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The account sign in tag covers issues related to signing into Microsoft accounts on Windows 11, particularly after cumulative updates like KB5079473. Users have reported being locked out of Microsoft account sign-ins in apps such as Teams Free, OneDrive, Microsoft Edge, Word, Excel, and Microsoft 365 Copilot, even when the PC is online. The problem is tied to a specific network connectivity state and produces misleading error messages. Microsoft has documented the issue and provided a temporary workaround while a permanent fix is being developed. This tag is relevant for troubleshooting sign-in failures and understanding the impact of Windows updates on account authentication.
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    Windows 11 KB5079473 Sign-In Failures: Fix, Workaround, and Who’s Affected

    After Microsoft’s March 10, 2026 Windows 11 cumulative update, KB5079473, some users found themselves locked out of Microsoft account sign-ins inside apps that normally feel woven into the operating system itself. The failure is especially frustrating because the affected PCs are still online...
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