What Updates for Microsoft Office 2019?

When it comes to software, it's always interesting to stay informed about functional and security developments to decide whether it's important to update your applications and keep up with the pace set by the publisher. Not all updates are essential, and sometimes major updates may require you to upgrade your system or even your hardware configuration.

The update management of the Office 2019 suite is no exception. To maintain control over your configuration and IT investments, it is advisable to select updates that truly benefit you in terms of security, stability, and performance within the functional scope you need.

How Microsoft Office 2019 Updates Work

By default, the on-premise Office 2019 suite is set to update automatically. A scheduled task will search for available updates without distinguishing between security updates and functional updates. As part of this procedure, Office automatically starts downloading. Once the update is downloaded, it installs upon restarting your Office 2019 suite. You can also manually trigger the update search from the Help > Check for Updates function.

The difficulty lies in the fact that there is no distinction in the update files that are downloaded. By disabling automatic updates, you can check the nature of the update before installing it and launch it if you deem it useful. This way, you can stabilize the durability of your IT configuration and fully use the applications you have installed that perfectly meet your functional needs in an eco-responsible approach.