Why does Windows 8 constantly disconnect my account and asks for verification?

Discussion in 'Windows 8' started by MonarchX, Dec 11, 2014.

  1. MonarchX

    MonarchX MDL Expert

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    I set auto-logon/login properly, using my MS account username (e-mail) and password. It works great, but when I go to check on my account in Metro panel, using the lower-right corner charms bar, selecting "Settings -> Change PC Settings -> Accounts" I see "Verify" option available.

    The same applies to MS Office. I log into my account to use it, but after a restart, it shows exclamation sign or question mark that tells me to reconnect to MS account.

    I do set Windows Update service to Manual. I am not sure if that is the cause of this "disconnect" from my MS account.
     
  2. EFA11

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    did you follow the link to MS website to verify your account. Most of the time it happens with a new install or on a different device its been installed with. Following the link should take you to your live account at MS with a browser to verify your system with your account.
     
  3. MonarchX

    MonarchX MDL Expert

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    Yes, of course. I have done that many times. However, a few reboots later, and it asks me to re-verify again! Why? It pretty much disconnects me from my MS account every so often and I have to manually connect to it. How can I make sure that connection stays there @ all times?
     
  4. MonarchX

    MonarchX MDL Expert

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    Is that a bump on my face? Hm.. damn acne!