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Why can't I sign in to any Microsoft app because of a "too many requests" error?
Why does every Microsoft Store app—including the Store itself—show a "too many requests" error whenever I try to sign in, no matter what I do? I've already flushed DNS, wiped app caches, and even done a fresh install of Windows, but the problem comes right back.
Is this tied to my Microsoft account being rate-limited, a server-side issue, or something on my network that keeps triggering it? And is there any way to confirm which one it is before I give up and switch to Linux just to play Minecraft?
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Your screenshot shows 0x80860010. The wording alone does not establish whether the account, connection or Windows app sign-in path is responsible, and reinstalling Windows leaves the same account and network in use. Start with Microsoft’s account sign-in helper and follow any account-specific result. Then compare browser sign-in to the Microsoft account website with Store sign-in on the same PC. Repeat using the same account on a mobile hotspot; if available, also compare another device or another account you own. Treat the results as clues: a failure following one account across devices and networks points toward account investigation, while failures limited to one network point toward that connection. If browser access succeeds but Store apps fail, report that distinction to Microsoft Support. Include a fresh screenshot, UTC time and the identifier displayed with the error; your attached screenshot is dated September 20.
