Copilot in blank page

Roberto Lito 0 Reputation points
2026-11-13T00:45:54.61+00:00

Copilot opens in blank page in the app. In Edge it opens but when clicking on chat history it does not retrieve any chat.
I cannot access troubleshooters through Get Help (they are not loading). Wasting my time all day and paid for a subscription. Can anyone tell me how to get a refund on the subscription I paid 3 months ago?

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Windows
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Ivan B 127.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2026-11-13T01:18:01.0666667+00:00

Hi,

There is currently an outage affecting the Microsoft 365 system, which includes Copilot; access is unavailable at this time. There is no estimated time for when services will be restored, but Microsoft is already working to bring them back online.

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You can check the status via the link below to see if access has been restored.

https://status.cloud.microsoft/m365/referrer=serviceStatusRedirect

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  1. Roberto Lito 0 Reputation points
    2026-11-14T00:57:14.2933333+00:00

    Thank you Ivan for your reply. Yes, Copilot stopped working due to the service disruption all day yesterday November 12th. Today Copilot went back to normal. What pisses me off is that Microsoft does not take care of customers as they should. The moment there is a service disruption they should do something to communicate that problem to the customers that pay them for services instead of leaving customers trying to troubleshoot a problem that cannot be troubleshooted because it comes from their services. You search Microsoft for a solution to the problem: 'Copilot opens in a blank screen' and you get a full page from Microsoft about possible causes and they tell you to do this and that. I uninstalled Copilot and reinstalled and other procedures and after wasting my time for 3 hours troubleshooting a problem that I assumed was in my computer, I come to hear of the disruption in Microsoft services. Couldn't they send an automatic email to all customers that the problem resides in their servers and we customers have to wait and cannot do anything until they solve it? I got so angry that I even removed the automatic payment I have in my account. But yes, an email about the removal of automatic payment I did receive. Because all they care about is the payment. Saving the customers' time by giving them information, this they do not care.

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    2026-11-13T00:47:49.98+00:00

    Cancel the subscription from your Microsoft account first; the cancellation page will automatically show whether the purchase qualifies for a refund.

    Request the refund

    1. Open Microsoft account Services & subscriptions.
    2. Sign in with the same Microsoft account used to purchase the subscription.
    3. Locate the Microsoft 365 or Copilot subscription and select Manage.
    4. Select Cancel or Upgrade or Cancel.
    5. Complete the cancellation flow. It will display whether a refund is available and provide the next steps. Not every cancellation results in a refund.[^1^](https://support.microsoft.com/accounts-billing/subscriptions/[Subscription ID] "Microsoft subscription refund policy | Microsoft Support")

    If the page shows Turn on recurring billing, renewal is already disabled and the subscription will expire on the displayed date.[^2^](https://support.microsoft.com/accounts-billing/subscriptions/[Subscription ID] "Cancel a Microsoft 365 subscription | Microsoft Support")

    Because the purchase was three months ago, it is generally outside Microsoft’s standard refund window of 30 days after the initial purchase. However:

    • A most recent recurring charge may qualify if cancelled within 30 days of that payment, subject to the policy’s one-time limitation.
    • Some countries or regions permit prorated refunds under local terms.
    • If purchased through Apple, Google Play, or another retailer, request the refund from that seller rather than Microsoft.[^1^](https://support.microsoft.com/accounts-billing/subscriptions/[Subscription ID] "Microsoft subscription refund policy | Microsoft Support")

    If cancellation does not offer a refund

    Since Get Help is not loading, contact billing support through a browser:

    1. Open Microsoft Support.
    2. Select Microsoft 365 and then Get Home Support.
    3. Enter billing.
    4. Select Sign in to Contact Support.
    5. Choose Microsoft 365 and Office → Manage my subscription.
    6. Select Chat with support agent in web browser.

    Explain that Copilot has been unusable, provide the purchase date, and ask the agent to review refund eligibility. Do not post payment or account information publicly. Microsoft Q&A cannot access subscriptions or issue refunds.^3^

    Optional: recover Copilot access or chat history

    These checks do not depend on Get Help:

    1. Repair the Windows app:
      Settings → Apps → Installed apps → Copilot → … → Advanced options → Repair.
      If Repair is unavailable or ineffective, Windows also provides Reset, but preserve any locally accessible content before resetting.^4^
    2. Check the account used for the history:
      In Edge, verify that Copilot uses the same personal Microsoft, Google, or Apple sign-in originally used. Work/school and personal accounts remain separate.
    3. Check through a private Edge window:
      Open a new InPrivate window, visit Copilot, and sign in explicitly with the original account. Chat content may still be moving to the updated Copilot experience, so devices can temporarily show different history.^5^
    4. Report the blank history:
      In Copilot, select … → Send feedback → Report a problem, then include when it began, the Windows version, and a screenshot.^5^

    References

    1. [Microsoft subscription refund policy | Microsoft Support](https://support.microsoft.com/accounts-billing/subscriptions/[Subscription ID])
    2. [Cancel a Microsoft 365 subscription | Microsoft Support](https://support.microsoft.com/accounts-billing/subscriptions/[Subscription ID])
    3. How to cancel & get refund for a duplicate subscription - Microsoft Q&A
    4. [Windows 10](https://support.microsoft.com/windows/apps/repair-apps-and-programs-in-windows#summary)
    5. Troubleshoot Your Content in the Updated Copilot App | Microsoft Support
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