I am trying to log-in to  my microsoft account in the Windows 8 laptop i have. am unable to do so - when i run the microsoft account troubleshooter it says Sync is off and makes the changes but still am unable to log-in.

help me out. even if i try to set up a new microsoft account from the personalization in the settings it throws me out saying "Sorry am unable to connect to Microsoft services" even though am able to login to my microsoft account from the explorer.