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    Microsoft authentication issue hits Outlook, Skype, OneDrive, Xbox


    Posted: 07 Mar 2017

    Microsoft authentication issue hits Outlook, Skype, OneDrive, Xbox users

    Many Microsoft users are reporting they cannot access their key services this morning, March 7, thanks to what looks to be a Microsoft Account authentication glitch.

    Microsoft is apparently experiencing some kind of authentication issue which is preventing many from being able to sign in to their Outlook, Skype, OneDrive, Xbox and other Microsoft accounts.

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    A number of users have taken to Twitter to ask why they cannot get into these Microsoft Account (MSA) enabled services. I've seen complaints starting around 8 am ET today (EDIT: 1 PM CET), March 7. By 9 am ET, some were saying they were beginning to gain access to their accounts. Others said access was intermittent.

    Full story: Microsoft authentication issue hits Outlook, Skype, OneDrive, Xbox users | ZDNet
    Kari's Avatar Posted By: Kari
    07 Mar 2017


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    My wife can't play the MS solitaire game. All she get's is the start page that says loading and has spinning circles.
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    Winuser said:
    My wife can't play the MS solitaire game. All she get's is the start page that says loading and has spinning circles.
    It seems to be still affecting some users:

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    Kari said:
    It seems to be still affecting some users:

    Although not explicitly stated, this would probably have some bearing on their decision to not release a new build today. Part of MS self-host and testing must be tied to the ability to authenticate the build to your account. I may not have used all the correct words, but you get the idea.

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    f14tomcat said:
    Although not explicitly stated, this would probably have some bearing on their decision to not release a new build today. Part of MS self-host and testing must be tied to the ability to authenticate the build to your account. I may not have used all the correct words, but you get the idea.
    You might be right there. At least that would be logical.
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    Winuser said:
    My wife can't play the MS solitaire game. All she get's is the start page that says loading and has spinning circles.
    Personally I understand completely the severity of the Solitaire situation and therefore suggest getting the Win 7 version from here: WinAero
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    lx07 said:
    Personally I understand completely the severity of the Solitaire situation and therefore suggest getting the Win 7 version from here: WinAero
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    Hello, any news on this? I was one of the people that was affected. Has there been a fix yet? Thank you!
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    Last updates on Microsoft authentication issue hits Outlook, Skype, OneDrive, Xbox users | ZDNet:

    Update (March 7 at 2:00 pm EST / 7 PM UTC): New Microsoft spokesperson statement: "We are aware that some customers are experiencing difficulties signing in to some services. Engineers are working to fully resolve this as soon as possible."

    Update (March 8): Well, I guess we aren't going to get an answer as to what happened yesterday. No further word from Microsoft.
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