Allow the autoupdate tool to download and install software on its own Note that if the problem persists, you need to check if the Microsoft AutoUpdate app is included in the list of privileged helper tools and go through the installation process all over again if not. Of course, you can launch the utility directly from the Applications and it will function just the same. The package installer will handle the deployment procedure and you will be able to find the tool in your Applications directory, under the Microsoft folder. If you encounter any problems launching the tool via Microsoft Office suite apps, you can manually download and install the Microsoft AutoUpdate software.
Manually install the autoupdate tool to bypass any issues Just navigate to the Help menu, select the “Check for Updates” entry. The function can be activated through any of the Microsoft Office applications, such as Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, or Word. Microsoft AutoUpdate is a component included in the Microsoft Office suite that helps you make sure that you always have access to the latest version with all the improvements for any included application, as well as getting the latest security fixes. Bug Fix: Applications will not relaunch after updates if they were not terminated using MAU prompts.
