Login or Account issues on 365 Word, Excel or Onedrive with Windows 11 Home

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We have come across this problem several times where Word will be showing an account problem, click here to fix. The issue is specific to Windows 11 Home devices, and especially where you have a 365 Business Premium or InTune license.

Normally it will start with a password expiry. You try to log in again and the error messages appear.

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The issue is most likely that when you signed into 365, you clicked “This Device” rather than “Just This App”.

When you do that, the system tries to enrol the PC into 365 Intune however Windows 11 Home edition cant do that. You need Windows 11 Pro instead.
Once you have attempted to do it, the system will add an account on the PC that is broken and you have to clean up.

Youโ€™re not just signing into Microsoft OneDrive

๐Ÿ‘‰ Youโ€™re triggering:

  • Azure AD Join / Registration
  • MDM enrolment via Microsoft Intune
  • TPM-backed credential setup

So:โœ” TPM error = crypto/credential issueโœ” This error = device enrolment failure

๐Ÿ‘‰ Same root cause area: device identity is broken


INSTRUCTIONS – Bear in mind that deleting accounts can cause you to lose data. You are responsible for the following steps, not Andisa.
If you need help then call us and we can arrange a call out or remote session depending on your contract terms.

Step 1 โ€“ Remove ALL accounts (important)

Go to:

  • Settings โ†’ Accounts โ†’ Email & accounts
  • Settings โ†’ Accounts โ†’ Access work or school

Remove:

  • Any work accounts
  • Any Microsoft accounts (if present)

๐Ÿ”ง Step 2 โ€“ Reboot
๐Ÿ”ง Step 3 โ€“ Open OneDrive or Word and sign in

Now sign in โ€” it should work cleanly

Make sure that you click “Only This App” after entering the password or you will have to start again.

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