How do I update Safari on Windows?

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There will be a software, namely, Apple Software Update . Check thoroughly in the Programs.

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Anthony

Updated on September 17, 2022

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Anthony over 1 year

I'd like to update Safari to 4.0.5 for security reasons, but I can't figure out how to run the Apple updater manually. On Mac there's usually a "Check for Updates" menu item, but I don't see one on the Windows version. I tried downloading the latest version from http://www.apple.com/safari/download/, but Windows won't let me open the file, saying it is a security risk.
- r0ca about 14 years
  
  Interresting... Check what's the error message because I can download it here. Can you paste your error message?
- Jackson about 14 years
  
  Wow, lucky you to have such a problem. I can't get that damn Apple update software to stop running. :-)
- Anthony about 14 years
  
  The security problem was that I had my Internet security settings set to "High." Taking them down to "Medium-High" while I downloaded the file worked.
Anthony about 14 years

Aha! It's a top-level item under Programs. I assumed it would be in the Safari folder.
SgtPooki over 11 years

there's no other way to update..? ...... way to go apple, I'm still waiting on them to come out with a new whole house security system with a doorknob that you can only use if you buy a MacBook...
jahroy almost 11 years

@SgtPooki - What's so bad about that method of updating? Seems pretty straightforward to me.
SgtPooki almost 11 years

@jahroy, yea I guess. It seems kind of lazy not to at least provide some way of updating an app within that app. I mean, they do allow you to update within the app on a mac right.. soo.. why not on windows? I've got a sour taste in my mouth regarding all things apple because they just seem to act 'uppity'. That's the only way I can explain it.
SgtPooki almost 11 years

and sure, it is lazy to not leave the app to run the update program, but aren't you supposed to make things easier on your users?
jahroy almost 11 years

@SgtPooki - I believe Safari can only be updated via Software Update on a Mac as well (tho I can't confirm that at the moment). It's probably becuase Safari is so integrated into the OS (just like IE on Windows). I don't ever touch IE, but doesn't it update on Windows the exact same way as Safari on Mac? When I google "update IE" this page says to run "Windows Update".