Microsoft has rolled out a new method called “update under lock” to revise Office apps while a PC is in idle, locked mode or if the apps are running. If all goes smoothly, the process should take four seconds.
Microsoft promises the new method for updating Microsoft 365 apps will mean “zero notifications, zero disruptions” to users and will reduce the need for forced updates.
“Update under lock” tries to shut down Office apps when its safe to do so and then apply a pending update. It then restores closed apps to their previous state. All this should happen in seconds, according to Microsoft.