Microsoft Accounts Troubleshooter: Fix Sync settings problems

Microsoft has released several Troubleshooters for Windows 10/8. Just last week we covered the Windows Apps Troubleshooter which let you troubleshoot and fix Apps problems. Today we will cover the Microsoft Accounts Troubleshooter for Windows 10/8 which lets you troubleshoot and fix Microsoft Account and Sync Settings problems automatically.

Windows 10/8 users are aware that there are multiple ways in which you can log in to the operating system. One of them is by using a Microsoft Account. We have already seen how you can sync Windows PC settings using Microsoft Account. But what if you are unable to use the Microsoft Account or the sync settings?

Microsoft Account Sync & Settings problems

Microsoft has released a Fix It ATS called the Microsoft Accounts Troubleshooter that will help you troubleshoot and fix such issues automatically. Specifically, the troubleshooter will, inter alia, identify and fix the following issues:

Microsoft account settings are corrupt
Can’t connect to the sync service
Problem with Microsoft account policy
Unable to connect due to proxy or certificate
Check for roaming GPO enabled status
Signed in with a guest account or Roaming User Profiles enabled
You are not connected to the Internet
You must be connected to the Internet to sync your settings
Proxy Settings
Check system not activated.

Once you have downloaded the Troubleshooter’s cab file, click on it to run it.

I prefer to click on Advanced and then always opt to see and then select the issues I want fixed. Click Next to start the scan.

Once the scan is completed you will be presented with a list of issues which may be preventing your Microsoft Account for operating correctly. Sync settings problems if any will also be addressed. Clicking on Next will fix the present issues automatically.