What is it with Adobe support, why do they always want to access my machine?

[christopherd13768168]

So what's the deal? Every time I go to Adobe support to fix a problem that they created with an "update" they want to remotely access my machine?

It's like going to the doctor for a bad splinter and having them run you through an MRI. It's ham-handed and an invasion of privacy.

Why not walk me through a few steps so that I can see what is being fixed and changed but perhaps UNDERSTAND what they are doing?

While we are at it-stop [changing] Photoshop and my calls will stop.

And since we are on the subject, can I access your machine to poke around for a bit?

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[Nancy OShea]

1. You're preaching to the choir here.  This is not a direct pipeline to Adobe.  It's a user-to-user forum.

2. I don't like teaching people how to fix their machines either.  It takes too much time.  I can do it faster myself.  

3. Adobe support does not teach people to use their software.  That's not their job.  If you want one-on-one teaching, hire a consultant.

4. Before you upgrade, read the What's New page & make an informed decision to upgrade or not.  Or just hold off until the next dot release.

[christopherd13768168]

1. You're preaching to the choir here.  This is not a direct pipeline to Adobe.  It's a user-to-user forum.

I was asking the community how they deal with this. My direct pipeline to Adobe (such as it is) is the survey they send out and the email they provide.

2. I don't like teaching people how to fix their machines either.  It takes too much time.  I can do it faster myself.  

Wouldnt it be nice if they kept the chat open and suggested steps that I take to fix the problem? That way, if the problem occurs again, I will know how to fix the software that I have leased. I do teach people BTW and your attitude is pure arrogance.

3. Adobe support does not teach people to use their software.  That's not their job.  If you want one-on-one teaching, hire a consultant.

Agreed. Their job is to assist paying customers when their software is not functioning properly. Not all of us can afford to hire consultants.

4. Before you upgrade, read the What's New page & make an informed decision to upgrade or not.  Or just hold off until the next dot release.

A reasonable point. Few of us actually read those statements and that is a problem. However, what is not included on the "What's New" page is how the upgrade changes your settings and interrupts workflow.