Microsoft Teams is a popular chat and communication tool that comes as part of the Microsoft Office 365 ecosystem. The tool smoothly integrates into the Office 365 productivity suite and comes with lots of handy features. It lets users hold online meetings, chat, create notes, share files, and use a variety of Microsoft and non-Microsoft extensions. In short, it’s a platform designed to simplify digital teamwork — all in one single window.
In light of the recent events and with a lot of our communication and collaboration moving online, having an app like Microsoft Teams available on your PC can come in really handy. However, lately, you may have noticed that sometimes the application has trouble updating. If this is the case — don’t worry. In this article, we will look into how to force Microsoft Teams to update.
Why Is Microsoft Teams Not Updating?
You probably know that it is important to keep all your system applications up to date on Windows 10. This will help you avoid a whole range of security vulnerabilities and gain access to new features and improvements. Does Microsoft Teams update automatically? Yes, in most cases, the app should update automatically. According to Microsoft, all the app needs to perform automatic updates is a stable network connection. However, in some cases, even when your PC has a stable web connection, the app just won’t update by itself. There can be several reasons why the app may not be updating automatically.
- Microsoft Teams is not installed in the right folder. If the app is not installed in its default location and is instead placed in Programs Files folder, it will not be able to update automatically when a new version becomes available.
- The app is always in use. It’s only possible for the Microsoft Teams app to update itself when the app is idle. This means that you will have to give the app some “off time” for it to update. If you turn off your PC right after you are done using the app, the app will have no way of completing the update process.
How to Resolve Microsoft Teams Not Updating Automatically?
If the app is not updating automatically on your PC, there are two ways you can go about resolving the issue:
- Reinstall the app in the default location
- Update the app manually
Let’s go over each of the possible fixes in more detail.
Fix One: Reinstall the App in the Default Location
Windows won’t be able to install a new version of Microsoft Teams if the app is installed in the wrong location. In some cases, the app ends up being placed in Program Files and this is why it has trouble updating automatically. In order to fix the problem, you will need to move or reinstall Microsoft Teams to its original location — user\Appdata.
At this point, Teams should be in the right place. When you are connected to a stable network, you should have no issues with the app updating automatically when new versions are out.
Fix Two: Update the App Manually
If moving the app didn’t work or the location of the app files wasn’t the issue, try updating Teams automatically. Here’s how to do it:
- Go to the Start Menu.
- Locate the Microsoft Teams app.
- Click your Profile Picture — you should see it in the top right corner.
- From the drop-down menu, select Check for updates.
- The app will now check if any updates are available. If they are, they will be installed automatically.
- Make sure not to exit the application until the installation is complete.
- To check whether the updates have been installed, go to About and select Version.
Pro Tip: Keep all Drivers Up to Date
As we’ve already mentioned at the beginning of this article, keeping all the elements of your Windows system is very important. Outdated apps and drivers can be the cause of a number of errors and glitches in your PC. Keeping everything up to date is an easy way to avoid it.
While updating an app can be a rather simple process, updating your system drivers is significantly more complicated. In fact, updating drivers manually is typically recommended for experienced users. The process involves locating outdated drivers, downloading their updated versions from the website of the manufacturer, and then performing the installation. If you make a mistake during a manual driver update, this can lead to a number of serious problems for your computer.
This is why it may be a better option to use specialized software to update your system drivers — especially when doing it for the first time. A program like Auslogics Driver Updater can help you update your drivers automatically in just one click without any risk to your system. All you will need to do is download and install the program and then scan for outdated drivers. If any are located, the app will quickly update them to the latest available versions.
There you have it. You should now have the latest version of Microsoft Teams on your PC and be able to enjoy all the benefits this brings. Which of the above fixes has worked the best for you? Please share in the comments below.
