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How do I install Apple Software Update for windows?

Issue: During installing or updating iTunes, If you get the Windows Installer package error message: "A program required for this install to complete could not be run".

Windows 7

Posted on Jan 12, 2018 12:18 AM

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Posted on Jan 12, 2018 12:23 AM

After searching solution I found that the REQUIRED PROGRAM is "Apple Software Update" which cannot be found/run during the process. Almost solutions are to "Repair" the "Apple Software Update" program, but somehow this program was uninstalled/removed so it cannot help and you cannot find this program to download & install.


Solution:

  1. Uninstall/Remove current QuickTime program
  2. Download new QuickTime installation package from Apple - Support - Downloads
  3. Re-install QuickTime you will also get the Apple Software Update again.

Now you can install/update iTunes successfully.

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Jan 12, 2018 12:23 AM in response to Patruby111

After searching solution I found that the REQUIRED PROGRAM is "Apple Software Update" which cannot be found/run during the process. Almost solutions are to "Repair" the "Apple Software Update" program, but somehow this program was uninstalled/removed so it cannot help and you cannot find this program to download & install.


Solution:

  1. Uninstall/Remove current QuickTime program
  2. Download new QuickTime installation package from Apple - Support - Downloads
  3. Re-install QuickTime you will also get the Apple Software Update again.

Now you can install/update iTunes successfully.

How do I install Apple Software Update for windows?

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