84,488,480 programs installed

Should I remove Apple Software Update?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
18% remove it82% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Excellent
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #8,696
United States Rank #11,320
Reach 0.0448%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 20.32 days
599.53 days >
Average installed length: 315.01 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
1.1.0.3 45.92%
1.0.2.1 6.24%
1.0.1.1 0.91%
1.0.0.7 46.94%

Typically installed together

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 detailsProgram 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)

Program filesFiles 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:
  • ScriptingObjectModel.dll - Scripting Object Model
  • SoftwareUpdate.exe - Apple Software Update (Software Application)
  • SoftwareUpdateFiles.dll - SoftwareUpdateFiles
  • softwareupdatefileslocalized.dll - Ohjelmiston ajonaikaisesti linkitettävä kirjasto
  • softwareupdatelocalized.dll - Softwareopdateringsressourcer
  • exeinstallplugin.dll
  • msiinstallplugin.dll

Program behaviorsBehaviors 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.
  1. 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.
  2. 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).
  3. 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%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 18%
Keep it 82%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#8,696

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 50.23%
Windows XP 21.43%
Windows 10 15.65%
Windows Vista 12.70%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 26.07%
Microsoft Windows XP 21.11%
Windows 7 Ultimate 15.22%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 9.92%
Windows 7 Professional 6.57%
Windows 10 Home 4.84%

Distribution by countryGeography

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%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 22.22%
Acer 20.11%
Dell 16.67%
ASUS 7.47%
Toshiba 7.09%
GIGABYTE 6.70%
American Megatrends 5.36%
Lenovo 3.83%
Sahara 3.07%
Intel 2.87%
Samsung 2.49%
Medion 2.11%
Common models
Packard Bell ixtreme M574... 4.56%
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... 3.32%
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... 3.32%
HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... 2.49%
LENOVO 90DQ004HUS 2.49%
GBT AWRDACPI 2.49%

About Apple

Apple designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, computer programs, and personal computers.
Publisher URL: www.apple.com

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