Apple Software Update
What is Apple Software Update?
With a Windows PC, you can use Apple Software Update for Windows to keep your Apple software up-to-date via the Internet. Apple software includes Safari, iTunes for Windows, Bonjour for Windows, and QuickTime for Windows. In addition to releasing new versions of the system software at regular intervals, Apple also releases a stream of free software updates to enrich your computing experience. Windows automatically checks weekly for software updates provided you have an internet connection. You can choose a different schedule, or check manually if you don’t have a continuous Internet connection. If Software Update finds an item to download, it appears in a list. Click on an item to get a description before downloading it. A Windows version has been available since the introduction of iTunes 7, under the name Apple Software Update. Software Update automatically informs users of new updates. Apple software includes Safari, iTunes for Windows, Bonjour for Windows, and QuickTime for Windows.
About (from Apple)
In addition to releasing new versions of the system software at regular intervals, Apple also releases a stream of free software updates to enrich your computing experience. Mac OS X automatically checks weekly for software updates provided you have an internet connection. You can choose a different schedule, or check... Read more
Program details
URL: www.apple.com/softwareupdate
Help link: www.apple.com/support
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{A260B422-70E1-41E2-957D-F76FA21266D5}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 2.23 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Apple Software Update
| Program executable: | SoftwareUpdate.exe |
| Name: | Apple Software Update |
| Software Application |
| Signed by: | Apple Computer |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.exe |
| MD5: | accf8babebb0eade39b372d0da330879 |
Additional files:
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ScriptingObjectModel.dll - Scripting Object Model
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SoftwareUpdate.exe - Apple Software Update (Software Application)
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SoftwareUpdateFiles.dll - SoftwareUpdateFiles
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softwareupdatefileslocalized.dll - Ohjelmiston ajonaikaisesti linkitettävä kirjasto
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softwareupdatelocalized.dll - Softwareopdateringsressourcer
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exeinstallplugin.dll
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msiinstallplugin.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- SoftwareUpdate.exe is scheduled as a task named 'AppleSoftwareUpdate' (runs weekly).
How do I remove Apple Software Update?
You can uninstall Apple Software Update from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program Apple Software Update, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Apple Software Update.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 42%
Win 7 0%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 18%
Keep it 82%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #8,696
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
50.23% |
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| Windows XP |
21.43% |
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| Windows 10 |
15.65% |
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| Windows Vista |
12.70% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
26.07% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
21.11% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
15.22% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
9.92% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
6.57% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
4.84% |
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Geography
30.07% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
30.07% |
| Germany |
15.45% |
| France |
8.55% |
| Iran |
5.77% |
| Italy |
3.91% |
| India |
2.99% |
| United Kingdom |
2.88% |
| Brazil |
2.16% |
| Spain |
2.06% |
| Mexico |
1.24% |
| Russia |
1.13% |
| Belgium |
1.03% |
| Poland |
1.03% |
| South Africa |
0.93% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
22.22% |
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| Acer |
20.11% |
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| Dell |
16.67% |
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| ASUS |
7.47% |
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| Toshiba |
7.09% |
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| GIGABYTE |
6.70% |
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| American Megatrends |
5.36% |
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| Lenovo |
3.83% |
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| Sahara |
3.07% |
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| Intel |
2.87% |
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| Samsung |
2.49% |
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| Medion |
2.11% |
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Common models |
| Packard Bell ixtreme M574... |
4.56% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
3.32% |
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| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
3.32% |
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| HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... |
2.49% |
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| LENOVO 90DQ004HUS |
2.49% |
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| GBT AWRDACPI |
2.49% |
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About Apple
Apple designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, computer programs, and personal computers.
Publisher URL: www.apple.com