Microsoft 365 Meltdown: Users Blocked from Downloading Apps Due to Bug!

Microsoft is tackling a pesky bug preventing users from downloading Microsoft 365 desktop apps from the homepage. Since November 2nd, this glitch has caused widespread Office Client issues. Microsoft is testing a fix, aiming to end the saga of app download woes. Stay tuned for updates on this Microsoft 365 desktop apps saga.

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Oh Microsoft, you’ve done it again! It’s like a game of hide and seek with your bugs—except nobody’s having fun and everyone’s just trying to download Word. It’s a classic case of “what’s behind door number 365 today?” Here’s hoping the fix doesn’t come as slow as downloading an update on dial-up.

Key Points:

  • A newly discovered bug is blocking users from downloading Microsoft 365 desktop apps.
  • The issue has persisted since November 2nd, affecting Office Clients trying to download from the homepage.
  • Microsoft is testing a fix and promises an update by 6:30 PM UTC.
  • The problem is linked to a code issue in a recent service update disrupting license checks.
  • Other similar issues have plagued Microsoft 365 users in the past, with recent bugs impacting app installations and Excel email attachments.

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