About Apple Software Update
Keep Apple software for Microsoft Windows up to date.
Apple Software Update 2.6.3.1
Keep Apple software for Microsoft Windows up to date.
- By Apple Inc.
- Proprietary
Technical details
| Publisher | Apple Inc. |
|---|---|
| Version | 2.6.3.1 |
| License | Proprietary |
| Installer type | wix |
| Architecture | x86 |
| Package ID | Apple.AppleSoftwareUpdate |
| Install scope | All users |
Install Apple Software Update from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=Apple.AppleSoftwareUpdate -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=Apple.AppleSoftwareUpdate -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=Apple.AppleSoftwareUpdate -e- Silent install with the offline installer
msiexec /i "AppleSoftwareUpdate.msi" /quiet /norestart- Uninstall the MSI package
msiexec /x {A3985C05-7386-411F-A4BF-32A73F37EB44} /quiet
Frequently asked questions
Is Apple Software Update free?
Apple Software Update is proprietary software from Apple Inc.. Check the publisher's license terms for pricing and usage rights.
What is the latest version of Apple Software Update?
The latest version is 2.6.3.1.
Is it safe to download Apple Software Update?
The download button links to the official installer published on swcdn.apple.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 4cafe73d3eebede6e66af90ef76f632c03980858cf3156b6d9ebe78c125f756c.
Which Windows versions does Apple Software Update support?
Apple Software Update runs on Windows and is available for 32-bit (x86) systems.
How do I install Apple Software Update silently?
Run the offline installer with msiexec /i "AppleSoftwareUpdate.msi" /quiet /norestart, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=Apple.AppleSoftwareUpdate -e --silent.
How do I uninstall Apple Software Update?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Apple Software Update and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Apple.AppleSoftwareUpdate -e.
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