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Copilot is giving error messages

Sam Fischer 0 Reputation points
2026-01-16T03:12:18.9966667+00:00

Hello, my Copilot app is telling me this, "I'm sorry, I'm having trouble responding to requests right now. Let's try this again in a bit." What is that? Can I get some help with this? Is there something happening?

Microsoft Copilot | Microsoft 365 Copilot | Development
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    2026-01-16T03:12:24.8166667+00:00

    The error message you are encountering, "I'm sorry, I'm having trouble responding to requests right now. Let's try this again in a bit," typically indicates that there is a transient issue with the Copilot service. This can happen due to various reasons such as network connectivity issues, service outages, or resource constraints on the backend. Here are a few steps you can take to troubleshoot this issue:

    1. Check your internet connection to ensure it is stable.
    2. Wait a little while and try your request again, as the service may be temporarily unavailable.
    3. If the issue persists, consider checking the service status or contacting support for further assistance.

    These types of errors are often resolved quickly, so trying again after a short period may resolve the issue.

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  2. Sam Fischer 0 Reputation points
    2026-01-16T03:15:42.6266667+00:00

    It is not better.

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