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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolute garbage. Used them years ago and it was fine. Purchased now twice and each time the license keeps saying expired and will not work or download sheets from Google Sheets to Excel. No customer... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I bought the 365 program. It was three days before I got the download information and directions. I needed the program the next day so, I downloaded and purchased it from another outlet. I have ask... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Been trying to get a return call for a week now. I did get a response via direct Email but nothing from contact page. When I try the phone number, they 'try'(for about 2_seconds) to find a 'live pers... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I purchased Microsoft Office 2021 Professional Plus on a Sunday afternoon. Within 4 minutes of purchase I received the link to download it and another email with the activation code. All went perfec... See more

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Helpful Downloads is an American owned and operated digital software e-commerce retailer located in the United States. Here at Helpful Downloads, we strive to provide you with the best and latest software in the industry, competitive prices, and the professional experience you expect and deserve as a customer.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don't waste time and money on this hoax…

Don't waste time and money on this hoax like I did. It doesn't work & no one answers the phone. Whatever diluted form of Microsoft Word this claims to be, it is totally useless. When you call it's not even a person; It's some kind of AI mechanical voice & your message falls into a black hole.

26 January 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My microsoft 365 applications stopped…

My microsoft 365 applications stopped working since Jan 5th, 2025. Since then I have been emailing my issue but no resolution yet. On multiple followups for one email response, the support personnel Matt response back with a new user id and password, to reinstall the office applications. I have done that at least 7/8 times by now. I have called so many times, the support number (833) 702-1570, different days at different time of the day, but never got through anyone. Left VM but never got a call back. Helpful download site speaks about "Top Notch Support" facility and this is the support i get. If anyone has any suggestion of how to deal with this, please let me know. I have ran out of options here now...

5 January 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

the information provided to download…

the information provided to download the product was invalid. After seeing other reviews, I'm asking for a refund. This should work 100% the first time. No one has time to waste trying to contact these people. Phone number is generic computer-voice answered. Email not responded to.

30 December 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I left a phone message on both November…

I left a phone message on both November 26 and November 27 asking for a return phone call. No one has called and no one has ever answered the phone. Phone support used to be better but now it sucks. Good prices? Yes. Post sale support? Terrible.

27 November 2024
Unprompted review
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Reply from Helpful Downloads

Hi Peter,

We are terribly sorry for the inconvenience that this issue has caused you! We tried to call you back but no one answered the call.

Please call us again at (833) 702-1570 or send us an email at info@helpfuldownloads.com.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards,
The HelpfulDownloads Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Refund for purchase never happened on a…

Refund for purchase never happened on a bad Win 10 Pro activation code.
Lost confidence and will not buy here again.
Beware of some certain purchases.

18 November 2024
Unprompted review
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Reply from Helpful Downloads

Hi there,

We are terribly sorry to hear that! Please allow us to further assist you on this by sending us an email at info@helpfuldownloads.com or call us at (833) 702-1570.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards,
The HelpfulDownloads Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bought a MS Office - no support for download

Nov 12, 2024 - Bought a MS Office, the order was successful, Received email that download instructions would be sent within 5-10 mins. Nothing after 24 hrs.
The number (833) 702-1570 is not operational - called 10 times so far and its the same recorded message.
Also emailed to info at helpfuldownloads twice so far - nothing.
How can we trust if there is no support?

Non 13, 2024 - the number (833) 702-1570 is useless. Finally received the username/password, but that combination is incorrect. Sent email again to info at helpfuldownloads and waiting continues. Horrible experience. Taking 2 days for a simple 5-10 minute online delivery (as advertised).

Nov 14, 2024 - Try calling that number +18337021570 yourself (directed to anyone at helpfuldownloads) and see if you can get to a real person. Its a standard recorded message for last 3 days.

Nov 15, 2024 - Nobody from helpfuldownloads reached out to me yet. It has been 4 days for a simple online process that should have taken 10 mins.
The reply mentions 'You can reached us by sending us an email or call us at +18337021570.' - Check my emails and voice messages please - there are few already. Well you heard from me; but no response from your side then.
Horrible service. Why sell products if cannot provide service.

12 November 2024
Unprompted review
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Reply from Helpful Downloads

Hi there,

We are terribly sorry for the inconvenience! We encountered an issue with our emailing system that's why you haven't received the email instruction.

You can reached us by sending us an email at info@helpfuldownloads.com or call us at +18337021570.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards,
The HelpfulDownloads Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Emmanuel was very knowledgeable!!!

Emmanuel took his time and was very patient with me. He provided me with all of my options. He went above and beyond with showing me how to navigate through the Teams app. I think he is an asset to your company. This is my best experience by far! He was GREAT! You should have more people like him. Thanks

5 November 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

A scam

The download wasn't available and when I called customer service multiple times, no one called back. I'm surprised you're seeking feedback considering that the whole thing is a scam.

17 October 2024
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Reply from Helpful Downloads

Hi Jim,

We are terribly sorry for the inconvenience! One of our support will send you an email today to help you out with your concern.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards,
The HelpfulDownloads Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Your Company is a Fraud

Your Company is a Fraud. You did not provide a process to download. You don't answer calls! I've notified my bank to reverse payment.

15 October 2024
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Reply from Helpful Downloads

Hi Harold,

We are terribly sorry for the inconvenience! Please allow us to help you out with your concern. One of our support will reach out to you today to help you out with your download.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards,
The HelpfulDownloads Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I don’t like the product and see no…

I don’t like the product and see no reason for having a password to use it.

12 October 2024
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Reply from Helpful Downloads

Hi John,

We are so sorry to hear that! Please allow our support to help you out with the installation. Our technical support team is available to assist you with the installation.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards,
The HelpfulDownloads Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great, easy and simple ordering

As like all the times I have purchased licenses, this has been quick, easy and quite frankly a nice change to have automation actually work for the customer.

Well done. Will be using you in the future for all of our license requirements, where applicable of course.

15 October 2024
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Persistence pays off

The first response, with the email and password, did not work after multiple attempts and workarounds.
When I told customer service it was having problems, they immediately sent an alternative login.
It worked as I had expected.
Persistence pays off.

5 October 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer since 2022

Customer since 2022. Easy and clear instructions, great prices. Product is legit, registered with Microsoft, no problems at all what so ever. Will use again.

11 October 2024
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I downloaded this and now I can’t own…

I downloaded this and now I can’t own it without renewing my subscription…..it is horrible!

25 September 2024
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Reply from Helpful Downloads

Hi there,

We are terribly sorry for the inconvenience! One of our support will reach out to you today so please be on the lookout.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards,
The HelpfulDownloads Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Helpful Downloads

Hi Christian,

We are so sorry to hear that! One of our support will contact you today to further assist you with the installation.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards,
The HelpfulDownloads Team

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