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Microsoft says flagship software access is restored after worldwide outage

Microsoft said access to its flagship software is fully back and that every Microsoft 365 product is operational, ending a worldwide outage. The outage paralyzed government offices, traders and businesses; another account of the same statement also listed hospitals.

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On 13 November 2026, Microsoft Corp. said customers once again had full access to its flagship software. It also said every Microsoft 365 product was operational, bringing the outage to an end.

That outage had paralyzed government offices, traders and businesses worldwide. Techmeme’s account of the company statement said the outage disrupted governments, traders, hospitals and businesses.

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