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Why is my Microsoft account not working?

When you can't sign in to your Microsoft account (also called as Windows Live ID), that means the system is not accepting your log in credentials because you may be entering the wrong account name, the wrong password, or both. Here's the info to get you back in to your account as quickly as possible.
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What do I do if my Microsoft account is not working?

I can't sign in to my Microsoft account
  1. Select Reset password below. ...
  2. Enter the email address, phone number, or Skype name you use to sign in then select Next.
  3. We'll ask where you'd like to get your verification code and select Next.
  4. Type the requested information and select Send code.
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How can I get back into my Microsoft account?

Reopen your Microsoft account
  1. Go to account.microsoft.com and sign in.
  2. You'll be asked to receive and enter a security code. After you enter the code, your account will be reopened.
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Is Microsoft having problems today?

Everything is up and running. Everything is up and running.
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Why can't I connect my Microsoft account to Minecraft?

Make sure you sign in with the correct Microsoft Account used for the Migration. You can also try to run it on compatibility mode: Right-click the Minecraft Launcher > Click Properties > Go to Compatibility tab > Check Run this program in compatibility mode for > Select Windows 7/8.
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Why does it say failed to login to Microsoft account on Minecraft?

Minecraft could not reach the authentication servers, or the connection has timed out. This may be caused by a temporary service outage or issues with your game or internet connection. If an outage has been reported, please wait until the outage has been resolved and try again later.
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How do I get my Microsoft account to work on Minecraft?

Setting up a Microsoft account
  1. In Minecraft, select Sign In.
  2. Enter the email address you want to use for your account.
  3. Enter the password you want to use for your account. ...
  4. Use the drop-downs to select your Country/region and set your Birthdate.
  5. Check your email for a verification code from Microsoft.
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Did Microsoft get broken up?

A judge ordered Microsoft to break up into two different companies: one for the operating system, and one for everything else. That ruling was overturned on appeal. In 2002, the DOJ and Microsoft settled.
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Why did Microsoft get broken up?

Charges were brought against the company which was sued by the Department of Justice in 1998. The judge ruled that Microsoft violated parts of the Sherman Antitrust Act and ordered the company to break up into two entities.
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Why can't I access my Office 365 account?

The following conditions might cause this issue: Your subscription has expired. Your user account is not enabled. You're locked out from your user account.
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Why did I lose access to my Microsoft account?

The inbox you've been using is no longer available. This can occur when your account is owned by an organization, or when someone else confirms ownership of the email address. You haven't lost access to the other services you use with your Microsoft account.
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Why am I locked out of my Microsoft account?

If you tried to sign in to your account and received a message that it's been locked, it's because activity associated with your account might violate our Terms of Use.
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Do Microsoft accounts get deleted?

If you have used your Microsoft account to purchase, or to redeem or access a purchase of, a current Microsoft product or service, your Microsoft account will remain active and Microsoft will not close your account due to inactivity.
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How do I fix my Microsoft email account?

Choose Account Settings > Account Settings. On the Email tab, choose your account (profile), and then choose Repair.
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Does Microsoft freeze accounts?

You may see an "account frozen" message if you have exceeded your storage allowance and/or haven't signed in for a long time. Don't worry, your files are still there. You just need to get back under your Microsoft storage quota to get access to your files again.
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How does a Microsoft account get corrupted?

What causes a corrupt user profile? This error has been known to occur as a result of one of the following causes: The user profile is corrupt or missing. File system integrity compromised because of disk write errors, power outages, or virus attacks.
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Is Microsoft shutting down internet?

As well as discontinuing support for apps such as Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Teams by 2021. The future of Internet Explorer on Windows 10 is in Microsoft Edge—the Internet Explorer 11 desktop application will be retired on June 15, 2022 blogs.windows.com/windowsexperie…
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What did Microsoft get sued for?

The Federal Trade Commission began an inquiry in 1992 over whether Microsoft was abusing its monopoly in the PC operating system market.
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When did Microsoft kick off?

On April 4, 1975, at a time when most Americans used typewriters, childhood friends Bill Gates and Paul Allen found Microsoft, a company that makes computer software.
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Is Microsoft getting rid of Windows 10?

Microsoft is beginning the sunsetting process on Windows 10. Sales of the popular operating system, which is on the majority of PCs today, will come to an end on Jan. 31. The cessation of sales is likely to steer more users to Windows 11, the latest operating system, which was first introduced in October 2021.
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Is Microsoft doing away with Windows 10?

Microsoft will continue to support at least one Windows 10 release until October 14, 2025.
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Does Bill Gates own Microsoft anymore?

They hold the stock in many of the investment vehicles they offer or as custodians for the customers that use their proprietary trading platforms. The largest individual stockholder of the company is Bill Gates, who owns 1.38% of the total common shares in circulation.
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Do you need a Microsoft account for Minecraft multiplayer?

Minecraft: Bedrock Edition, Minecraft: Java Edition, Minecraft Dungeons and Minecraft Realms (Bedrock and Java Edition) require an Xbox Live or Microsoft account even if you're not playing on Xbox or another Microsoft platform. Parents can set up and manage these accounts for their kids too.
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Is your Minecraft account your Microsoft account?

Because you log in with your Microsoft account to play Minecraft, you will need to reach out to Microsoft for assistance with any account-related issues. Minecraft support is not able to access this information. However, if you have other issues that are not related to your Microsoft account, contact Minecraft Support.
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How do I reset my Microsoft account for Minecraft?

Go to the Reset your password page. Choose the reason you need your password reset, then click Next. Enter the email address, ph.no. or Skype ID you used when you made your Microsoft account. This could be any email address, or an email ending in a Microsoft domain like hotmail.com or outlook.com.
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