in brief Microsoft's Windows Live services experienced a significant outage on Tuesday, leaving many users unable to get to their Hotmail inboxes.
Many Hotmail users got this message when trying to access their inboxes Tuesday. (Credit: Martin LaMonica/CNET News.com)
A company representative said all Windows Live services were affected, though not all users reported problems. Microsoft said it is still trying to determine the cause of the problems.
"We are aware that some customers may be experiencing difficulty accessing their Windows Live accounts," the software maker said in a statement.
"We're actively investigating the cause and are working to take the appropriate steps to remedy the situation as rapidly as possible. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience and disruption this may be causing our customers."
