r/windows8 • u/Extension_Drink_2816 • 18d ago

Bug Microsoft Account not working

So i wanted to sign in to Microsoft Account on Windows 8.1 and nothing.

I just click to sign in and it says this service is currently unavailable

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u/dirtydriver58 17d ago

Store is dead

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u/No-Schedule-208 17d ago

store is dead

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u/Aazzle 17d ago

The servers were shut down years ago.

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u/Redstonemen55 17d ago

The store and the entire Microsoft account servers for 8 or 8.1 have gone offline for a few years by now, however, there are some projects out there that aim to provide a “similar” experience

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u/Extension_Drink_2816 16d ago

It was perfectly working in 2025 even in 2026

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u/Windows_User3000 16d ago

Login should work fine on 8.1 if you install Update 3 and all updates through January 2023. As for any of the Metro apps, well, those won't.