Customer Chat only
https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA10656/What-is-live-chat-support - Priority (Business) Technical Support: (800) 936-4900
- Volume Licensing Service Center & Software Assurance Benefits Support line: (866) 230-0560
- Terminal Services/Remote Desktop Services Activation: (888) 571-2048
- Product Activation: (888) 352-7140
- TechNet Plus (non-Software Assurance TechNet): (800) 344-2121
- Premier Support (Corporate support; contract ID req.): (800) 936-3500
- Volume Licensing Media Information: (800) 360-7561
- Online Services (Office 365, Windows Intune, Windows Azure): (866) 676-6546
- MSDN Help Desk: (866) 230-0560
