Many Windows-system users often find “apple” applets on their computer, completely not understanding where they came from and how to get rid of them. One such application is the Apple Software Update. What kind of program is this, let's try to figure it out. We also touch upon issues related to the appropriateness of its content in Windows.
Apple Software Update: what is this program?
To begin with, many users come across this utility only because they pre-installed some "apple" software products designed to work in Windows-systems.
The same iTunes application, designed to synchronize Apple's mobile devices with Windows operating systems, installs additional modules like Bonjour and Apple Software Update during the installation of the main program. What kind of program is it and whether it can be deleted, let's take a closer look.
What is this applet for?
First of all, pay attention to the name of this application. After all, if you translate it, by and large, you can call this applet a tool for automatically updating Apple software products, which, in theory, are present on the user's computer.
Yes, indeed, installing the latest updates does not raise questions. But sometimes it sometimes happens that in the sense of competition, this service starts trying to get the highest priority over Windows executable processes. And on this basis, as is already clear, conflicts cannot be avoided. And in all this, as it turns out, the one and only service is guilty - Apple Software Update. It is hard to say what kind of program it is, whether it is needed on a computer running Windows. If the user needs updates to the software components of this particular developer, then, of course, you should not delete this application. Otherwise, it will become the most useless tool that can only be found.
How does Apple Software Update work?
The application itself during installation, as already understood, is not advertised (in the installer of the same iTunes program and there is no hint of installing any additional components).
But this applet is installed in the background and starts working the same way when the user does not even know about it.
Here you have the official Apple Software Update. What kind of program this is is a bit clear. And now a few words about what it really is. In general, this is the most common update, monitoring the release of the latest versions of software products from Apple and installing them in a timely manner. But does a Windows user need this? Of course not. You can only update iTunes. So why keep such an application on your computer? Isn’t it easier to get rid of him?
How to remove the application in the standard way?
Now let's move on to a hands-on look at the Apple Software Update. What kind of program is this, how to remove it and get rid of residues, now let's see.
The easiest solution is to call the section of programs and components, which is located in the standard "Control Panel". In the list you just need to select the desired applet and delete it using the standard method. Please note that if you sort the programs by publisher, it is advisable to uninstall everything else from Apple applications.
After that, you will have to use the registry editor (regedit), where you will need to find all the entries, one way or another related to Apple, with complete deletion. The same goes for residues that can be found in Explorer. At the end of all procedures, of course, it is advisable to run some kind of optimizer and clean the registry or hard drive.
How to use uninstallers?
But the easiest way is to turn to programs like iObit Uninstaller, which are able to remove any applications (even those built into the operating system shell) entirely.
Here the procedure is as follows:
- run the program;
- find the necessary components in the list of installed applications and delete them;
- turn on powerful scanning;
- delete residues with activation of the file destruction line.
At the end of the procedure, a restart of the system is usually not required, but just in case it is better to perform it in order to be completely sure about the maximum complete removal of both the main program and its related products.
By the way, if you delete all the registry keys that are found, a main application like iTunes may stop working. So in this case, you have to get rid of the records selectively. Pay special attention to the location of the files.
It is possible that the Bonjour applet will create its own copy, which then, even if there is no software from Apple, will still be activated and will keep track of updates in the same way (if not worse).
But programs of this type allow you to remove the selected and related software products so completely that you then do not need to rummage through the registry or look for leftovers in the file manager at all.
Total
As you can see, everything is simple. Here the essence of the question boils down to another: how appropriate is it to keep such an updater on a computer? After all, if you look, with one iTunes application installed, you do not need updates for other software products. But the program will look for them, regardless of your desire. Therefore, get rid of it immediately, and simultaneously delete everything else, including Bonjour - an application that, in fact, is nothing interesting, but also belongs to the category of applets that monitor your computer, if you are suddenly planning to install some kind of Apple’s program, or even log into a site advertising a software product.