Apple Software Update

by Apple Inc.v2.6.3.1

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Keep Apple software for Microsoft Windows up to date.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id Apple.AppleSoftwareUpdate --exact --version 2.6.3.1

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for Apple Software Update

Apple Software Update uses MSI (WiX). The silent install switches are /quiet /norestart.

One-line silent install (x86, machine scope)

msiexec.exe /i AppleSoftwareUpdate.msi /quiet /norestart

See the full silent install reference for Apple Software Update →

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Installers · v2.6.3.1

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x86	MSI WiX	machine		Direct

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Security

1 known CVE via NVD

nonePatched in wingetCVE-2007-0463affects v2.0.5Jan 29, 2007
Format string vulnerability in Apple Software Update 2.0.5 on Mac OS X 10.4.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in (1) SWUTMP or (2) SUCATALOG filenames, or using the (3) application/x-...
Vendor advisory

Source: NVD, updated 1h ago. Patch status is best-effort: NVD's fix version is compared against the latest version in winget, but the two version formats don't always align. Confirm with the vendor advisory before treating any specific build as safe.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Apple Software Update on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Apple.AppleSoftwareUpdate --exact --version 2.6.3.1. winget downloads the installer from Apple Inc. and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Apple Software Update silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Apple.AppleSoftwareUpdate --exact 2.6.3.1 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for Apple Software Update?

Apple Software Update uses MSI (WiX). Run the downloaded installer with: msiexec.exe /i AppleSoftwareUpdate.msi /quiet /norestart. The silent switches are /quiet /norestart.

How do I uninstall Apple Software Update via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id Apple.AppleSoftwareUpdate --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Apple Software Update's Apps & Features entry.

Is Apple Software Update free?

Apple Software Update is distributed under Proprietary. Refer to the publisher (https://support.apple.com/en-gb/118406) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Apple Software Update work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls Apple Software Update directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Apple Software Update up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id Apple.AppleSoftwareUpdate --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of Apple Software Update from microsoft/winget-pkgs.