How to remove SoftwareUpdate error

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SoftwareUpdate.exe file information

The process Software Application or Apple Software Update belongs to the software Apple Software Update by Apple Computer, Inc (www.apple.com) or Apple Inc.

Description: File SoftwareUpdate.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows XP are 669280 bytes (50% of all occurrence), 681568 bytes, 558688 bytes, 558424 bytes.
You can uninstall this program in the control panel. SoftwareUpdate.exe is a Verisign signed file. The file is digitally signed. The process listens for or sends data on open ports to LAN or Internet. SoftwareUpdate.exe is not a Windows core file. SoftwareUpdate.exe is able to record inputs, monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 13% dangerous.

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as SoftwareUpdate.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the SoftwareUpdate.exe process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World.

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