Office gets current release

Topic

New Reply

Yesterday, Office got its near weekly update for Microsoft 365. For those of you on certain versions of Office, this is a reminder that Office updates
[See the full post at: Office gets current release]

Susan Bradley Patch Lady/Prudent patcher

3 users thanked author for this post.

Great Lake Bunyip, abbodi86, lmacri

Reply | Quote

Replies

Hi Susan,

Wont have to think about that come October if your still on windows 10.
Microsoft will only provide security updates for Office 365,
and no new features it seems.

Reply | Quote

If you use a retail “perpetual” edition of Microsoft Office Click-to-Run (e.g., MS Office 2016 / 2019 / 2021 / 2024 C2R) just keep in mind that Susan Bradely’s 7000001 Changing Microsoft 365 click to run to slower patching channel states the commands in that tutorial for changing to the Semi-Annual Channel “is not for Office Home and Student or any of the perpetual versions. It’s only for the Microsoft 365 subscription versions.”
———–
Dell Inspiron 15 5584 * 64-bit Win 10 Pro v22H2 build 19045.5854 * Firefox v139.0.1 * Microsoft Defender v4.18.25040.2-1.1.25040.1 * Malwarebytes Premium v5.3.1.188-133.0.5274 * Macrium Reflect Free v8.0.7783 * Microsoft Office Home and Business 2019 C2R Version 2504 / Build 18730.20168

2 users thanked author for this post.

Kathy Stevens, CraigS26

Reply | Quote

lmacri wrote:

If you use a retail “perpetual” edition of Microsoft Office Click-to-Run (e.g., MS Office 2016 / 2019 / 2021 / 2024 C2R)

OK so I have installed the “retail” (“prepetual” C2R I guess) version of Office 2024 which includes Outlook classic) and have automatic updates turned OFF.

So if I manually update every 6 months, is that the same as being on the slow C2R 365 patching channel?  As I thought the automatic updates followed the regular C2R updates except there were no product enhancements/updates and that the updates are cumulative.

Windows 11 Pro v24H2 and Windows 10 Pro x64 v22H2

Reply | Quote

Tex265 wrote:

OK so I have installed the “retail” (“prepetual” C2R I guess) version of Office 2024 which includes Outlook classic) and have automatic updates turned OFF.

Hi Tex265:

A “perpetual” edition of Microsoft Office just means you make a one-time purchase for a product license that allows you to use your MS Office product until the end of support date (typically 5 years of mainstream support after release) instead of paying an ongoing monthly or annual subscription fee.

Tex265 wrote:

So if I manually update every 6 months, is that the same as being on the slow C2R 365 patching channel?

No, it’s not the same.

See the comparison chart at Comparison of the Update Channels for Microsoft 365 Apps. The “regular” Current Channel (this includes Microsoft 365 and “perpetual” editions of MS Office C2R) receives feature updates as soon as they’re ready (i.e., on no fixed schedule) and security updates (if needed) once a month on the second Tuesday of the month. In comparison, the Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel receives feature updates twice a year in January and July, and security updates (if needed) once a month on the second Tuesday of the month.

This means if you are on the “regular” Current Channel (or any other release channel, for that matter) and simply turn off automatic updates for six months you will miss your monthly security patches and leave your system vulnerable to exploit.
———–
Dell Inspiron 15 5584 * 64-bit Win 10 Pro v22H2 build 19045.5854 * Firefox v139.0.1 * Microsoft Defender v4.18.25040.2-1.1.25040.1 * Malwarebytes Premium v5.3.1.188-133.0.5274 * Macrium Reflect Free v8.0.7783 * Microsoft Office Home and Business 2019 C2R Version 2504 / Build 18730.20168

Reply | Quote

I don’t seem to be running “Click-to-run” Office.

“Microsoft® Outlook® for Microsoft 365 MSO (Version 2504 Build 16.0.18730.20186) 64-bit”

Always create a fresh drive image before making system changes/Windows updates; you may need to start over!

We all have our own reasons for doing the things that we do with our systems; we don't need anyone's approval, and we don't all have to do the same things.

We were all once "Average Users".

Computer Specs

Reply | Quote

You are running a C-2-R. What you posted is from the headline in the about box. When you go to “Office Account” next to the “About Outlook” button you’ll see something like:

Learn more about …

Version 2504 (Build 16.0.18730.20186 Click-to-Run)

the update channel

--Joe

Reply | Quote

Joe,

What I love is MS FUD!

At a quick glance you’d think you were in the Insider program.
You have to read carefully to see you’re not!

May the Forces of good computing be with you!

RG

PowerShell & VBA Rule!
Computer Specs

Reply | Quote

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/officeupdates/microsoft365-apps-security-updates

There’s semi annual enterprise (preview) and semi annual enterprise plain.

Yes it’s confusing……

Susan Bradley Patch Lady/Prudent patcher

Reply | Quote

joep517 wrote:

When you go to “Office Account” next to the “About Outlook” button you’ll see something like:

It does say “Learn more”, but it doesn’t say that’s what I’m running.

***edit*** Okay, I got it sorted. I disabled “Click-to-run” in Services, and none of the Office apps would open; enabled it again, and everything’s fine.

Always create a fresh drive image before making system changes/Windows updates; you may need to start over!

We all have our own reasons for doing the things that we do with our systems; we don't need anyone's approval, and we don't all have to do the same things.

We were all once "Average Users".

Computer Specs

Reply | Quote

https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/patch-management/Microsoft-Office-2024-Retail-Version-(x64)/Office2024_installer_16.0.18730.20186_retail_x64.html

That’s 2024 retail.

Susan Bradley Patch Lady/Prudent patcher

Reply | Quote

If there is no update channel shown, you are running a retail or LTSC version of Office, There is only one update channel for those – current.

AFAIK, all recent versions of Office use click-to-run technology to install and update.

--Joe

Reply | Quote