Microsoft AutoUpdate on my Mac mini M1.

Ales Kogovsek 0 Reputation points
2026-10-14T11:21:41.7866667+00:00

Hello,

I am experiencing a persistent issue with Microsoft AutoUpdate on my Mac mini M1.

Microsoft AutoUpdate repeatedly opens its main window displaying "All apps are up-to-date", even though no updates are available.

System information:

  • Device: Mac mini M1
  • Microsoft 365 subscription: Microsoft 365 Family
  • AutoUpdate version: 4.86
  • Build: 4.86.26093010
  • Update mode: AutomaticDownload

Additional findings:

  • The Mac was previously enrolled in the Microsoft Insider/Beta Channel.
  • It has since been switched back to the Current Channel.
  • Running defaults read com.microsoft.autoupdate2 ChannelName returns no channel setting.
  • No Beta, Insider or Channel entries are present in the AutoUpdate preferences.
  • The AutoUpdate window continues to open repeatedly and shows “All apps are up-to-date”.

Could you please confirm:

  1. Is build 4.86.26093010 a production release or an Insider/Beta release?
  2. Is this a known issue with Microsoft AutoUpdate 4.86?
  3. Is there a recommended fix that preserves automatic Microsoft 365 updates?
  4. Could this behavior be related to a previous Insider/Beta Channel enrollment?

Thank you.Hello,

I am experiencing a persistent issue with Microsoft AutoUpdate on my Mac mini M1.

Microsoft AutoUpdate repeatedly opens its main window displaying "All apps are up-to-date", even though no updates are available.

System information:

  • Device: Mac mini M1
  • Microsoft 365 subscription: Microsoft 365 Family
  • AutoUpdate version: 4.86
  • Build: 4.86.26093010
  • Update mode: AutomaticDownload

Additional findings:

  • The Mac was previously enrolled in the Microsoft Insider/Beta Channel.
  • It has since been switched back to the Current Channel.
  • Running defaults read com.microsoft.autoupdate2 ChannelName returns no channel setting.
  • No Beta, Insider or Channel entries are present in the AutoUpdate preferences.
  • The AutoUpdate window continues to open repeatedly and shows “All apps are up-to-date”.

Could you please confirm:

  1. Is build 4.86.26093010 a production release or an Insider/Beta release?
  2. Is this a known issue with Microsoft AutoUpdate 4.86?
  3. Is there a recommended fix that preserves automatic Microsoft 365 updates?
  4. Could this behavior be related to a previous Insider/Beta Channel enrollment?

Thank you.

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