Fixing Installer Errors: AppleSoftwareUpdate.msi Download and Repair

Last Updated: 11/27/2023
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Microsoft Windows Installer Package files such as AppleSoftwareUpdate.msi utilize the MSI file extension. This file is considered a FPX (Microsoft Windows Installer Package) file, and was first created by Apple for the Apple QuickTime Player 7.7.9 software package.

AppleSoftwareUpdate.msi was initially released with Apple Safari 5.1.7 on 05/11/2012 for the Windows 10 Operating System. The most recent version [file version 7.7.9] was introduced on 01/07/2016 for Apple QuickTime Player 7.7.9.

In this short article, you will discover detailed file information, steps for troubleshooting MSI file problems with AppleSoftwareUpdate.msi, and list of free downloads for every version that exists in our comprehensive file directory.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: AppleSoftwareUpdate.msi
File Extension: MSI file extension
Title: Installation Database
Subject: Apple Software Update Installer
File Type: Installer
Description: Microsoft Windows Installer Package
Comments: Apple Software Update 2.1.3.127
MIME Type: image/vnd.fpx
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Program: Apple QuickTime Player 7.7.9
Software: Windows Installer XML (3.5.2519.0)
Developer: Apple
Software: Apple QuickTime Player
Software Version: 7.7.9
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 2323456
Oldest File Date: 10/24/2019
Latest File Date: 10/24/2019


What are AppleSoftwareUpdate.msi Error Messages?


General AppleSoftwareUpdate.msi Runtime Errors

AppleSoftwareUpdate.msi file errors often occur during the install phase of Apple QuickTime Player, but can also occur while the program is running. These types MSI errors are also known as “runtime errors” because they occur while Apple QuickTime Player is running. Here are some of the most common AppleSoftwareUpdate.msi runtime errors:

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\ProgramData\Apple\Installer Cache\Apple Software Update 2.1.3.127\AppleSoftwareUpdate.msi

This application has requested the Runtime to terminate it in an unusual way.
Please contact the application's support team for more information.


Most MSI errors are due to missing or corrupt files. Your AppleSoftwareUpdate.msi file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Apple QuickTime Player), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, AppleSoftwareUpdate.msi file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Apple QuickTime Player, system crash while loading or saving AppleSoftwareUpdate.msi, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or malware infection. Thus, it’s critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.



How to Fix AppleSoftwareUpdate.msi Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your AppleSoftwareUpdate.msi issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.


Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click System Restore.
  4. Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
  5. Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
  6. Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the AppleSoftwareUpdate.msi error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Apple QuickTime Player (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Apple QuickTime Player software.

You can uninstall Apple QuickTime Player software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
  4. Find the entry for Apple QuickTime Player 7.7.9 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Apple QuickTime Player software.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

Apple QuickTime Player 7.7.9

Apple

Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many AppleSoftwareUpdate.msi error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
  4. If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
  5. After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the AppleSoftwareUpdate.msi error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.



If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your AppleSoftwareUpdate.msi File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate AppleSoftwareUpdate.msi file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free AppleSoftwareUpdate.msi files for every applicable version of Apple QuickTime Player. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

  1. Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download AppleSoftwareUpdate.msi Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Apple QuickTime Player folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\ProgramData\Apple\Installer Cache\Apple Software Update 2.1.3.127\
    Windows 10: C:\ProgramData\Apple\Installer Cache\Apple Software Update 2.1.3.127\
  4. Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.


GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve AppleSoftwareUpdate.msi problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.



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CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying AppleSoftwareUpdate.msi to your appropriate Windows system directory. Apple typically does not release Apple QuickTime Player MSI files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing AppleSoftwareUpdate.msi and all other MSI files for Apple QuickTime Player. An incorrectly installed MSI file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

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