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Jul 10, 2019 Suppressing Microsoft AutoUpdate’s Required Data Notice screen As part of the latest update to Microsoft AutoUpdate app, a new screen has appeared which requires the logged-in user to click on it. This screen is to notify users that Microsoft AutoUpdate collects diagnostic data for Microsoft and provides basic information on how to opt-out of. Required Data Notice Microsoft Autollpdate helps update your Microsoft applications for Mac. We collect required diagnostic data to keep Microsoft AutoUpdate secure, up-to-date and performing as expected on the device it is.
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We recommend that you always update to the latest version of Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU).
The following table provides release history information for Microsoft AutoUpdate. The table is ordered by release date, with the most recent release date listed first. All update packages are 64-bit.
Note
- Download links are only provided for the most recent release of Microsoft AutoUpdate
- Microsoft AutoUpdate provides updates to various Mac products from Microsoft. Therefore, you might receive a notification to update Microsoft AutoUpdate even if you're not running Office for Mac.
To view release notes, see Release notes.
March 2020 release
Release Date: March 10, 2020
Microsoft Auto Update 4.21
Feature Updates:
- State Restoration Enabled for Word, Excel and PowerPoint, running without any windows open, or running the Docstage state, in automatic updates mode of Microsoft AutoUpdate. Now updates will be even more silent for end users in Automatic Updates mode, as they don't need to quit their apps that qualify for Update via State Restoration.
MAU Update Link:
Download Microsoft Auto Update 4.21 Package
SHA-256 Hash:
9AF2FAF4854BF06F33322A8530275F8D32965C91D446C45A0CD8BC4C5DF04F44
February 2020 release
Release Date: February 11, 2020
Microsoft Auto Update 4.20
Feature Updates:
- Microsoft AutoUpdate UI launches only if at least 1 app on the device is registered with MAU
- Bug fixes and Enhancements
MAU Update Link:
Download Microsoft Auto Update 4.20 Package
SHA-256 Hash:
80DD0637AA60007310FB7B68C01926F6CA0F2771DBB42166C191626607D89B56
January 2020 release
Release Date: January 14, 2020
Microsoft Auto Update 4.19
Feature Updates:
- Bug Fixes and enhancements
MAU Update Link:
Download Microsoft Auto Update 4.19 Package
SHA-256 Hash:
D480D4FD23BDC07852DEFBADCE4CCBEF00265500E6595FE8B299444EB8F90C3F
December 2019 release
Release Date: December 10, 2019
Microsoft Auto Update 4.18
Feature Updates:
- Channel Per App: Mac Admins can now subscribe to different channels or rings of validation per app.
MAU Update Link:
Download Microsoft Auto Update 4.18 Package
SHA-256 Hash:
11D051503067DB9819C84C8D1EBE29435A781D29C6B1FE3173DB03DC88F1B4C3
November 2019 release
Release Date: November 12, 2019
Microsoft Auto Update 4.17
Feature Updates:
- What's New in each major update can now be viewed on the Microsoft AutoUpdate dashboard.
- Minimum OS requirements for Office 2019 updates has changed to macOS 10.13 with the release of Catalina and we are notifying users to upgrade to get latest Office Updates.
MAU Update Link:
Download Microsoft Auto Update 4.17 Package
SHA-256 Hash:
0F8BECB34385711F3D5E54B2944D9C30567B37352C5E59E0A7BC74B83371AB0A
October 2019 release
Release Date: October 15, 2019
Microsoft Auto Update 4.16
Feature Updates:
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- Starting Microsoft AutoUpdate 4.16, the all new improved end-user experience is now available for all customers.
MAU Update Link:
Download Microsoft Auto Update 4.16 Package
SHA-256 Hash:
5BEA94F8AA2BD4F4398B3E5EDE0EA2F406440B8ACAD46B3DACE904824B41052C
September 2019 release
Release Date: September 10, 2019
Microsoft Auto Update 4.15
Feature Updates:
- MAU Update Deadline Notifications will now display time of deadline to end users in their local device's time format.
- MAU AU Daemon is now called Microsoft Update Assistant.
- Fixed an issue where focus was stolen from the foreground app when running the 'msupdate' command.
MAU Update Link:
Download Microsoft Auto Update 4.15 Package
SHA-256 Hash:
E5D4EADF632745115CD4819DAB3B1A1838FA8263ECDDC6E621AEA19A3C84F6F7
August 2019 release
Release Date: August 13, 2019
Microsoft Auto Update 4.14
Feature Updates:
- Fixed various issues for improving voice over translations, update performance and UI.
- Added telemetry and fixes for troubleshooting.
MAU Update Link:
Download Microsoft Auto Update 4.14 Package
SHA-256 Hash:
76FA706E9E5B717D333B7EFB5AB95FCF9EE3E571A7FF171CA25E77CA6E9EBD97
July 2019 release
Release Date: July 18, 2019
Microsoft Auto Update 4.13
Feature Updates:
- Privacy Changes for MAU: A Required Data Collection Notice will be shown to end users as part of compliance.
- MAU Update Deadline: Mac Admins can now set a deadline within MAU to enforce updates across their Mac users. Learn more
- Various Bugs and performance fixes.
MAU Update Link:
Download Microsoft Auto Update 4.13 Package
SHA-256 Hash:
9FDCEAFA05AB070531ECEE50E1E977839C1E2DE2312569F816C59F35DE162B08
June 2019 release
Release Date: June 27, 2019
Microsoft Auto Update 4.12
Feature Updates:
- Fixed issue with Apple OS beta causing failures in MAU updates for full updaters.
MAU Update Link:
Download Microsoft Auto Update 4.12 Package
SHA-256 Hash:
85ce26ece89a256711f082e61b313c1ed6a22bfc402d4789a78a08022a96f6fa
Release Date: June 9, 2019
Microsoft Auto Update 4.12
Feature Updates:
- Binary Delta Updates: For SSD devices, rolling out smaller updates, thereby reducing the bandwidth consumption due to updates.
- Support for Accessory Apps: MAU now supports accessory apps such as Microsoft OneDrive.
- Install on Clone enhancements: Updating clones is now more robust and failproof.
MAU Update Link:
Download Microsoft Auto Update 4.12 Package
SHA-256 Hash:
ABCC7D58DA7DB1B8B24B9B1BE6B1DB93BDC97AE487EFB615EC5695B9E1CC0FC9
May 2019 release
Release Date: May 14, 2019
Microsoft Auto Update 4.11
Feature Updates:
- Privacy Changes for MAU: A Required Data Collection Notice will be shown to end users as part of compliance.
- MAU Update Deadline: Mac Admins can now set a deadline within MAU to enforce updates across their Mac users. Learn more
- Various Bugs and performance fixes.
MAU Update Link:
Download Microsoft Auto Update 4.11 Package
SHA-256 Hash:
EE3403B79E536191E545E70708A99D3A33B384372F65C028490AFFB551CD1EE2
April 2019 release
Release Date: April 16, 2019
Microsoft Auto Update 4.10
Feature Updates:
- Install On Clone Feature Enhancements: For SSD devices, rolling out updates on clone for apps in use, thereby reducing the app downtime due to updates.
- Installation Optimizations: The update process will use parallelized cloning, so app downtime due to updates will be reduced.
MAU Update Link:
Download Microsoft Auto Update 4.10 Package
SHA-256 Hash:
FF676870D5B3521202095810B85DEF36538B59E00AEA44A2ED0D7EA8B3B99D6C
Release history
| Release date | Version | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2019 | 4.15 | ||
| August 13, 2019 | 4.14 | ||
| July 18, 2019 | 4.13 | ||
| June 27, 2019 June 9, 2019 | 4.12 | ||
| May 14, 2019 | 4.11 | ||
| April 16, 2019 | 4.10 | ||
| March 14, 2019 | 4.9.0 | Release notes | |
| February 26, 2019 | 4.8.0 | Release notes | |
| January 16, 2019 | 4.7.0 | Release notes | |
| December 11,2018 | 4.6.0 | Release notes | |
| November 14, 2018 | 4.5.0 | Release notes | |
| October 16, 2018 | 4.4.0 | Release notes | |
| September 11, 2018 | 4.3.0 | Release notes | |
| August 14, 2018 | 4.2.0 | Release notes | |
| July 10, 2018 | 4.1.0 | Release notes | |
| June 12, 2018 | 4.0.0 | ||
| May 15, 2018 | 4.0.0 | ||
| April 10, 2018 | 3.18 | Release notes | |
| March 13, 2018 | 3.17 | ||
| February 13, 2018 | 3.16.0 | Release notes | |
| January 18, 2018 | 3.15.0 | ||
| December 17, 2017 | 3.14.1 | Release notes | |
| December 12, 2017 | 3.14 | ||
| October 10, 2017 | 3.11 | ||
| September 12, 2017 | 3.9.3 | Release notes | |
| August 15, 2017 | 3.9.2 | ||
| July 11, 2017 | 3.9.1 | ||
| June 13, 2017 | 3.9.1 | ||
| May 9, 2017 | 3.9.1 | Release notes | |
| April 11, 2017 | 3.9 | Release notes | |
| February 16, 2017 | 3.8.4 | Release notes | |
| January 11, 2017 | 3.8.3 | Release notes | |
| December 13, 2016 | 3.8.2 | ||
| November 15, 2016 | 3.8.1 | ||
| October 11, 2016 | 3.8.0 | KB 3193438 | |
| August 22, 2016 | 3.6.0 | KB 3179163 | |
| May 10, 2016 | 3.5.0 | KB 3155777 | |
| April 12, 2016 | 3.4.0 | KB 3142577 | |
| January 5, 2016 | 3.4.0 | KB 3133674 |
Related topics
-->Starting with Version 16.28 of Office for Mac, there are new preference settings that allow you to control settings related to the following:
Diagnostic data that is collected and sent to Microsoft about Office client software being used.
Connected experiences that use cloud-based functionality to provide enhanced Office features to you and your users.
In addition, there is a new preference setting related to a Required Data Notice dialog for Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU).
For more information about diagnostic data and connected experiences, see Overview of privacy controls.
Note
- For information about similar settings for Office on computers running Windows, see Use policy settings to manage privacy controls for Office 365 ProPlus.
- For information about similar settings for Office on iOS devices, see Use preferences to manage privacy controls for Office on iOS devices.
Setting preferences
These new preference settings are CFPreferences API compatible and can be set using the defaults command in Terminal, or enforced through a Configuration Profile or Mobile Device Management (MDM) server. When the preferences are enforced, the user cannot change the values, and any in-app controls will appear disabled.
Preference setting for diagnostic data
Diagnostic data is used to keep Office secure and up-to-date, detect, diagnose and remediate problems, and also make product improvements. For more information, see Diagnostic data sent from Office 365 ProPlus to Microsoft.
| Preference Domain | com.microsoft.office |
| Key | DiagnosticDataTypePreference |
| Data Type | String |
| Possible values | BasicDiagnosticData(this sets the level to Required)FullDiagnosticData(this sets the level to Optional)ZeroDiagnosticData(this sets the level to Neither) |
| Availability | 16.28 and later |
Microsoft desktop mac share all monitors free. Starting with new installations of Version 16.30, if you don't set this preference, only required diagnostic data is sent to Microsoft if users with an Office 365 subscription are signed in with a work or school account or if users have a volume licensed version of Office 2019 for Mac. Also, these users can't change the level of diagnostic data regardless of how you set this preference.
Note
- If you install Version 16.28 or 16.29 and you don't set this preference, both optional and required diagnostic data is sent to Microsoft. If you then upgrade to Version 16.30 or later, both optional and required diagnostic data is still sent to Microsoft, unless you use this preference to set a different value.
- If you set this preference, it also will apply to Version 1.00.217856 and later of Teams for Mac and to Version 16.28 and later of Skype for Business for Mac.
For other users, such as home users with an Office 365 subscription, only required diagnostic data is sent, unless the user chooses to also send optional diagnostic data by going to Preferences > Privacy.
Preference setting for connected experiences that analyze your content
Connected experiences that analyze your content are experiences that use your Office content to provide you with design recommendations, editing suggestions, data insights, and similar features. For example, PowerPoint Designer or Researcher in Word. For a list of these connected experiences, see Connected experiences in Office.
| Preference Domain | com.microsoft.office |
| Key | OfficeExperiencesAnalyzingContentPreference |
| Data Type | Boolean |
| Possible values | TRUE(enabled)FALSE(disabled) |
| Availability | 16.28 and later |
If you don't set this preference, connected experiences that analyze content are available to users.
If the user has an Office 365 subscription and is signed in with a work or school account or if the user has a volume licensed version of Office 2019 for Mac, then the user can't turn off connected experiences that analyze content.
For other users, such as home users with an Office 365 subscription, the user can choose to turn off connected experiences that analyze content by going to Preferences > Privacy.
Preference setting for connected experiences that download online content
Connected experiences that download online content are experiences that allow you to search and download online content including templates, images, 3D models, videos, and reference materials to enhance your documents. For example, Office templates or PowerPoint QuickStarter. For a list of these connected experiences, see Connected experiences in Office.
| Preference Domain | com.microsoft.office |
| Key | OfficeExperiencesDownloadingContentPreference |
| Data Type | Boolean |
| Possible values | TRUE(enabled)FALSE(disabled) |
| Availability | 16.28 and later |
If you don't set this preference, connected experiences that download online content are available to users.
If the user has an Office 365 subscription and is signed in with a work or school account or if the user has a volume licensed version of Office 2019 for Mac, then the user can't turn off connected experiences that download online content.
For other users, such as home users with an Office 365 subscription, a user can choose to turn off connected experiences that download online content by going to Preferences > Privacy.
Preference setting for optional connected experiences
In addition to the connected experiences mentioned above, there are some optional connected experiences that you may choose to allow your users to access with their organization account, which is sometimes referred to as a work or school account. For example, the LinkedIn features of the Resume Assistant in Word or the Weather Bar in Outlook, which uses MSN Weather. For more examples, see Overview of optional connected experiences in Office.
| Preference Domain | com.microsoft.office |
| Key | OptionalConnectedExperiencesPreference |
| Data Type | Boolean |
| Possible values | TRUE(enabled)FALSE(disabled) |
| Availability | 16.28 and later |
If you don't set this preference, optional connected experiences are available to users with an Office 365 subscription that are signed in with a work or school account or users who have a volume licensed version of Office 2019 for Mac. Unless you have set this preference to FALSE, these users can choose to turn off optional connected experiences by going to Preferences > Privacy.
For other users, such as home users with an Office 365 subscription, there isn't an option to turn off optional connected experiences.
Preference setting for most connected experiences
You can use this preference to control whether most connected experiences are available to your users.
| Preference Domain | com.microsoft.office |
| Key | ConnectedOfficeExperiencesPreference |
| Data Type | Boolean |
| Possible values | TRUE(enabled)FALSE(disabled) |
| Availability | 16.28 and later |
If you don't set this preference, all connected experiences are available to your users, unless you have set one of the other preferences for connected experiences previously mentioned, such as OfficeExperiencesAnalyzingContentPreference.
For example, if you set this preference to FALSE, the following types of connected experiences won't be available to your users:
- Experiences that analyze your content
- Experiences that download online content
- Optional connected experiences
In addition, if you set this preference to FALSE, most other connected experiences are also turned off, such as co-authoring and online file storage. For a list of these other connected experiences, see Connected experiences in Office.
But even if you set this preference to FALSE, limited Office functionality will remain available, such as synching a mailbox in Outlook, and Teams and Skype for Business will continue to work. Essential services, such as the licensing service that confirms that you’re properly licensed to use Office, will also remain available.
If the user has an Office 365 subscription and is signed in with a work or school account or if the user has a volume licensed version of Office 2019 for Mac, then the user can't turn off most connected experiences.
For other users, such as home users with an Office 365 subscription, a user can choose to turn off most connected experiences by going to Preferences > Privacy.
Preference setting for the Required Data Notice dialog for Microsoft AutoUpdate
The first time Version 4.12 or later of Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) is launched, users will see a Required Data Notice dialog which provides them with information about what data from MAU is sent to Microsoft.
If you don't want your users to see this Required Data Notice dialog for Microsoft AutoUpdate, you can set the following preference. Regardless of which value you set, the dialog won't be shown to your users.
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| Preference Domain | com.microsoft.autoupdate2 |
| Key | AcknowledgedDataCollectionPolicy |
| Data Type | String |
| Possible values | RequiredDataOnlyRequiredAndOptionalData |
| Availability | 4.12 and later |
If you let your users see this dialog, then when the user chooses OK, the value RequiredDataOnly is written to AcknowledgedDataCollectionPolicy and the dialog is not shown to the user again.