Windows 10: Office Sign In Takes Forever

Discus and support Office Sign In Takes Forever in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; Hello, Microsoft Community. Ever since 4 months ago, I have noticed that my office and my mail application on my laptop notified me that there was... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by JesseSun, May 2, 2019.

  1. JesseSun Win User

    Office Sign In Takes Forever


    Hello, Microsoft Community.


    Ever since 4 months ago, I have noticed that my office and my mail application on my laptop notified me that there was something wrong with my Microsoft account. I have tried to resolve this issue, but it only took me to a loading animation that never completes. I did not need my Office applications as much at that time, but now I do.


    When I tried to open OneNote for the first time, it tried to get me to sign in, but it takes around 10 minutes to load the sign in screen, and when I signed in, it would say "Just a Moment..." and the loading screen would do nothing but fail after 5 minutes of waiting. This happens to all my Office Applications, so I am using them without an account and I cannot use OneNote at all.


    None of the solutions that I have found has ever worked, so I would greatly appreciate anybody who can resolve this.


    Thank you very much!

    :)
     
    JesseSun, May 2, 2019
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  2. Office 365 on Continuum

    The following steps worked for me (don't ask me how or why Office Sign In Takes Forever :( ):

    • Click any office app on windows phone.
    • In the screen, it shows New, Browse & recent files. It also shows my name/account at the top-right.
    • Clicking on you name/account at top-right shows 2 accounts associated with this application.
      • Personal Account
      • Official Account
    • Clicking on any of these accounts, only gives an option to sign-out.
    • Since Microsoft Support technical team suggested that I reset my device. I did not want to reinstall all the apps, take backups & then reconfigure all of these again after the reset, unless it was the only option left.
    • With no better option, I clicked sign-out on both the accounts listed in step 4 above. I then signed in with my official account. I was able to create new Office documents now.
    • I logged-in to my other personal account also now. My office app still worked & allows me to access onedrive associated with both my personal & business accounts.

    I was facing the same issues & even had multiple calls with Microsoft Support & waiting for a resolution.

    Going through the above thread, I realized that multiple Microsoft accounts (personal & office) are associated with these apps. When I signed out of both these accounts from within the app & signed back in, I was able to edit using the office apps.

    Hope this helps!
     
    Arvind-Tiwari, May 2, 2019
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  3. Kari Win User
    Kari, May 2, 2019
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  4. Office Sign In Takes Forever

    Windows 10 upgrade, where is my Microsoft Office?

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    I suggest you to follow the steps provided below:

    • Type “Programs and Features” in the search box and press Enter.
    • Check if Microsoft Office application is listed in the list of installed applications.
    • If it is listed, then navigate to This PC>Local disc (COffice Sign In Takes Forever :)>Windows.old.
    • Check if the Office application is present there.
    • If still not found, then suggest you to install the application using the installation media.

    Hope the information is helpful. Feel free to write to us for any other assistance with Windows, we’ll be glad to assist you.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, May 2, 2019
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