Can't login to microsoft account on minecraft: windows 10 edition

Anonymous
2020-01-08T15:56:21+00:00

I just got minecraft for windows 10 yesterday, and i try to log in to collect the items in my starter pack. Every time i click to log in though, there's an error message that pops up saying "Failed to login. We tried to sign you into your microsoft account, but something went wrong." and there's a "close" button at the bottom. I just want a way to sign in so that i can get my stuff. Also, would i be able to sign in with an account that didn't buy the game? Or is it mine now and i can sign in with whatever account? Thank you for your help :))

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Anonymous
2021-01-01T15:19:45+00:00

The best option is to install the xbox game companion app from the Microsoft store: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/xbox-console-companion/9wzdncrfjbd8?activetab=pivot:overviewtab  

Also install the xbox games app: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/apps/xbox-app-for-windows-10

This will give you visibility into any account problems, and are necessary for playing Minecraft Windows 10 Edition.

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-07-13T17:23:53+00:00

    I have the answer guys! If youve tried all these tips snd none work (likely) then do this! (Actually do this first). 

    go to search function on windows 10 and type “services”.  You should see a long list. Scroll diwn to anything microsoft/xbox/minecraft related and click on it. 

    Youll see a drop box menu in each area that will have selections like “disabled”, “automatic”, and a few other options. Enable them by switching them all to automatic. (Dont forget the xbox ones). 

    that is it. Ive been searching for this answer a month and none of the geniuses could figure it out. 

    Enjoy! 

    ps, you might have to go back in and do it again one time. For some reason they want to default back to disabled

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-07-11T11:43:14+00:00

    i try playing mincraft on pc but every time i sign in it will say something went wrong with microsoft so i restarted it and all my mincoins went away i had 1000 HELP and i pay for 10 editon yesterday

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-07-07T23:54:09+00:00

    Thanks a lot I'd tried so many other methods and yours was the only one that worked! The awesome thing was yours only took a few minutes and the other ones took a while and didn't work.

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  4. Anonymous
    2020-06-26T16:34:21+00:00

    Nothing is working for me. Whenever I try to uninstall the game and reinstall it, it takes forever to sign in. I am not sure it ever signs in.

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