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How to uninstall Apple Software Update from your computer

This web page is about Apple Software Update for Windows. Here you can find details on how to remove it from your PC. It was coded for Windows by Apple Inc.. Open here where you can find out more on Apple Inc.. Click on to get more information about Apple Software Update on Apple Inc.'s website. The program is frequently installed in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Apple Software Update directory (same installation drive as Windows). Apple Software Update's full uninstall command line is MsiExec.exe /I{A3985C05-7386-411F-A4BF-32A73F37EB44}. Apple Software Update's primary file takes around 602.38 KB (616832 bytes) and its name is SoftwareUpdate.exe.

The following executables are contained in Apple Software Update. They occupy 602.38 KB (616832 bytes) on disk.

  • SoftwareUpdate.exe (602.38 KB)


The current web page applies to Apple Software Update version 2.6.3.1 alone. You can find below info on other versions of Apple Software Update:

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Many files, folders and Windows registry data can be left behind when you remove Apple Software Update from your PC.

Folders that were found:
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Apple\Apple Software Update

The files below are left behind on your disk by Apple Software Update when you uninstall it:
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\Plugins\EXEInstallPlugin.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\Plugins\MSIInstallPlugin.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\ScriptingObjectModel.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.exe
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.Resources\ar.lproj\SoftwareUpdateLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.Resources\ca.lproj\SoftwareUpdateLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.Resources\cs.lproj\SoftwareUpdateLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.Resources\da.lproj\SoftwareUpdateLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.Resources\de.lproj\SoftwareUpdateLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.Resources\el.lproj\SoftwareUpdateLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.Resources\en.lproj\SoftwareUpdateLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.Resources\en_AU.lproj\SoftwareUpdateLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.Resources\en_GB.lproj\SoftwareUpdateLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.Resources\es.lproj\SoftwareUpdateLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.Resources\es_419.lproj\SoftwareUpdateLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.Resources\fi.lproj\SoftwareUpdateLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.Resources\fr.lproj\SoftwareUpdateLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.Resources\fr_CA.lproj\SoftwareUpdateLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.Resources\he.lproj\SoftwareUpdateLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.Resources\hi.lproj\SoftwareUpdateLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.Resources\hr.lproj\SoftwareUpdateLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.Resources\hu.lproj\SoftwareUpdateLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.Resources\id.lproj\SoftwareUpdateLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.Resources\it.lproj\SoftwareUpdateLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.Resources\ja.lproj\SoftwareUpdateLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.Resources\ko.lproj\SoftwareUpdateLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.Resources\ms.lproj\SoftwareUpdateLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.Resources\nb.lproj\SoftwareUpdateLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.Resources\nl.lproj\SoftwareUpdateLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.Resources\pl.lproj\SoftwareUpdateLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.Resources\pt.lproj\SoftwareUpdateLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.Resources\pt_PT.lproj\SoftwareUpdateLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.Resources\ro.lproj\SoftwareUpdateLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.Resources\ru.lproj\SoftwareUpdateLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.Resources\sk.lproj\SoftwareUpdateLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.Resources\Software Update.tiff
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.Resources\sv.lproj\SoftwareUpdateLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.Resources\th.lproj\SoftwareUpdateLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.Resources\tr.lproj\SoftwareUpdateLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.Resources\uk.lproj\SoftwareUpdateLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.Resources\vi.lproj\SoftwareUpdateLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.Resources\zh_CN.lproj\SoftwareUpdateLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.Resources\zh_HK.lproj\SoftwareUpdateLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.Resources\zh_TW.lproj\SoftwareUpdateLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdateAdmin.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdateFiles.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdateFiles.Resources\ar.lproj\SoftwareUpdateFilesLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdateFiles.Resources\ca.lproj\SoftwareUpdateFilesLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdateFiles.Resources\cs.lproj\SoftwareUpdateFilesLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdateFiles.Resources\da.lproj\SoftwareUpdateFilesLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdateFiles.Resources\de.lproj\SoftwareUpdateFilesLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdateFiles.Resources\el.lproj\SoftwareUpdateFilesLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdateFiles.Resources\en.lproj\SoftwareUpdateFilesLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdateFiles.Resources\en_AU.lproj\SoftwareUpdateFilesLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdateFiles.Resources\en_GB.lproj\SoftwareUpdateFilesLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdateFiles.Resources\es.lproj\SoftwareUpdateFilesLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdateFiles.Resources\es_419.lproj\SoftwareUpdateFilesLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdateFiles.Resources\fi.lproj\SoftwareUpdateFilesLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdateFiles.Resources\fr.lproj\SoftwareUpdateFilesLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdateFiles.Resources\fr_CA.lproj\SoftwareUpdateFilesLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdateFiles.Resources\he.lproj\SoftwareUpdateFilesLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdateFiles.Resources\hi.lproj\SoftwareUpdateFilesLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdateFiles.Resources\hr.lproj\SoftwareUpdateFilesLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdateFiles.Resources\hu.lproj\SoftwareUpdateFilesLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdateFiles.Resources\id.lproj\SoftwareUpdateFilesLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdateFiles.Resources\it.lproj\SoftwareUpdateFilesLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdateFiles.Resources\ja.lproj\SoftwareUpdateFilesLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdateFiles.Resources\ko.lproj\SoftwareUpdateFilesLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdateFiles.Resources\ms.lproj\SoftwareUpdateFilesLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdateFiles.Resources\nb.lproj\SoftwareUpdateFilesLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdateFiles.Resources\nl.lproj\SoftwareUpdateFilesLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdateFiles.Resources\pl.lproj\SoftwareUpdateFilesLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdateFiles.Resources\pt.lproj\SoftwareUpdateFilesLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdateFiles.Resources\pt_PT.lproj\SoftwareUpdateFilesLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdateFiles.Resources\ro.lproj\SoftwareUpdateFilesLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdateFiles.Resources\ru.lproj\SoftwareUpdateFilesLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdateFiles.Resources\sk.lproj\SoftwareUpdateFilesLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdateFiles.Resources\sv.lproj\SoftwareUpdateFilesLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdateFiles.Resources\th.lproj\SoftwareUpdateFilesLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdateFiles.Resources\tr.lproj\SoftwareUpdateFilesLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdateFiles.Resources\uk.lproj\SoftwareUpdateFilesLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdateFiles.Resources\vi.lproj\SoftwareUpdateFilesLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdateFiles.Resources\zh_CN.lproj\SoftwareUpdateFilesLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdateFiles.Resources\zh_HK.lproj\SoftwareUpdateFilesLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdateFiles.Resources\zh_TW.lproj\SoftwareUpdateFilesLocalized.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Apple\Apple Software Update\AppleApplicationSupport.msi
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Apple\Apple Software Update\AppleMobileDeviceSupport.msi
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Apple\Apple Software Update\AppleSoftwareUpdate.msi
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Apple\Apple Software Update\Bonjour.msi
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Apple\Apple Software Update\iTunes.msi
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Apple\Apple Software Update\SetupAdmin.exe
  • C:\Windows\Installer\{FFD1F7F1-1AC9-4BC4-A908-0686D635ABAF}\Installer.ico

Use regedit.exe to manually remove from the Windows Registry the keys below:
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Apple Inc.\Apple Software Update
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\50C5893A6837F1144AFB237AF373BE44

Additional values that are not removed:
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\50C5893A6837F1144AFB237AF373BE44\ProductName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\


A way to remove Apple Software Update from your PC with the help of Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Apple Software Update is an application released by Apple Inc.. Frequently, people choose to remove this program. This is troublesome because performing this by hand requires some advanced knowledge related to removing Windows applications by hand. The best SIMPLE approach to remove Apple Software Update is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here is how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO on your Windows PC, add it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very efficient uninstaller and all around tool to maximize the performance of your Windows computer.

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  • go to Download Link
  • download the setup by pressing the DOWNLOAD button
  • install Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take some time to get familiar with the program's design and wealth of tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful Windows tool.

3. Press the General Tools category
Go to General Tools


4. Click on the Uninstall Programs button
Go to Uninstall Programs


5. All the programs installed on your computer will be made available to you

6. Scroll the list of programs until you find Apple Software Update or simply click the Search field and type in "Apple Software Update". If it exists on your system the Apple Software Update app will be found very quickly. After you select Apple Software Update in the list of apps, the following data regarding the application is shown to you:


  • Safety rating (in the left lower corner). The star rating tells you the opinion other people have regarding Apple Software Update, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Reviews by other people - Press the Read reviews button.
  • Details regarding the program you wish to remove, by pressing the Properties button.
For instance you can see that for Apple Software Update:





  • The publisher is: http://www.apple.com
  • The uninstall string is: MsiExec.exe /I{A3985C05-7386-411F-A4BF-32A73F37EB44}
7. Click the Uninstall button. A window asking you to confirm will come up. accept the removal by pressing the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will uninstall Apple Software Update.
Uninstall Apple Software Update


8. After removing Apple Software Update, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run a cleanup. Click Next to proceed with the cleanup. All the items of Apple Software Update which have been left behind will be detected and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By removing Apple Software Update using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no Windows registry entries, files or folders are left behind on your disk.

Your Windows system will remain clean, speedy and able to serve you properly.

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Disclaimer

This page is not a piece of advice to remove Apple Software Update by Apple Inc. from your PC, we are not saying that Apple Software Update by Apple Inc. is not a good application. This text simply contains detailed info on how to remove Apple Software Update in case you want to. Here you can find registry and disk entries that Advanced Uninstaller PRO discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.

2019-10-08 / Written by Andreea Kartman for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2019-10-07 22:33:31.623