您的 Mac 的活动监视器(Activity Monitor)是否显示在后台运行的名为Microsoft AutoUpdate的程序？(Microsoft AutoUpdate)它是什么？你能阻止它运行吗？让我们来了解一下。
如果您在Mac上使用(Mac)Microsoft Office套件或其他独立的Microsoft程序，通常会在后台看到Microsoft AutoUpdate处于活动状态。(Microsoft AutoUpdate)这就是让您的Microsoft应用程序始终保持最新的原因。
但是，如果Microsoft AutoUpdate导致速度变慢和崩溃、分散注意力，或者您更喜欢手动更新应用程序，您可以阻止它在您的Mac上运行。继续阅读以了解如何在MacBook、i Mac和Mac mini上停止(Mac mini)Microsoft AutoUpdate。
什么是Mac上的Microsoft 自动更新(Microsoft AutoUpdate)？
Microsoft AutoUpdate是一个小程序，可让您的Mac上的(Mac)Microsoft Office和其他Microsoft程序（如OneDrive、OneNote和Teams）保持最新。它与大多数Microsoft(Microsoft)应用程序捆绑在一起，但您也可以单独下载和安装它。
默认情况下，Microsoft AutoUpdate会自动检查更新并在后台安装它们。这是一件好事，因为较新版本的Microsoft应用程序具有更新的功能、错误修复和增强功能。
然而，更新很少会破坏程序或带走旧功能。因此，如果您更喜欢按照自己的节奏更新 Microsoft 的Mac应用程序，您可能需要禁用Microsoft AutoUpdate。
此外，Microsoft AutoUpdate可能会导致需要禁用它的其他问题。例如，它可以通过要求您在更新期间关闭应用程序或在切换网络时在下载期间失败来打断您。它还可能耗尽宝贵的资源并阻碍操作系统的性能。
如果您的Mac(Mac)上不再有任何Microsoft应用程序或该程序具有内置更新系统，您也可以卸载Microsoft AutoUpdate 。例如，您可以在没有 Microsoft AutoUpdate 的情况下更新 Microsoft Edge(update Microsoft Edge without Microsoft AutoUpdate)。
在 Mac 上停止 Microsoft 自动更新
您可以请求Microsoft AutoUpdate停止在您的Mac上自动下载和安装(Mac)Microsoft程序更新。为此，您必须首先打开Microsoft AutoUpdate应用程序。
但是，您不会在 macOS 或OS X的Launchpad或Applications文件夹中找到(Applications)Microsoft AutoUpdate。相反，您必须通过其安装目录直接访问它。
1. 按住 Control 键单击或右键单击Dock上的(Dock)Finder图标，然后选择 Go to Folder。
2. 输入以下路径并回车：
/图书馆/应用程序Support/Microsoft
3. 在显示的Finder窗口中，查找以MAU 开头的文件夹（例如(MAU—e.g.)MAU2.0 ）并(MAU2.0—and)打开它。
4. 双击标有Microsoft AutoUpdate的文件。这应该会启动Microsoft AutoUpdate对话框。
5. 清除自动(Automatically)使Microsoft 应用程序(Microsoft Apps)保持最新
旁边的框。
或者，选择菜单栏上的Microsoft AutoUpdate > Preferences自动(Automatically)下载和安装
旁边的框。
6.在确认弹出窗口中
选择关闭。(Select Turn Off)
7. 退出Microsoft 自动更新(Microsoft AutoUpdate)窗口。
下次要更新Microsoft(Updates)应用(Microsoft)程序时，请打开Microsoft AutoUpdate并选择检查(Check)更新按钮。然后，选择应用旁边的更新按钮来更新它，或者选择全部(Update)更新(Update)来安装所有待处理的更新。或者，您可以使用Microsoft(Microsoft)应用程序中的任何内置更新选项来检查更新。
在Word、Excel、PowerPoint或Outlook等(Outlook)MS Office应用程序中，您还可以在菜单栏上
选择Help > Check更新。(Updates)
如果您想允许自动Microsoft更新，只需重新打开Microsoft AutoUpdate并选中(Microsoft AutoUpdate)自动(Automatically)使Microsoft 应用程序(Microsoft Apps)保持最新
旁边的框。
如果Microsoft AutoUpdate继续通过更新相关通知打扰您，请按照以下说明禁用它们。
1. 打开Apple菜单并选择系统偏好设置(System Preferences)。
2. 选择通知(Notifications)和焦点(Focus)类别。
3.选择侧边栏的 Microsoft Update Assistant(Select Microsoft Update Assistant)并关闭允许通知(Allow Notifications)旁边的开关。
如果您想重新启用来自Microsoft AutoUpdate的通知，请重新访问上面的屏幕并打开(Microsoft AutoUpdate)Allow Notifications旁边的开关。
提示：讨厌(Hate)搞乱 Mac 的通知设置？使用专注(Cut)模式(Focus Mode)快速减少不必要的干扰。
在 Mac 上删除 Microsoft 自动更新
如果您的Mac上不再有(Mac)Microsoft应用程序，您可以选择从您的计算机中删除Microsoft AutoUpdate 。该过程涉及将小程序移动到垃圾箱(Trash)并删除与程序关联的启动代理和启动守护程序条目。
1. 按住 Control 键单击Dock上的(Dock)Finder图标，然后选择 Go to Folder。
2. 输入以下路径并回车：
/图书馆/应用程序Support/Microsoft
3. 按住 Control 并单击MAU文件夹并选择Move to Trash。如果出现提示，请输入(Enter)您的Mac用户帐户密码。
4. 重新打开转到文件夹(Folder)框并访问以下位置：
5. 将以下文件移动到垃圾箱(Trash)。
- com.microsoft.update.agent.plist
6.接下来，访问以下位置：
7. 将以下文件移至垃圾箱(Trash)。
- com.microsoft.autoupdate.helper
如果您不小心删除了Microsoft AutoUpdate并想要取回它，您可以从 Microsoft 网站下载并安装它(download and install it from the Microsoft website)。
更新很重要
尽管Microsoft AutoUpdate是安全的，但自动更新并不适合所有人。如果您禁用它，请不要忘记手动检查和更新任何Microsoft应用程序。(Microsoft)此外，如果您没有来自Microsoft的任何内容可供更新，请随时将其卸载。
但是，如果您删除 Microsoft AutoUpdate但它继续自动显示在您的Mac上，您可能正在处理伪装成合法应用程序的潜在恶意软件。这些适用于 Mac 的顶级反恶意软件实用程序(top anti-malware utilities for the Mac)可以帮助您解决这个问题。
How to Stop Microsoft AutoUpdate on Mac
Does yоur Mac’s Actіvity Monitor reveal a program called Micrоsoft AutoUpdate rυnning in the background? What is it? Can you stop it from running? Let’s find out.
If you use the Microsoft Office suite or other standalone Microsoft programs on your Mac, it’s typical to see Microsoft AutoUpdate active behind the scenes. It’s what keeps your Microsoft apps always up-to-date.
However, if Microsoft AutoUpdate results in slowdowns and crashes, acts as a distraction, or you prefer updating your apps manually, you can prevent it from running on your Mac. Read on to learn how to stop Microsoft AutoUpdate on the MacBook, iMac, and Mac mini.
What Is Microsoft AutoUpdate on Mac?
Microsoft AutoUpdate is an applet that keeps Microsoft Office and other Microsoft programs such as OneDrive, OneNote, and Teams up-to-date on your Mac. It comes bundled alongside most Microsoft applications, but you can also download and install it separately.
By default, Microsoft AutoUpdate automatically checks for updates and installs them in the background. That’s a good thing since newer versions of Microsoft apps come with newer features, bug fixes, and enhancements.
Rarely, however, updates can break programs or take away older features. So if you prefer updating Microsoft’s Mac apps at your own pace, you might want to disable Microsoft AutoUpdate.
Additionally, Microsoft AutoUpdate can cause other issues that warrant disabling it. For example, it can interrupt you by requesting you to shut down apps during updates or fail during downloads when switching networks. It can also use up valuable resources and impede operating system performance.
You can also uninstall Microsoft AutoUpdate if you no longer have any Microsoft apps on your Mac or if the program has its built-in update system. For example, you can update Microsoft Edge without Microsoft AutoUpdate.
Stop Microsoft AutoUpdate on Mac
You can request Microsoft AutoUpdate to stop downloading and installing Microsoft program updates automatically on your Mac. To do that, you must first open the Microsoft AutoUpdate app.
However, you won’t find Microsoft AutoUpdate within the Launchpad or Applications folder in macOS or OS X. Instead, you must access it directly via its installation directory.
1. Control-click or right-click the Finder icon on the Dock and select Go to Folder.
2. Type in the following path and press Enter:
/Library/Application Support/Microsoft
3. On the Finder window that shows up, look for a folder that starts with MAU—e.g., MAU2.0—and open it.
4. Double-click the file labeled Microsoft AutoUpdate. That should launch the Microsoft AutoUpdate dialog.
5. Clear the box next to Automatically keep Microsoft Apps up to date.
Alternatively, select Microsoft AutoUpdate > Preferences on the menu bar and uncheck the box next to Automatically download and install.
6. Select Turn Off on the confirmation pop-up.
7. Quit the Microsoft AutoUpdate window.
The next time you want to update your Microsoft apps, open Microsoft AutoUpdate and select the Check for Updates button. Then, select the Update button next to an app to update it or Update All to install all pending updates. Alternatively, you can use any built-in update options within a Microsoft app to check for updates.
In an MS Office app such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Outlook, you can also select Help > Check for Updates on the menu bar.
If you want to allow automatic Microsoft updates, just re-open Microsoft AutoUpdate and check the box next to Automatically keep Microsoft Apps up to date.
If Microsoft AutoUpdate continues to bother you with update-related notifications, here’s how to disable them.
1. Open the Apple menu and select System Preferences.
2. Select the Notifications & Focus category.
3. Select Microsoft Update Assistant on the sidebar and turn off the switch next to Allow Notifications.
If you want to re-enable notifications from Microsoft AutoUpdate, re-visit the screen above and turn on the switch next to Allow Notifications.
Tip: Hate messing around with your Mac’s notification settings? Cut down on unnecessary distractions quickly with Focus Mode.
Delete Microsoft AutoUpdate on Mac
If you don’t have Microsoft apps on your Mac anymore, you can choose to delete Microsoft AutoUpdate from your computer. The process involves moving the applet into the Trash and removing the startup agent and launch daemon entries associated with the program.
1. Control-click the Finder icon on the Dock and select Go to Folder.
2. Type the following path and press Enter:
/Library/Application Support/Microsoft
3. Control-click on the MAU folder and select Move to Trash. Enter your Mac user account password if prompted.
4. Re-open the Go to Folder box and visit the following location:
5. Move the following file into the Trash.
- Com.microsoft.update.agent.plist
6. Next, visit the following location:
7. Move the following file into the Trash.
- com.microsoft.autoupdate.helper
If you accidentally delete Microsoft AutoUpdate and want to get it back, you can download and install it from the Microsoft website.
Updates Matter
Although Microsoft AutoUpdate is safe, automatic updates aren’t for everyone. If you disable it, don’t forget to check for and update any Microsoft apps manually. Also, feel free to uninstall it if you don’t have anything from Microsoft remaining to update.
However, if you delete Microsoft AutoUpdate but it continues to show up automatically on your Mac, you might be dealing with potential malware masquerading as a legitimate application. These top anti-malware utilities for the Mac can help you deal with that.
