Microsoft has rolled out a brand new methodology referred to as “replace beneath lock” to revise Workplace apps whereas a PC is in idle, locked mode or if the apps are working. If all goes easily, the method ought to take 4 seconds.
Microsoft guarantees the brand new methodology for updating Microsoft 365 apps will imply “zero notifications, zero disruptions” to customers and can scale back the necessity for pressured updates.
“Replace beneath lock” tries to close down Workplace apps when its secure to take action after which apply a pending replace. It then restores closed apps to their earlier state. All this could occur in seconds, in line with Microsoft.
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This needs to be helpful when an worker leaves an incomplete Workplace doc open in a single day however locks their system till returning to complete it the subsequent day. Up to now, locking the system has prevented Workplace from being up to date.
“Replace beneath lock” hopefully alleviates stress on admins whose customers are sick of replace notifications for Workplace apps. The function makes use of Microsoft’s Click on-to-Run virtualization and streaming applied sciences to ship Workplace updates this manner.
The brand new updates will not occur when, for instance, macros are working or there are unsaved adjustments. Additionally, if apps cannot shut down safely, the updates are utilized usually.
The brand new replace methodology is for Home windows units solely and prospects with Microsoft 365 subscriptions, Visio and Mission. It would not apply to Microsoft Groups as a result of it has its personal replace course of. It is also out there for retail shopper/perpetual licenses for Workplace 2016, 2019, and 2021.
And it is out there for all units which might be receiving updates from:
- Present Channel: Model 2109 or later
- Month-to-month Enterprise Channel: Model 2112 or later
- Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel (Preview): Model 2202 or later
- Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel: Model 2208 or later (coming Jan 2023)
