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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Purchased Office 2021 on line and install went fine. However, Software CW enrolled me in some type of membership deal which I did not request and was not made aware of. Now I have to dispute the c... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

We purchased the latest version of PrintMaster (for greeting cards, banners, etc.) for Windows 11. Initially we had trouble installing it but after a couple of back-and-forth emails to troubleshoot th... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a mixup downloading some CAD software and lost the access code and I wrote to softwareCW support and they helped me out with the download and installation at 9:30 at night which was pretty amazi... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The software is friendly and easy to use. And I found out that the technical support always respond quickly when any issue happens to resolve the issue. I would recommend this as it's basically much... See more

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SoftwareCW is a growing provider of computer software for personal, business, governmental and educational institutions. Headquartered in Texas, SoftwareCW offers many of the latest and most popular software titles at deeply discounted prices. Whether you need one piece of discontinued software or deep quantities of mainstream software, we are committed to offering you extraordinary customer service and making your software purchase an enjoyable experience.


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  • 1321 Upland Drive Suite 9743, 77043, Houston, United States

  • softwarecw.com

3.9

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

364 reviews

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Came on time and as exactly how it was described

My Microsoft Office Home and Business 2013 came on time and as exactly how it was described. I like the product overview information as it was detailed and organized and made it easy for me to confirm that my computer specs meet the software requirement.

30 May 2017
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

This company were responsive, offered fantastic pricing, and delivered faster than expected to the other side of the world. Wow team.Well done.

16 March 2017
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Customer Service

Unfortunately I ordered the wrong product but the return process was easy, hassle free and fast. Original delivery was quick. Will definitely use for future software needs.

5 February 2017
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Refund

I accidentally ordered 2015 software and realized it only after opening the package and removing the security seal. They refunded my money w/o any hassle.

4 February 2017
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Wrong tax year

I thought I was ordering TurboTax for 2016 when in fact it was 2015. I did not notice it in your confirmation.
My bad.

31 January 2017
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Be careful!

I ordered TurboTax on physical disk at a very good price. The merchandise was delivered promptly. Unfortunately, I didn't notice until after the package was opened that it was the previous year's product. I went back to the order page, and only then did I really notice it said 2015 in the description instead of the 2016 product I wanted.

It was my error; I should have read (and thought about) the description more carefully. In my defense, tax prep is always for the previous calendar year, and I probably thought "2016, so 2015 is right", and kept going. Since the package was opened, it's non-returnable and I'm just writing it off to experience. A prominent banner stating "PREVIOUS YEARS" or something like that, making it more obvious, would have been appreciated, though.

They quickly delivered exactly what I ordered. Just make sure you're ordering what you really want!

31 January 2017
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Be cautious

I received an item in error. They so far have refused to accept a return saying that the item has been opened. When I refered to their return policy it appears as though my item falls within the parameter. Pricing was very fishy as my item was stated as being a special promotional price only to see it radically cheaper on the website now. I am skeptical about the ethics of this vendor.

23 January 2017
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Prompt service

I made a error in my error that I didn't discover until I received my order. It was corrected promptly.

21 January 2017
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible Online Order Experience

This was probably the most frustrating online purchase I've attempted in over 20 years on the web in transactions numbering in the hundreds.

At the conclusion of numerous failed attempts to complete a simple order I got a message from Google saying they were interested in feedback regarding my purchase with Software CW. However it's taken over two weeks for Google to give me this opportunity, and I no longer recall the specifics regarding at least 8 failed attempts to make a simple one item purchase. I was required to completely re-enter all or most of the order and personal info after every failed attempt with no indication from the system as to which items it found objectionable. Based on my experience, the Software CW order application is completely broken.

I emphatically recommend that Google do not endorse Software CW until they fix their unacceptably buggy and completely user unfriendly online order system.

2 January 2017
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Their mistake, my problem

I recently ordered Smith Micro Clip Studio Paint EX from SoftwareCW through one of several retail marketplaces they use as auxiliary vendors for their merchandise. I did not know them as a company but knew the reputation of these marketplaces to be sound so I took a chance. The program was listed at a fantastic price, and there was a countdown for how long the deal would last. I ordered it. I even signed up for the free purchase protection from Google because this was a Google Trusted Store. That is the level of faith I thought I could have in them.

This purchase was a Christmas present for my partner. It's not SoftwareCW's fault that we're struggling students, I get that. But I bought a product at the advertised price from a company.

I received Clip Studio Paint Pro. The Pro version lacks several key features of EX. I figured it was a mistake in shipping, every order confirmation I received indicated that I had purchased EX. In my package there was a paper slip directing me to address any issues with my order by contacting the SoftwareCW support team. I emailed them requesting a return label and the product I purchased. Credit where credit is due, the response time was excellent. The response, however, left a bad taste in my mouth.

"SoftwareCW Customer Support (SoftwareCW Customer Support)
Dec 29, 11:56 AM CST

Hi, please find attached a return label for you to use to return the software. You will be refunded in full once the item is received. I am very sorry for the inconvenience, the [marketplace] product page is mislisted and should have said Pro, not EX.
If you have any other questions, please let me know!

Regards,

SoftwareCW Customer Support"

The problem I have here is that this was the advertised price. This was the price listed for the marketplace I shopped through and it was initially provided as a link it through Google's shop feature. I honestly believed I could have faith in this purchase. This was their listing error. I don't want a refund, I want the product I ordered. I worked extra shifts to have Christmas money and I could afford the price I paid. I might even have been able to afford more, before I finished allocating Christmas money, but having made a purchase in good faith from a seemingly reputable company I didn't save extra for them to tell me I have to pay for their mistake. My partner's excitement has become significant disappointment and I had to figure out what to do. This wasn't just a Christmas present, it was also something he needs for school. We can't have no software, so their offer of a refund is something I can't take. I just now have software that I will have to replace later instead of software that will last him throughout his classes as I intended.

I expect better from retail companies. I expect companies to pay for their own mistakes and then fix them, not pass that burden on to their consumers. My living situation might not be their fault, but it's not an uncommon one for their prospective clientele. I know that I won't be recommending them to anyone I know.

2 January 2017
Unprompted review

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