service disruptions Archives

AppWizard

January 11, 2026

Is Minecraft still down? Players report widespread outage

Minecraft Realms experienced a significant outage on January 10, 2026, affecting both Bedrock and Java Edition users. The disruption began around noon Eastern Daylight Time, with over 4,000 players reporting issues accessing paid Realms servers. Users were unable to load their worlds or connect to multiplayer servers for extended periods. The community expressed frustration over the lack of communication from Mojang regarding the outage, with players highlighting the disappointment of being unable to access a paid service.

Winsage

December 24, 2025

Game platform Steam to end support for system 32-bit Windows

Valve has announced the end of support for 32-bit Windows operating systems on its Steam platform, transitioning to a native 64-bit architecture to improve security and performance. Support for the 32-bit client will continue until January 1, 2026, after which it will no longer receive updates or security fixes. Users on 32-bit systems may experience a decline in service quality and access to new features. The decision is driven by memory limitations of 32-bit systems, which can only address a maximum of 4 GB of RAM, and the enhanced security capabilities of 64-bit systems. The latest Steam update also includes support for the Nintendo Switch 2 controller, compatibility with GameCube Adapters in Wii-U mode, and improvements to "Gyro Modes" along with various bug fixes. Users are encouraged to upgrade to 64-bit systems to avoid service disruptions.

Winsage

December 23, 2025

Microsoft fixes Message Queuing issue in new update

Microsoft has released an out-of-band update to fix a Message Queuing (MSMQ) issue that arose after the December 2025 update. This patch is available for several Windows versions, including Windows 10 22H2 ESU, Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021, and Windows 10 LTSB 2016, as well as various Windows Server versions from 2008 to 2019. The issue primarily impacted enterprise environments, while users on Pro and Home editions were "very unlikely" to experience it. The root cause was a change requiring MSMQ to have write access to areas typically restricted, leading to message queuing disruptions and misleading error logs. Microsoft documented the known issue on December 12, 2025, after several days of recognition, during which administrators had to implement workarounds. The update addresses the problem but raises concerns about Microsoft's quality assurance practices, especially given MSMQ's importance in corporate infrastructures. Users expressed dissatisfaction due to service disruptions caused by the issue.

AppWizard

December 15, 2025

Is Spotify down right now? Thousands of users report music app ‘not working’

Spotify has experienced significant disruptions, with over 10,000 issues reported on Downdetector. Users are encountering persistent loading dots on the app's home and search screens and are unable to log into their accounts. Reports from users include frustrations about the inability to access their accounts, with some highlighting issues while using both data and internet connections.

AppWizard

November 26, 2025

A major online services outage is affecting Fortnite, Arc Raiders, Battle.net, PSN, and more

Arc Raiders has restored connectivity to the Epic Games Store after experiencing service disruptions. Users reported issues with Arc Raiders servers around 10:30 AM Pacific Time, and Downdetector noted a surge in complaints regarding access to several platforms, including Fortnite, Rocket League, Dead by Daylight, PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, Elden Ring, and Battle.net. Amazon and Cloudflare have also acknowledged similar issues.

AppWizard

October 30, 2025

microsoft-azure-cloud-services-outage

Microsoft acknowledged that users of its Azure cloud platform are experiencing difficulties accessing services such as Office 365 and Minecraft. The issues are linked to the Azure Front Door service, and customers can expect "initial signs of recovery" soon. Reports indicate that the outage has affected platforms including X-Box Live, Costco and Starbucks mobile apps and websites, and Copilot. This incident follows a recent significant outage of Amazon's cloud services that impacted various online platforms. Microsoft is the second-largest cloud provider, following Amazon.

Winsage

September 11, 2025

Microsoft gives Windows 10 its penultimate update – but saves the best for Windows 11

September's Patch Tuesday has provided essential updates for Windows 10 and Windows 11 users, with a focus on security vulnerabilities. The updates include a cumulative update for Windows 10 identified as KB5065429 and KB5065426 for Windows 11. A total of 81 flaws have been resolved, including two zero-day vulnerabilities: CVE-2025-55234, which affects the Windows Server Message Block (SMB) protocol, and CVE-2024-21907, which impacts a specific open-source .NET library. This update is significant as it is the penultimate Patch Tuesday for Windows 10, with the final major update scheduled for October 14, when official support will cease. Users wishing to continue receiving security patches after October must upgrade to Windows 11 or enroll in Microsoft's Extended Security Updates (ESU) program. Windows 11 updates also include new features, while Windows 10 updates are limited to essential fixes. Organizations are encouraged to upgrade to Windows 11 for enhanced security, and individual users should prioritize this transition as well.

AppWizard

August 5, 2025

Instagram and Facebook Messenger down as hundreds of users suffer Meta outage

Users of Instagram and Facebook Messenger reported significant outages, with Downdetector logging over 200 complaints for Instagram and at least 50 for Facebook Messenger. The issues affected multiple regions, with around 500 reports from the UK and over 1,500 from India. Approximately 70% of the problems involved users unable to log into Instagram. By 7:43 AM, complaints about Instagram outages had decreased to 44, indicating an improvement in the situation.

AppWizard

July 31, 2025

Lloyds bank app ‘not working and ‘keeps crashing’ as users can’t open it

Users expressed frustration on social media about outages affecting banking applications, particularly on payday. Lloyds Bank acknowledged the issues and asked customers to be patient while they worked on a fix. Outages were also reported by HSBC, Halifax, and the Royal Bank of Scotland. A Treasury Committee report revealed that nine of the UK's largest banks had experienced over a month of unplanned technical outages in the past two years, with 158 incidents of IT failures reported between January 2023 and February 2025. Common causes of these outages included problems with third-party suppliers, system changes, and internal software issues. Downdetector is a platform that tracks service disruptions across various services, allowing users to report issues.

TrendTechie

July 11, 2025

Масштабный сбой интернета в России: не работают Steam, торренты и мобильные операторы

Users of major mobile operators in Russia, including T2, MTS, MegaFon, and Beeline, are experiencing significant mobile internet connectivity issues, particularly in Saint Petersburg and the Leningrad region, with complaints also reported from Moscow, Tula, and Tver. Additionally, popular online services such as Steam, RuTracker, and Zen are facing connectivity problems, affecting users both domestically and internationally.