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Microsoft Automatic Updates is a component included in the Microsoft Office suite that helps you ensure you always have access to the latest version with all improvements to any included application, as well as the latest security fixes.

This feature can be activated from any Microsoft Office application such as Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint or Word. Simply navigate to the Help menu and select the “Check for Updates” entry.

Manually install the auto-update tool to bypass any issues

If you experience any problems launching the tool from a Microsoft Office suite application, you can manually download and install the Microsoft AutoUpdate software. The deployment process will be handled by the package installer, which you will be able to find in the application directory under the Microsoft folder.

Of course, you can launch the utility directly from the app and it will function the same. Note that if the problem persists, you need to check if the Microsoft AutoUpdate application is included in the list of privileged helper tools, if not, reinstall the process.

Allow the automatic update tool to download and install software on its own

From the main Microsoft AutoUpdate window, you can decide whether you want to check for updates manually or let the application do it for you automatically. In the latter case, you will be notified whenever a new version is available.

At the same time, you can have the Microsoft AutoUpdate application download and install updates automatically, in which case user interaction is reduced to a minimum.

Additionally, you can opt-in to the Office Insider Program, in which case you get early access to new builds. However, keep in mind that there are two modes: slow (fully supported builds meaning minimal risk) or fast (unsupported builds where you can help by reporting issues).

Get the latest versions of the applications included in the Microsoft Office suite

Microsoft AutoUpdate is a minimalist yet highly effective tool, vetted by Microsoft, that notifies you of the latest updates, including early access releases. At the same time, Microsoft AutoUpdate can also download and install updates by itself.