Windows 10: Can't sign in to microsoft account on any app

So I've been unable to sign in to my microsoft account on any microsoft app for a few days. I first noticed the problem when I tried playing a game pass game through the Xbox App, after the game was launched as usual I was asked to confirm what account I wanted to use but when I clicked play I got an error message saying I couldn't be logged in and to try later or switch accounts.


I noticed though that if I clicked "switch account" nothing happened. So I tried logging out of the Xbox App and logging back in but when I pressed the log in button, nothing happened either, the log in window wouldn't show up. I tried repairing and resetting the app but with no result.


So I thought that I might try connecting through the windows account settings but same thing, I can't sign in to my account on the "your info" tab or add a new account in the "E-mail & Accounts" tab. Same problem, if I click the option there is no sign-in window that'll open.


I tried on the microsoft store too to be sure and I have the same problem. The microsoft websites work fine though.


I tried using the windows accounts troubleshooting tool but it didn't change anything, it told me that I needed to be signed in to sync settings but since I can't sign in that's not much help at all. I also tried an sfc /scannow in cmd which did repair some files but did not resolve the problem.

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Creating or signing in to microsoft account

Hi Gloria,

The error code that your are getting when adding an account is usually caused by the following:

• Your phone has an incorrect date and time set.
• You do not have a data connection.
• Your phone is in a "bad state."

We suggest that you follow the steps on this link to set up your Microsoft
Account on your device.

Keep us posted for further assistance.

Regards.

 

Cannot sign in microsoft account.

My device: Lumia 520. GDR2.
I cannot sign in my Microsoft account on my device. It didnt say any error but Microsoft account is not listed in Email and account list. When I click add button, it will show microsoft account option but after press sign in, it is still not shown in email
and account. Another problem is i cannot delete facebook account. Error code: 0x83cf1202. I have tried as suggested here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2475837/en-us#step0x83cf1202 but as my Microsoft account is not shown, I cannot do step 6.

Any suggestion?

 

Signing into Onenote app converts local account to microsoft account

Steps:

• Sign into a local account
• Open the OneNote app (tablet not desktop app)
• Sign in to this app with a Microsoft account

The local account is then converted into a Microsoft account with that identity.

This is wrong and unexpected behaviour as no indication is given that the sign in is for the whole of windows rather than just OneNote.

It is also hard to revert.

I am guessing that other apps may exhibit the same behaviour.

In fact I don't understand how an app (which is supposed to be sandboxed and secure) can change user account information.