ScanSnap Online Update Uninstaller

What is ScanSnap Online Update Uninstaller?

ScanSnap Online Update Uninstaller is a macOS utility installed with ScanSnap software to remove the ScanSnap Online Update component from a Mac. It is part of the ScanSnap software environment used by people who manage ScanSnap scanners and related desktop tools. Users typically encounter it when uninstalling ScanSnap software, troubleshooting update problems, or cleaning up an older ScanSnap installation before reinstalling. The tool’s role is narrow: it removes the update helper rather than serving as a general document scanning app. On Mac, it is commonly opened from the ScanSnap Online Update folder included in the Applications area during manual uninstall steps. This makes it most relevant for maintenance and support workflows rather than day-to-day scanning.

Key features

• Remove the ScanSnap Online Update component from a Mac
• Support cleanup before reinstalling ScanSnap software
• Help resolve update-related maintenance issues
• Work as part of the broader ScanSnap software uninstall process

Safety overview

Status: Safe

This is a legitimate maintenance utility associated with ScanSnap software. Its normal purpose is to remove the ScanSnap Online Update component, so changes to installed ScanSnap update functions are expected after it runs. It does not need to stay on your Mac for everyday use, but removing it can affect your ability to update or repair ScanSnap software until the related software is reinstalled.

Recommendation: Keep it if you still use ScanSnap software and want the built-in update component available. If you are fully removing ScanSnap software or troubleshooting a broken update installation, it is reasonable to remove this utility as part of that cleanup.

Common paths

• /Applications/ScanSnap Online Update/Sub/AOUUninstaller

Related apps

• ScanSnap Home
• ScanSnap Online Update

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