How to update Microsoft Teams on Windows 10
You can update Microsoft Teams manually, and in this guide, you’ll learn the steps to complete the task on Windows 10.
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OnWindows 10, it’s essential to maintain apps up-to-date to patch security vulnerabilities and access new features and improvements. Although Microsoft Teams is capable of updating automatically, it doesn’t always update immediately after a new version becomes available, and sometimes, the mechanism can fail to complete the process. However, if you want to make sure that you are using the most recent version of Teams with the latest patches and improvements, you can always update manually in more than one way.
In this Windows 10 guide, we’ll walk you through the easy steps to update to the latest version of Microsoft Teams – even when the app is having problems.
How to update Microsoft Teams
The process to update Microsoft Teams is straightforward, but before you start the process, you want to check the current version to confirm that the new update installs successfully.
Check current version
To check the current version of Teams, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, you’ll know the current version and the time when the app was last updated.
Check for updates
To update Microsoft Teams, use these steps:
If there’s an update, the app will download and install it automatically. You can always repeat the steps to check the current version to confirm the app has been updated.
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Troubleshoot update problem tip
In the case that there’s a problem with an update, you can check the “SquirrelSetup.log” and “Logs.txt” files inside the
folder to find clues and try to resolve the issue.
The Update.exe is the executable that creates theSquirrelSetup.logfile while servicing the app, while theLog.txtincludes events of the app, including failure information.
How to reinstall Microsoft Teams
If you know there’s a new update available, but the app isn’t receiving it because of a problem, it’s best to uninstall and reinstall the app to get to the latest version.
Uninstall Teams
To uninstall Microsoft Teams from Windows 10, use these steps:
After you complete the steps, you can proceed to install the app one more time to resolve issues.
Reinstall Teams
To install Microsoft Teams again, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, a new fresh and updated copy of Teams will install. However, you may want torepeat the stepsto check for updates to make sure you’re using the latest version available.
Troubleshoot installation problem tip
If you’re having issues with the installation, you want to review the “SquirrelSetup.log” file inside the
to find error messages and anything else that can help you resolve the problem. Usually, if the setup process records any errors, they’ll be listed near then of the file.
Mauro Huculak has been a Windows How-To Expert contributor for WindowsCentral.com for nearly a decade and has over 15 years of experience writing comprehensive guides. He also has an IT background and has achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, and CompTIA. He has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years.
