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Apple Software Update for pc: I needs it!

My pc will not download Itunes. After some digging I have discovered that I do not have Apple Software Update, I cannot figure out how to get. I tried downloading itunes, quicktime and safari for windows. How do I get this software?

Posted on Feb 2, 2013 7:42 AM

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Feb 2, 2013 8:02 AM in response to polydorus

I know, thats my issue, I have tried downloading from there, also tried to download quicktime and safari, I get the message 'The installation package could not be opened. Verify the package exists and that you can access it, or contact the application vendor to verify that this is a valid windows installer package.' The troubleshooting for this says to repair Apple Software Update but I dont have it to repair.

Feb 2, 2013 8:13 AM in response to Infiniiti

The first thing to try is this user tip:

https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3551


It suggests repairing Apple Software update.

If it is not listed under control panel>>Programs and Features then you cant try a repair.


So if you can't repair try this:


This problem can often be fixed with the Microsft Installer cleanup utility.


Unfortunately the Microsoft Installer Cleanup utility has been withdrawn by Microsoft because of compatibility issues with Microsoft Office so you will need to find a copy elsewhere – the installer is msicuu2.exe. You need version 3.


Google msicuu2.exe download


mydigitallife or MajorGeeks in the above search have a copy of version 3


Check for malware before installing it.


Download a fresh copy of iTunes


http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/


Save the file on your PC.


Now use the following method to remove iTunes and its components:


XP

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1925

Vista/Windows 7

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1923


*If you hit a problem with one of the uninstalls don't worry*, carry on with the deleting of files and folders as directed in the method.


Restart your PC.


Run the Microsoft Installer Cleanup Utility. (Start > All Programs > Windows Install Clean Up)


If you get permission denied error, Try Run as Administrator – an option if you right click on the program.


Remove any references you find to the programs you removed - strictly speaking you only need to worry about those programs where the uninstall failed.


If you don’t see an entry for one of the programs that did *not* uninstall, look out for entries that start All Users that are blank entries or have numeric entries that look like version numbers


restart your PC and try installing iTunes


If you want Quicktime, that has to be installed separately

http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/win.html

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