Should I block it?

60%
60% of PCs block this file from running.
Possible reason:
Performance resource utilization

VersionsAdditional versions

1.1.0.3 66.67%
1.0.0.7 33.33%

SoftwareUpdate.exe

Apple Software Update by Apple Computer (Signed)

Remove SoftwareUpdate.exe
Version:   1.1.0.3
MD5:   accf8babebb0eade39b372d0da330879
SHA1:   d64ea851193f07eb4f627c43471b0b3a1dc84187
SHA256:   e17d51c0ee6854a8bea43f24f3fb13af183d74fe2979a499ce3b6a0cdcf18d7c

Overview

softwareupdate.exe is installed with a couple of know programs including Apple Software Update published by Apple Inc., Apple Software Update from Apple Inc. and Apple Software Update by Apple Inc.. The file is digitally signed by Apple Computer which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

File name:softwareupdate.exe
Publisher:Apple Computer, Inc.
Product name:Apple Software Update
Description:Software Application
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\apple software update\softwareupdate.exe
File version:1.1.0.3
Size:665.59 KB (681,568 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:Apple Computer
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Expiration date:Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Digital DNA
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Apple Inc.
18% remove
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 soft...

BehaviorsBehaviors

Scheduled tasks
  • The job 'AppleSoftwareUpdate' runs weekly in the path '\AppleSoftwareUpdate'
  • Entry path '\AppleSoftwareUpdate'

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Microsoft Windows XP 33.33%
Windows 8 Pro 33.33%
Windows 7 Home Premium 33.33%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

Egypt installs about 33.33% of Apple Software Update.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 66.67%
Hewlett-Packard 33.33%
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