Could someone please advise if Outlook is down, or if maintenance is being done on my account? I checked the status 2 different ways, and only saw that there were issues with mobile issues. I have been trying to access e-mails from my PC for the last 30 minutes to no avail.

Please don't ask me to optimize my browser or act like it's an issue with my computer. This happens every 3 or 4 months, usually when Outlook is being upgraded, or maintenance is being performed, and no one tells users in advance! It is beyond frustrating. Fortunately, I have a gmail account that I am using more frequently (and that I NEVER have this problem with), but I still need to access hotmail e-mail messages.

Real information and a solution to the problem woudl be greatly appreciated.