No end in sight to the MS error!!!

PAUL PATANÉ 20 Reputation points
2026-11-06T13:41:24.33+00:00

for a week now, I get this when trying to post information into Copilot Health: The server returned an error. Try again later. How long will this go on??? It is happening in the Windows app, in a browser in regular and incognito mode. I have been a regular user o Health. WHEN WILL IT BE FIXED?

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  1. Vikki-T 13,480 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2026-11-07T09:00:11.3266667+00:00

    Hi PAUL PATANÉ,

    I understand how disruptive this is, especially since you previously used Copilot Health regularly and the same error has continued for a week.

    Microsoft’s current support notice states that Copilot Health is temporarily unavailable during the transition to the unified Copilot experience. Since the error occurs in the Windows app, a regular browser, and InPrivate/Incognito mode, it is unlikely to be caused by a local browser setting or installation issue.

    Unfortunately, Microsoft has not provided a specific restoration date, so community members cannot confirm when the service will be fully operational again. You can monitor the official About Copilot Health page for changes to the availability notice.

    For now, avoid repeatedly submitting the same information and keep any important notes stored securely elsewhere. If the official notice is removed but the error continues on all platforms, contact Microsoft Support and provide the error message, affected platforms, and a screenshot without including personal health information.

    Please note that this is a user-to-user support forum, so contributors cannot access the Copilot Health service or provide an internal repair timeline. I know this isn't the news you were hoping for, but I wanted to make sure you got the most accurate information about your situation. Thank you so much for your understanding.     

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    2026-11-06T13:42:14.47+00:00

    Copilot Health is temporarily unavailable while Microsoft transitions users to the unified Copilot experience, and Microsoft has not published a restoration date or fix ETA.

    The message “The server returned an error. Try again later” across both the Windows app and multiple browser modes is consistent with this service-side unavailability—not something further browser clearing, reinstalling, or private browsing is expected to resolve. Microsoft says Health will be restored, but some capabilities, including wearable and electronic-health-record connections, may return gradually afterward. ^1^

    What to do now

    1. Do not enter the information repeatedly. Wait until Microsoft marks Copilot Health as restored, then submit it once.
    2. Monitor the Copilot Health support page. It is the official page carrying the temporary-unavailability notice and should reflect updated availability information.
    3. Preserve any information elsewhere securely until Health returns. Copilot Health is not intended to replace professional medical care; for time-sensitive health concerns, contact a qualified healthcare professional rather than waiting for the service.
    4. Sign in to the updated Copilot app by December 31, 2026. Microsoft says this is required to preserve eligible chats and content that have not yet migrated. Most updates otherwise happen automatically. ^2^

    If the error continues after restoration

    Only after Microsoft removes the temporary-unavailability notice:

    • Verify that Health appears under …More while signed in with the same personal Microsoft account associated with the eligible Microsoft 365 subscription.
    • If ordinary Copilot also has connection failures, run Windows Get Help, search for Copilot connectivity troubleshooter, and follow its findings. This checks for firewall rules and other connection blockers. ^3^
    • If ordinary Copilot works but Health alone still fails, report it through the response feedback control or Microsoft Support, including the exact message, date/time, account type, and that it reproduces in both Windows and web. Do not include health details in the support report unless specifically required.

    There is currently no publicly stated date answering exactly when it will be fixed.

    References

    1. About Copilot Health | Microsoft Support
    2. Copilot app updates for personal, work, and school accounts
    3. Copilot troubleshooters | Microsoft Support
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