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If an update is available, the client will automatically download the update and when the app has idled for a period of time, the update process will begin. Currently, there are no supported options available to configure the client either through the tenant admin, PowerShell, Group Policy Objects or the registry. There are currently no options available for IT administrators to configure client-side notification settings.

All notification options are set by the user. The figure below outlines the default client settings. When Teams finds this rule, it will prevent the Teams application from prompting users to create firewall rules when the users make their first call from Teams.

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Note Distribution of the client via these mechanisms is only for the initial installation of Microsoft Teams clients and not for future updates.

Note The architecture bit vs. Note During the installation, the PKG will prompt for admin credentials. Note If you experience issues installing the PKG, let us know. Note If you find a bug, submit it using Report a Problem from within the client.

Note As long as an operating system can run the supported browser, Teams is supported on desktop computers. Note The mobile version must be available to the public in order for Teams to work as expected.

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