How to fix sign-in error code 0x800488AB in the Xbox app for Windows 10

By Richard Devine
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If you've been cursed by a sign-in error with the code 0x800488AB in the Xbox app for Windows 10, fear not, there is an easy fix.

The error window will tell you to go to Xbox.com and sign in to fix an issue with your account. But you don't need to do that. It doesn't fix anything, anyway.

Here's what you need to do.

1. Click on sign in with a different Microsoft account

You'll find the option you need under "Use another account" as highlighted in the image above. While this image doesn't show the actual error, you will still find the option in the same place, the window will just look a little different.

2. Don't click on your own Microsoft Account

Your Xbox Live Microsoft Account that is usually connected to the Xbox app will be offered as an option. Don't click on it.

3. Click on the option for a new Microsoft Account

Use the option highlighted in the image above. Then, simply enter your Microsoft Account details again, click login and you should find yourself back into the app, error free.

It might not work for all of the people, all of the time, but we've encountered it first hand and these steps helped us back into the app.

For more Windows 10 tips be sure to drop by our dedicated help page here

Richard Devine
Richard Devine
Managing Editor - Tech, Reviews

Richard Devine is a Managing Editor at Windows Central with over a decade of experience. A former Project Manager and long-term tech addict, he joined Mobile Nations in 2011 and has been found on Android Central and iMore as well as Windows Central. Currently, you'll find him steering the site's coverage of all manner of PC hardware and reviews. Find him on Mastodon at mstdn.social/@richdevine

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  • Windows 10 _ Released to early full of Snags Just got over continual reboot problem _ NOW THIS!!!!!!
  • Well, this is more of an Xbox Live sign-in issue. And Xbox Live and regular problems (sadly) seem to go hand-in-hand
  • Issues like this aside, the new way Windows 10 is handling accounts for its native apps is fantastic. It really embodies Satya's vision of allowing you to combine work and personal on one device. For instance I use a work Microsoft account for all my work devices, and in Windows 8 that meant I couldn't access my personal music subscription from my work computer. Now I can just add my personal account and set Groove to use that instead of the main account I'm logged in as. I can also add my work account to my personal phone and access work files via OneDrive. It's fantastic.
  • Not even home to see if I have this issue but I now know how to fix it. Awesome!
  • I just waited a couple of hours and then it was good
  • I wished they would fix the issue where if you open the app. All you get is a green screen in the app. Sometimes I have to close and open the app like 5 times.
  • I wished they would fix the issue where if you open the app. All you get is a green screen in the app. Sometimes I have to close and open the app like 5 times.
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  • Can sign-in without an issue but haven't been able to stream from the x1 lately. Just get a white screen and stream stops immediately after. Was able to stream my ps3 and older bro's ps4 onto my PC (hdmi pass through) to play using a ridiculous looooong usb cable lol.
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