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Microsoft AU Daemon: What it is and how to remove it
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Keeping your programs updated is extremely important. This goes for both your OS, as well as all apps that you have installed on your system. Some programs may even have dedicated sub-programs whose only purpose is to update the base program.
That would pretty much be the story behindMicrosoftAU Daemon.
Since not many users know about the program, and since they most probably see it everyday running in the background while they look through theTask Manager, it is easy to understand why some may have their concerns regarding it.
What is Microsoft AU Daemon?
MicrosoftAU Daemon is theMicrosoftAutoUpdate program that keeps your installation ofMicrosoft Officeup to date. It runs in the background continuously monitoringMicrosoft’sservers to see if any update to Office has appeared yet.
It comes installed for each component of the Microsoft Office Suite, which includes:
The reasonMicrosoftAU Daemon comes installed with each of them is that users may not choose to have the entire suite installed, and thus it is the only way to make sure that at least one instance is available.
How can I remove Microsoft AU Daemon?
SinceMicrosoftAU Daemon is vital for the functioning of Micorosft Office programs, there is no way you can install it. However, the closest thing to an uninstall that you can do is to disable it. This is good if you are running with limited bandwidth, or if you just don’t want your MS Office updated.
By following these steps, not only will you disableMicrosoftAU Daemon for Microsoft Word, but for all other MS Office programs associated with your account.
However, keep in mind that MS Office programs also receive security patches, not just featureupdates, so choosing to disableMicrosoftAU Daemon comes with its own set of risks.
Do you keepMicrosoftAU Daemon running in the background, or do you chose to update your MS Office on your own? Let us know in the comment section below.
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Teodor Nechita
Eager to help those in need, Teodor writes articles daily on subjects regarding Windows, Xbox, and all things tech-related.
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