i have had an 'outlook' account, hotmail specifically, since 1997. it never occurred to me to buy the priveledge of 'no ads' until recently, when it became nearly impossible to read the mail due to ads.
somehow, like a miracle, after my inquiry post here the ads went away.....
so my guess is that the money made the difference and a sign out sign in thing had to be done.
i also know that NO ONE AT MICROSOFT, or even CHROMECAST, ever ever ever is available. if it werent for these forums to let us poor slobs know we are not alone when experiencing poor or no customer support i wager a guess we would all go mad.
well, anyone out there who has had the same issues, try a complete sign out of your email as well as browser (if it is microsoft), and sign back in.
otherwise, get your money back.....:)
another interesting condition with ms is the outlook 'authenticator'.....which does NOT transfer from phone to phone, thereby making it necessary to have 2 damn phones available to sign in any damn way.
i think its all a modern day **** that us mortals will never overcome easily....
hang in there, kids....