
With Microsoft AutoUpdate deleted, Microsoft AutoUpdate will no longer be on the Mac or run to update software automatically. Close the MAU folder and continue using your Mac as usual.

Locate and drag “Microsoft AutoUpdate.app” to the Trash.Locate the folder named something like “MAU” or “MAU2.0” and open that directory.From the Finder of MacOS, pull down the “Go” menu and choose “ Go To Folder” (or hit Command+Shift+G) and enter the following path:.This will delete the Microsoft AutoUpdate app from the Mac: How to Remove Microsoft AutoUpdate from MacOS

You can also forcibly quit the Microsoft AutoUpdate app from Activity Monitor if needed. If Microsoft AutoUpdate is currently running you’ll need to quit out of the application first.
