"The background task activation is spurious."

Discus and support "The background task activation is spurious." in XBoX Accessibility to solve the problem; I'm trying to sign in to Xbox Social on PC, but every time I enter my email and password a popup appears, saying "We couldn't sign you in to Xbox... Discussion in 'XBoX Accessibility' started by WesGamez42, Jul 13, 2022.

  1. WesGamez42
    WesGamez42 Guest

    "The background task activation is spurious."


    I'm trying to sign in to Xbox Social on PC, but every time I enter my email and password a popup appears, saying "We couldn't sign you in to Xbox Live/The background task activation is spurious." I've tried signing in several times, even with nothing else running, but it just repeats the same error message. Please help.

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    WesGamez42, Jul 13, 2022
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  2. Lucas Lauer Win User

    "The background task activation is spurious."

    Hello, WesGamez42. Thanks for reaching out! My name is Lucas. I'm an Independent Advisor and a Microsoft user just like you. I'll be happy to assist you today.

    Please try the steps with the Microsoft store, the Xbox app and the Game Bar closed:

    - Go to Start > Settings > Apps > Apps & features > Microsoft Store > Advanced Options > Repair, then Reset.

    - Go to Start > Settings > Apps > Apps & features > Xbox App > Advanced Options > Repair, then Reset.

    - Go to Start > Settings > Apps > Apps & features > Game Bar > Advanced Options > Repair, then Reset.

    - Press Windows + R. Type TEMP and press enter. Delete all the files inside this folder. Repeat this step by typing %TEMP% and Prefetch. Delete everything on both folders too.

    - Press Windows + R. Type WSRESET and press enter.

    - Click on Start > Search for Credential manager > Windows credentials. Search for Xbl|DeviceKey, click on it and then Remove. Also, remove all the XblGrts and XboxLive credentials.

    - Delete Accounts and Cache folders at:

    %userprofile%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.XboxIdentityProvider_8wekyb3d8bbwe\AC\TokenBroker

    - Restart your computer. Check your computer region/country and language and please make sure it is the same as your Microsoft account (https://account.microsoft.com/profile). Also check if your computer time zone and date/time is correct.

    - Sign in on the Microsoft store with your Microsoft account. Open the Xbox App and sign in with the same account as the Microsoft store. Open the Game Bar and see if you are able to sign in.

    Feel free to ask back any questions and please let me know how it goes.
  3. Rostom L Win User

    Sign in failure "The background task activation is spurious."

    Hi there! Sorry to hear about what happened. Let's do our best here to sort this out.

    May I know your Windows version, is it Windows 10 or Windows 11?

    Be sure to install the latest updates of your Windows and get all available updates from the Microsoft Store.
    Check for Windows updates - https://support.microsoft.com/windows/update-wi...
    Get updates from Microsoft Store - https://support.microsoft.com/account-billing/g...

    If everything is updated, please try to repair & reset your Microsoft Store and Xbox app:
    Repair/Reset apps - https://support.microsoft.com/windows/repair-ap...

    You could as well uninstall the Xbox app and restart your PC before installing it back.
  4. Geri M. Win User

    Minecraft error "The background task activation is spurious"

    Hi JOscarZ,

    Welcome to Xbox Community Forums. We appreciate for sharing your concern with us and we hope that you are doing well today.

    As we understand you are having issue with Minecraft Java edition. However, we have realized that this issue of yours would be dealt better by our Minecraft /Mojang support. They are more equipped with all the tools and resources to get your problem diagnosed. Kindly follow the steps below to contact live support team.

    Please visit to this link : Submit Request – Home (minecraft.net) and submit a ticket.

    You may also try to visit this link for more information. Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition for PC FAQ – Home, and How to Migrate Your Mojang Account to a Microsoft Account – Home (minecraft.net)



    We hope this helps and it is even better to connect with the correct support where you can get dedicated assistance, the experts there will provide accurate answers for you.



    If you have other concerns, you can create a new post here.



    I wish you a good day!



    Kind regards



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  5. Rostom L Win User

    "The Background Task Activation is spurious" **Minecraft Java Issues

    Hi Cody! I'm Rostom, an Independent Advisor. I will be glad to help you here.

    Does the issue happen to Minecraft: Bedrock Edition as well or just Java Edition?

    Please try to reinstall your Minecraft Launcher. Uninstall it first, restart your PC and install it back again.
  6. XBF - Hayabusa Win User

    Xbox App wont switch accounts! Error: the background task activation is spurious

    Thanks for your reply.

    Can you follow the steps on Solution 2 posted above again, but this time Remove the account that you do not use for gaming?

    Note: When you remove Microsoft Account, all your data associated with the Microsoft Account, including all Files located on Desktop and stored in Documents, Pictures, Music, and Downloads Folder will be deleted. Please make sure to transfer all your Files, Photos and other data from the account to an External Storage Drive, another location on your computer or OneDrive.
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