Microsoft is implementing fixes for known Microsoft Office issues that cause 'Something went wrong [1001]' connectivity errors and render the applications unusable for many customers.
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As the company acknowledged nearly a month ago, these connection issues are affecting customers using Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint for Microsoft 365, Microsoft 365 Apps for business, and the Office apps for iOS and Android.
“When trying to sign in to Microsoft 365 Office apps, users are receiving an error message. The error states: “Something went wrong” [1001],” Microsoft explained.
Although the authentication errors in the Microsoft 365 desktop app were related to user profile management issues and security software preventing Web Account Manager (WAM) add-ons from running, the company is still investigating the login issues and analyzing logs from affected users to identify any other possible causes of the issue.
Microsoft encourages affected customers to open support requests in the M365 Admin Portal and attach Microsoft Office Authentication/Identity Diagnostic (MSOAID) logs to expedite investigation.
Recently, the company released new versions of Office for Current Channel users on November 14th to address some of the causes behind these ongoing connection issues.
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You can find more information about release availability dates on the support page “Update history for Microsoft 365 Apps (listed by date)”.
Users who are having problems opening Microsoft 365 apps are advised to use Outlook Web App (OWA), Office apps on the web, or mobile apps as a temporary solution.
The following measures may also help eliminate connection errors:
- Restarting the device often helps to address the problem more effectively.
- Run the following commands in PowerShell user mode to repair the Internet Account Manager (WAM):
The company also provides further guidance on how to fix Office app authentication issues and for those who can't sign in to Microsoft 365 desktop apps.
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Finally, Microsoft Office offers additional applications and services that extend its capabilities. These include Microsoft Outlook for email and calendar management, Microsoft Access for database creation and management, and Microsoft Teams for team communication and collaboration. These applications complement the office suite and provide more options for getting things done and increasing productivity.
Source: bleepingcomputer
