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A guide to uninstall Apple Software Update from your PC

This web page is about Apple Software Update for Windows. Here you can find details on how to remove it from your computer. The Windows version was created by Apple Inc.. Check out here for more info on Apple Inc.. Please follow if you want to read more on Apple Software Update on Apple Inc.'s page. The program is often found in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Apple Software Update folder. Keep in mind that this location can differ being determined by the user's choice. The full command line for removing Apple Software Update is MsiExec.exe /I{52D87F32-70E4-4348-8148-C0B9F35B1314}. Keep in mind that if you will type this command in Start / Run Note you may receive a notification for administrator rights. The application's main executable file is labeled SoftwareUpdate.exe and it has a size of 556.88 KB (570240 bytes).

Apple Software Update is comprised of the following executables which take 556.88 KB (570240 bytes) on disk:

  • SoftwareUpdate.exe (556.88 KB)


The current page applies to Apple Software Update version 2.3.0.177 only. Click on the links below for other Apple Software Update versions:

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If you're planning to uninstall Apple Software Update you should check if the following data is left behind on your PC.

Folders found on disk after you uninstall Apple Software Update from your computer:
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Apple Software Update
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Apple\Apple Software Update

The files below remain on your disk when you remove Apple Software Update:
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Apple Software Update\gSoftwareUpdate.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Apple Software Update\gSoftwareUpdate.ico
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Apple Software Update\Plugins\EXEInstallPlugin.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Apple Software Update\Plugins\MSIInstallPlugin.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Apple Software Update\ScriptingObjectModel.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.Resources\da.lproj\SoftwareUpdateLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.Resources\de.lproj\SoftwareUpdateLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.Resources\en.lproj\SoftwareUpdateLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.Resources\es.lproj\SoftwareUpdateLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.Resources\fi.lproj\SoftwareUpdateLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.Resources\fr.lproj\SoftwareUpdateLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.Resources\it.lproj\SoftwareUpdateLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.Resources\ja.lproj\SoftwareUpdateLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.Resources\ko.lproj\SoftwareUpdateLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.Resources\nb.lproj\SoftwareUpdateLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.Resources\nl.lproj\SoftwareUpdateLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.Resources\pl.lproj\SoftwareUpdateLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.Resources\pt.lproj\SoftwareUpdateLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.Resources\pt_PT.lproj\SoftwareUpdateLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.Resources\ru.lproj\SoftwareUpdateLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.Resources\Software Update.tiff
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.Resources\sv.lproj\SoftwareUpdateLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.Resources\zh_CN.lproj\SoftwareUpdateLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.Resources\zh_TW.lproj\SoftwareUpdateLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdateAdmin.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdateFiles.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdateFiles.Resources\da.lproj\SoftwareUpdateFilesLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdateFiles.Resources\de.lproj\SoftwareUpdateFilesLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdateFiles.Resources\en.lproj\SoftwareUpdateFilesLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdateFiles.Resources\es.lproj\SoftwareUpdateFilesLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdateFiles.Resources\fi.lproj\SoftwareUpdateFilesLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdateFiles.Resources\fr.lproj\SoftwareUpdateFilesLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdateFiles.Resources\it.lproj\SoftwareUpdateFilesLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdateFiles.Resources\ja.lproj\SoftwareUpdateFilesLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdateFiles.Resources\ko.lproj\SoftwareUpdateFilesLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdateFiles.Resources\nb.lproj\SoftwareUpdateFilesLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdateFiles.Resources\nl.lproj\SoftwareUpdateFilesLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdateFiles.Resources\pl.lproj\SoftwareUpdateFilesLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdateFiles.Resources\pt.lproj\SoftwareUpdateFilesLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdateFiles.Resources\pt_PT.lproj\SoftwareUpdateFilesLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdateFiles.Resources\ru.lproj\SoftwareUpdateFilesLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdateFiles.Resources\sv.lproj\SoftwareUpdateFilesLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdateFiles.Resources\zh_CN.lproj\SoftwareUpdateFilesLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdateFiles.Resources\zh_TW.lproj\SoftwareUpdateFilesLocalized.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.Search_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\AppIconCache\100\{7C5A40EF-A0FB-4BFC-874A-C0F2E0B9FA8E}_Apple Software Update_SoftwareUpdate_exe
  • C:\Windows\Installer\{52D87F32-70E4-4348-8148-C0B9F35B1314}\Installer.ico

Use regedit.exe to manually remove from the Windows Registry the data below:
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Apple Inc.\Apple Software Update
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\23F78D254E07843418840C9B3FB53141
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{52D87F32-70E4-4348-8148-C0B9F35B1314}

Supplementary values that are not removed:
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\23F78D254E07843418840C9B3FB53141\ProductName


A way to erase Apple Software Update from your computer using Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Apple Software Update is a program by Apple Inc.. Frequently, computer users want to remove this program. This is troublesome because performing this manually takes some experience related to Windows internal functioning. The best EASY approach to remove Apple Software Update is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take the following steps on how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO on your PC, add it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is the best uninstaller and general utility to optimize your system.

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  • go to Download Link
  • download the program by clicking on the green DOWNLOAD NOW button
  • install Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take some time to get familiar with the program's interface and wealth of tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good Windows optimizer.

3. Click on the General Tools category
Go to General Tools


4. Press the Uninstall Programs tool
Go to Uninstall Programs


5. All the programs existing on the computer will appear

6. Scroll the list of programs until you locate Apple Software Update or simply click the Search field and type in "Apple Software Update". If it is installed on your PC the Apple Software Update program will be found automatically. Notice that after you click Apple Software Update in the list of apps, the following data about the application is made available to you:


  • Star rating (in the lower left corner). The star rating explains the opinion other people have about Apple Software Update, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Opinions by other people - Click on the Read reviews button.
  • Details about the app you want to remove, by clicking on the Properties button.
For example you can see that for Apple Software Update:





  • The publisher is: http://www.apple.com
  • The uninstall string is: MsiExec.exe /I{52D87F32-70E4-4348-8148-C0B9F35B1314}
7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation dialog will show up. accept the removal by clicking Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will uninstall Apple Software Update.
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8. After removing Apple Software Update, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run an additional cleanup. Press Next to perform the cleanup. All the items that belong Apple Software Update that have been left behind will be detected and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By uninstalling Apple Software Update with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no registry items, files or folders are left behind on your computer.

Your computer will remain clean, speedy and able to run without errors or problems.

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Disclaimer

This page is not a piece of advice to remove Apple Software Update by Apple Inc. from your computer, nor are we saying that Apple Software Update by Apple Inc. is not a good application. This text simply contains detailed instructions on how to remove Apple Software Update supposing you decide this is what you want to do. Here you can find registry and disk entries that other software left behind and Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.

2017-03-20 / Written by Andreea Kartman for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2017-03-20 18:29:42.380