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Somewhat predictably, removing iTunes on Mac OS X is a long arduous process, described at http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1224 — which I have followed. As far as I can tell, I have purged every trace of the accursed iTunes from my system. Yet Software Update repeatedly prompts me with updates for iTunes, which I don't want anything to do with, despite my saying "Not now" each time. How can I convince Software Update to leave me alone, and never bother me with mention of iTunes again?

I'm on Mac OS X 10.6.4 Build 10F569, and the update being offerred is iTunes 9.2.1.

(Note: Not a duplicate of OS X: why Software Update suggests to update removed application?, whose accepted answer is simply to follow the instructions I mentioned above.)

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When the Software Update app pops up, go to Update > Ignore Update, and you shouldn't get prompted anymore.

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Ah that worked, thanks. Don't know why I never noticed that thing there. – ShreevatsaR Aug 6 '10 at 16:58
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But does that prevent future iTunes updates from appearing on the update list? It used to be if you deleted the iTunes app, software update would no longer even search for iTunes updates. That doesn't seem to be the case anymore, almost forcing you to have iTunes installed on your OS X server machine.

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That was exactly what I asked, and mipadi's answer answers it. – ShreevatsaR Dec 14 '11 at 14:56
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