A New Feature Will Auto Update Microsoft 365 Apps On Locked/Idle Devices

According to the latest reports, Microsoft users will now see fewer Microsoft 365 update notifications because Office apps will update automatically while their computers are locked or idle. Microsoft has introduced a new feature dubbed “update under lock”. This all-new feature will use Click-To-Run delivery technology, making the update process faster and more secure. So, the Microsoft 365 Apps will auto-update themselves using this new feature.

The New Feature Will Keep Microsoft 365 Apps Up-to-Date

Julia Lieberman, a product manager at Microsoft stated that:

“Microsoft has developed an optimization that applies a pending Microsoft 365 Apps update while a machine is in idle or locked mode, even if apps are running”

The new feature will ensure that the app is safe to shut down before initiating an Office app update. It will check whether it isn’t running any tasks in the background macros or if all changes are saved. Lieberman further stated that:

“Update under lock helps you reach compliance within your timeframes without disrupting your internal users, and potentially reduces the need for abrupt forced updates, making updates more reliable by saving app state before closing.”

This new service will manage the automatic deployment of Windows 10 and 11 quality and feature updates, as well as driver, firmware, and Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise updates.

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