When Marcus clicked “Check for updates” on his old Windows 10 laptop, he expected the usual: a handful of driver patches, maybe a security rollup. What he didn’t expect was a slim, polite notification with Apple’s logo that had somehow slipped onto his system tray: Apple Software Update — Available (64-bit).
No standalone download exists called “Apple Software Update for Windows 10 64-bit exclusive.”
Instead: Apple Software Update — Windows 10 (64-bit) Exclusive
If you are running Windows 10 on a Mac using Boot Camp, Apple Software Update is pre-installed to manage your Windows support drivers. Apple Support How to Use the Utility Once installed via the desktop version of iTunes or iCloud: button or press the Windows key Apple Software Update in the search box. Go to Start Menu → Search for “Apple
Using Apple Software Update
“Apple Software Update Download for Windows 10 64-bit Exclusive” Apple Software Update — Windows 10 (64-bit) Exclusive
. Instead, it is bundled with traditional desktop versions of Apple software or managed automatically through the Microsoft Store. Apple Support How to Get Apple Software Update
This legacy application is still used if you have older Apple software installed or if you are running Windows on a Mac via iTunes Standalone Installer: