Can you uninstall a software update?

Hi,
Is it possible to "uninstall" a software update from Apple? I am trying to test an idea that my wireless connection was stronger before I downloaded and installed the most reason Airport update. I am using one of the new iMacs. If need be, would erasing the hard drive work?

Downgrading can be done using Archive and Install:
How to Perform an Archive and Install
1. Be sure to use Disk Utility first to repair the disk before performing the Archive and Install.
Repairing the Hard Drive and Permissions
Boot from your OS X Installer disc. After the installer loads select your language and click on the Continue button. When the menu bar appears select Disk Utility from the Installer menu (Utilities menu for Tiger.) After DU loads select your hard drive entry (mfgr.'s ID and drive size) from the the left side list. In the DU status area you will see an entry for the S.M.A.R.T. status of the hard drive. If it does not say "Verified" then the hard drive is failing or failed. (SMART status is not reported on external Firewire or USB drives.) If the drive is "Verified" then select your OS X volume from the list on the left (sub-entry below the drive entry,) click on the First Aid tab, then click on the Repair Disk button. If DU reports any errors that have been fixed, then re-run Repair Disk until no errors are reported. If no errors are reported, then quit DU and return to the installer.
If DU reports errors it cannot fix, then you will need Disk Warrior (4.0 for Tiger) and/or TechTool Pro (4.5.2 for Tiger) to repair the drive. If you don't have either of them or if neither of them can fix the drive, then you will need to reformat the drive and reinstall OS X.
2. Do not proceed with an Archive and Install if DU reports errors it cannot fix. In that case use Disk Warrior and/or TechTool Pro to repair the hard drive. If neither can repair the drive, then you will have to erase the drive and reinstall from scratch.
3. Boot from your OS X Installer disc. After the installer loads select your language and click on the Continue button. When you reach the screen to select a destination drive click once on the destination drive then click on the Option button. Select the Archive and Install option. You have an option to preserve users and network preferences. Only select this option if you are sure you have no corrupted files in your user accounts. Otherwise leave this option unchecked. Click on the OK button and continue with the OS X Installation.
4. Upon completion of the Archive and Install you will have a Previous System Folder in the root directory. You should retain the PSF until you are sure you do not need to manually transfer any items from the PSF to your newly installed system.
5. After moving any items you want to keep from the PSF you should delete it. You can back it up if you prefer, but you must delete it from the hard drive.
6. You can now download a Combo Updater directly from Apple's download site to update your new system to the desired version as well as install any security or other updates. You can also do this using Software Update.

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No. The only way to remove a software update is to restore the backup taken prior to the update.
Allan

I can't uninstall Apple Software Update.

In trying to uninstall ITunes, I was given a checklist from Apple Support to uninstall certain programs in a specific order. I need to reinstall ITunes, and they said that I needed to remove it first. I am running a Windows 7, 64 bit HP laptop. No program is removing this and it very specifically says to not remove them out of order.
Below are the instructions sent to me. (I tried to copy and paste. However, it doesn't look good, so I will include the link that Apple sent to me.)
Can someone please help?
Remove and reinstall iTunes and related software components for Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8
Learn how to completely uninstall iTunes and its related software components from Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8.
In some rare instances, you might need to remove iTunes and related software components before reinstalling iTunes. If you're directed to reinstall iTunes by AppleCare, an article, or an alert dialog, you can do so by following the steps below.
If you're running Windows XP, see Removing and Reinstalling iTunes and other software components for Windows XP.
Media you've bought from the iTunes Store or songs you've imported from CDs are saved in your My Music folder by default. They won't be deleted by removing iTunes. Although it's highly unlikely that you'll lose any of your iTunes Library when following the steps below, first make sure that your iTunes library is backed up. See iTunes: Back up your iTunes library by copying to an external hard drive for more information.
If you have issues installing iTunes, try the options outlined in Issues installing iTunes for Windows.
If you've received errors regarding inaccessible registry keys during installation, try the steps found in "Could not open key" message when installing iTunes, QuickTime or Apple components for Windows.
Steps
Remove iTunes and related components from the Control Panel.Use the Control Panel to uninstall iTunes and related software components in the following order. Then restart your computer.
iTunes
Apple Software Update
Apple Mobile Device Support
Bonjour
Apple Application Support (iTunes 9 or later)
Don't uninstall these components in a different order, or only uninstall some of them. Doing so might have unintended affects.To remove the components:
Quit the following programs if they are running:
iTunes
Apple Software Update
Windows 8: Click File Explorer > Settings > Control Panel.
Windows Vista or Windows 7: From the Start menu, click Control Panel.
In Control Panel, click "Uninstall a program." The Programs and Features Control Panel will open.
Alternately, if you don't see "Uninstall a program," click Programs and Features.
Select iTunes.
Click Uninstall.
On some systems, iTunes might install two versions of Apple Application Support. This is expected. If both are present, be sure to uninstall both versions.
When asked if you would like to remove iTunes, choose Yes.
After the uninstallation is complete, don't restart your computer if you're prompted.
If you see other iTunes entries in the list, remove them by repeating steps 4–6.
Using steps 4–6, also remove all instances of:
Apple Software Update
Apple Mobile Device Support
Bonjour
Apple Application Support
Restart your computer.
Make sure that iTunes and its related components are completely uninstalled.In most cases, removing iTunes and its related components from the Control Panel will remove all supporting files belonging to those programs. In some rare cases, files might be left behind. After following the steps above, confirm that the following files and folders have been removed. If any are left, remove them.
C:\Program Files\Bonjour
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Apple Application Support
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\CoreFP
C:\Program Files\iTunes\
C:\Program Files\iPod\
Follow these additional steps if you receive a "Cannot delete iPodService.exe: It is being used by another person or program." message.
If you have a 64-bit version of Windows, confirm that the following folders have been removed:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Bonjour
C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support
C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Apple\Apple Application Support
C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Apple\CoreFP
C:\Program Files (x86)\iTunes\
C:\Program Files (x86)\iPod\
Follow these additional steps if you receive a "Cannot delete iPodService.exe: It is being used by another person or program." message.
To remove these files:
Windows Vista or Windows 7: From the Start menu, select Computer.
Windows 8: Click File Explorer.
Open Local Disk (C:) located in Computer, or whichever hard disk your programs are installed on.
Open the Program Files folder.
Right-click the Bonjour folder (if it exists). Select Delete from the shortcut menu. Choose Yes when asked to confirm the deletion.
Right-click the iPod folder (if it exists). Select Delete from the shortcut menu. Choose Yes when asked to confirm the deletion.
Follow these additional steps if you receive a "Cannot delete iPodService.exe: It is being used by another person or program." message.
Right-click the iTunes folder (if it exists). Select Delete from the shortcut menu. Choose Yes when asked to confirm the deletion.
Open the Common Files folder.
Open the Apple folder.
Right-click the Mobile Device Support folder (if it exists). Select Delete from the shortcut menu. Choose Yes when asked to confirm the deletion.
Right-click the Apple Application Support folder (if it exists). Select Delete from the shortcut menu. Choose Yes when asked to confirm the deletion.
Right-click the CoreFP folder (if it exists). Select Delete from the shortcut menu. Choose Yes when asked to confirm the deletion.
If you're running a 64-bit version of Windows, continue with step 12. Otherwise, skip to step 23.
Windows Vista or Windows 7: From the Start menu, select Computer.
Windows 8: Click File Explorer.
Open Local Disk (C:) located in Computer, or whichever hard disk your programs are installed on.
Open the Program Files (x86) folder.
Right-click the Bonjour folder (if it exists). Select Delete from the shortcut menu. Choose Yes when asked to confirm the deletion.
Right-click the iPod folder (if it exists). Select Delete from the shortcut menu. Choose Yes when asked to confirm the deletion.
Follow these additional steps if you receive a "Cannot delete iPodService.exe: It is being used by another person or program." message.
Right-click the iTunes folder (if it exists). Select Delete from the shortcut menu. Choose Yes when asked to confirm the deletion.
Open the Common Files folder.
Open the Apple folder.
Right-click the Mobile Device Support folder (if it exists). Select Delete from the shortcut menu. Choose Yes when asked to confirm the deletion.
Right-click the Apple Application Support folder (if it exists). Select Delete from the shortcut menu. Choose Yes when asked to confirm the deletion.
Right-click the CoreFP folder (if it exists). Select Delete from the shortcut menu. Choose Yes when asked to confirm the deletion.
From the Start menu, select Computer.
Open Local Disk (C:) in Computer, or whichever hard disk your operating system is installed on.
Right-click the Recycle Bin and select Empty Recycle Bin.
Reinstall iTunes and related componentsAfter verifying that iTunes is completely uninstalled, restart your computer. Then download and install the latest version of iTunes.If the issue persists, look for more information on the iTunes Support page, including help with specific messages.
iPodService.exe Alert
Follow these steps if the message "Cannot delete iPodService.exe: It is being used by another person or program" appears when you try to delete the iPod folder.
Make sure that iTunes and the iPod Updater utility aren't open.
Press and hold Control-Alt-Delete.
Select Start Task Manager.
Click the Processes tab.
Locate the iPodService.exe in the list.
Click iPodService.exe and choose End Process.
Quit the Task Manager.
Important: Information about products not manufactured by Apple is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute Apple’s recommendation or endorsement. Please contact the vendor for additional information.
Last Modified: Jan 30, 2015

For general advice see Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates.
The steps in the second box are a guide to removing everything related to iTunes and then rebuilding it which is often a good starting point unless the symptoms indicate a more specific approach. Review the other boxes and the list of support documents further down the page in case one of them applies.
Your library should be unaffected by these steps but there is backup and recovery advice elsewhere in the user tip.
If the advice above doesn't resolve things you could try this alternate version:
iTunes 12.1.0.71 for Windows (64-bit - for older video cards) - itunes64setup.exe (2015-01-28)
which is a 64-bit installer for the 32-bit version of the core application, similar to previous 64-bit releases. Or roll back to the previous build:
iTunes 12.0.1.26 for Windows (32-bit) - iTunesSetup.exe (2014-10-16)
iTunes 12.0.1.26 for Windows (64-bit) - iTunes64Setup.exe (2014-10-16)
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Can you keep doing software updates and updating iTunes on an older MacBook? Thanks!

I'm thinking of buying a used MacBook but I was told that I will not be able to download mountain lion (it has lion installed) or newer software? I was also told that this will mean that I will not be able to download the newest versions of iTunes. Can anyone tell me please if this is true and if so does anyone know roughly how soon it will be obsolete please? I need iTunes for updating my iPhone this is one of the main resins for purchase. My budget doesn't allow me to purchase a new mac, they are too expensive for me. Thank you any help would be greatly appreciated!

The latest version of Mac OS X you can run on a Mac depends on the model. If the Macbook you are considering will not run Mountain Lion, there is nothing you can do about that.
If you do need Mountain Lion, then look for a more recent Macbook. Here are the requirements for ML:
By the way, those codes like 5,1 are the Model Identifier. This info is part of the system profile on every Mac. You should ask the vendor for this information before you consider buying a computer.
I have seen MB's that can run ML, selling on eBay for around $500.00.
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How can I uninstall a software update?

I recently installed "Java for Mac OS X 10.6 update 12". There was something in the description of the update about security and having to approve each use of Java apps.
Now I have a problem with printing pdfs I get in emails. Nothing comes up to show a way to enable the piece that this update has diabled.
I want to go back to where I was 3 days ago.

If you have configured Time Machine to backup your your drive, you are going to have to do a restore to a time prior to the update.
If you didn't configure Time Machine, you are out of luck.
Allan

HT2404 How can I stop the Software Update madness??

I recently bought an Epson printer to replace my broken HP printer. I uninstalled all the HP-related software, but I still am getting prodded by Software Update to update software I no longer have! How can I stop the Software Update madness??

There are literally thousands of sites with videos (linked to from yet thousands more) that will prompt you to "upgrade" or update your already updated Flash Player. This is the most common method of delivery for malware like that.
A friend who runs a PC Repair business told me that if you've updated your Flash Player and you see a warning in a web page that you need to download an update to watch a video, it's an attack site.
A simple gesture of holding your mouse over the warning or link, will indicate the address it points to. If it DOESN'T say Adobe anywhere in the beginning of the address (download.adobe.com, or adobe.com/downloads), it's a forgery, and you should leave that page immedaitely. If you download and install whatever they link you to, it may play the content you were looking for, but you've just been infected with something that may lay dormant for months and then suddenly take over your whole system.
If you use your PC for work, you're really in trouble.

I cant uninstall apple software update

i cant uninstall apple software update,because of window installer problem,what can i do?
others program that related to apple,i have succes delete it.

Hey,
To uninstall apple software update you need to download Microsoft Fix It fromhttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301. For further explanation, follow this link: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_xp-windows_programs/how -to-uninstall-apple-software-update-when-it/836778e1-f662-4a22-ad3f-ff5dc39a301 a.

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I am running 10.10.1 MacBook Pro (Retina,15-inch, Late 2013) w/ 2 GHz Intel Core i7, and can no longer find Software Update on my laptop. It is not in the menu under the Apple logo. It canot be found in the applications list through Preferences.
Can someone please explain what happened to it?
Where did it go?
Why?
Thank you!
Storm Petrol

The Software Update item in the Apple menu has been REPLACED by the App Store. It is still present in the system if you go to About This Mac, where you will see "Software Update..." as one of the buttons in the Overview section of the information window that appears. The difference here is that the App Store menu option will only launch the App Store's main landing page, whereas the Software Update button will launch the store and then check for any system and other updates available.

I guess the problem come from me or I really need those contacts before he calls me for it. I'll try some method that I got from some responders on your support website. Do you have or can you recommand any software that can solve this problem?

I guess the problem come from me but I really need those contacts before he calls me for it. I'll try some method that I got from some responders on your support website. Do you have or can you recommand any software that can solve this problem?
One more thing. I just update my iphone that my boss gave to me but it seems to be like it giving me some trouble. My iphone was updated not too long and was successful. I try to lock into it and it telling me emergency call. I plug it to my itune and it telling me that the sim card is not valid or supported. So I inserted my sim card that I usually use to call and it still saying the same. Please help me get into it.

And as far as paying for phone support, here are a few tips:
If you call your carrier first and then they route you to Apple, you usually don't have to pay for phone support.
If you are talking to Apple and they ask you to pay a support fee, ask if you can get an exception this time. That usually works once, but they keep track of the times you've been granted such an exception.
If you still end up paying the support fee, that fee only applies if it's not a hardware related issue. In other words, if it can be fixed by just talking over the phone and following Apple's instructions, then the fee applies. But if your device is deemed to have a hardware failure that caused the issue, then the fee should not apply, and you can ask for it to be waived after the fact.
This forum is free, and almost all of the technical support articles the Apple tech advisors use are available on this website. Literally 99% of what they can do over the phone is just walking you through the publicly available support articles. In other words, you're paying the fee to have them do your research for you. It's like hiring a research consultant to go look stuff up in the public library so you don't have to. You're capable of doing it; you'd just rather pay someone to do it for you.
It's like Starbucks. You know how to make coffee. Everyone knows how to make coffee. And Starbucks coffee isn't any better than what you could make at home for far less. But you want the convenience. So you're really paying a convenience fee. Milk is more expensive at 7-Eleven than it is at the grocery store... because it's a convenience store.

I have iphone 4s from japan which is a carrier locked (kddi ) it has ios 5.1.1 and now i want to upgrade to ios 6.Can i do the software update or it will cause any harm???

i have iphone 4s from japan which is a carrier locked (kddi ) it has ios 5.1.1 and now i want to upgrade to ios 6.Can i do the software update or it will cause any harm???

If you have a Japanese iPhone and are using it with any carrier other than Softbank or AU, then it was hacked, since as the others have said neither of those carriers unlock iPhones. Therefore if you upgrade iOS or restore your iPhone, it will lock back to the original carrier and be unusuable with your current cell provider.
We cannot help you with jailbroken iPhones. You'll have to look elsewhere for further assistance.
Regards.

HT4623 If I do not have wi-fi avaibility but have my iphone 4s plugged into my computer can I do a software update?

My IPHONE 4S has been telling me to do a software update for some time but I never have WI-FI availiability but I do have it plugged into my computer, can I do a software update by having it plugged into my computer?

Yes you can, thats the best way to it too
The computer needs an internet connection though. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4623 scroll down to the update in itunes area

Where can I find the software updates? Have looked all over the site!

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How can I tell what Software Update Groups are members of Deployment Packages?

I have a single SCCM 2012 SP1 CU4 server running on Windows Server 2012.
I am trying to clean things up a little bit and I am curious:
How can I tell which Software Update Groups use
which Deployment Packages? I don't see it on the Properties of either one.
Thanks!

Funny thing is that you can't see from the software update (in the software update group) in which deployment package(s) it exists. Your only options are manually comparing every single update (not really an option), or use PowerShell and do something
like this:
http://myitforum.com/myitforumwp/2014/05/12/matching-configmgr-software-updates-to-a-deployment-package-with-powershell/
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Can't proceed with software update because I forgot my passcode?

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