If Microsoft Office is not updating on your Windows computer, you’re not alone. Many users face issues where Office updates get stuck, fail to install, or never start at all.
In this guide, we’ll explain why Microsoft Office updates fail and how to fix common update problems on Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Why Microsoft Office Is Not Updating
Office update issues usually happen due to one or more of the following reasons:
- Corrupted Office update files
- Outdated Windows components
- Office apps stuck in sign-in loop
- Conflicting OneDrive or autosave settings
- Damaged Office installation
If Office apps are also slow, freezing, or not opening, you may want to read our guide on Office 365 apps slow after update.
Fix 1: Restart Office Update Services
Office updates rely on background Windows services. Restarting them often fixes update problems.
- Press Windows + R, type
services.msc, and press Enter - Restart these services:
- Windows Update
- Microsoft Office Click-to-Run Service
- Restart your computer and check for updates again
Fix 2: Check If Office Keeps Asking You to Sign In
Sometimes Office updates fail because the app cannot verify your license.
If Office keeps prompting you to sign in, follow this guide: Office keeps asking to sign in – fix authentication issues.
Fix 3: Repair Microsoft Office Installation
A corrupted installation can block updates entirely.
- Open Settings → Apps → Installed Apps
- Find Microsoft Office
- Select Modify → Online Repair
This will reinstall Office files without deleting your data.
Fix 4: Office Not Updating After Windows Update
If Office stopped updating after a recent Windows update, the update itself may have caused conflicts.
Refer to this detailed fix: Office apps not updating automatically after Windows update .
Fix 5: Disable Conflicting OneDrive Autosave
Autosave sync issues can block Office background processes.
If OneDrive autosave is not working correctly, check: Fix OneDrive autosave not syncing .
Fix 6: Manually Update Microsoft Office
If automatic updates fail, try updating manually:
- Open any Office app (Word, Excel)
- Go to File → Account
- Select Update Options → Update Now
When Office Still Won’t Update
If Microsoft Office is still not updating after all fixes, the issue may be related to:
- Damaged Windows system files
- Network connectivity problems
- Blocked update servers
In such cases, a deeper system-level diagnosis may be required.
Final Thoughts
Microsoft Office update issues are common, especially after Windows updates or license changes. By fixing sign-in problems, repairing Office, and resolving OneDrive conflicts, most update failures can be resolved.
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