yeah free software, ain't it a bitch? no comment from apple, but even apple users are a little mystified: http://www.macrumors.com/2008/04/18/apple-modifies-software-update-for-windows/ looks like someone got a bit over zealous with the installer.
I love iTunes and quicktime, so those updates don't bother me. But the Safari one? No, just stop. I like you Apple, but I'm not bothered about Safari even on my Mac. If I wanted it on my PC, I'd install it.
I've had nothing but problems ever since i tried quicktime alternative nad never worked. :D It's easy to get quicktime without itunes however it tries to install it on every update. :( http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/ just check the box that doesn't have itunes and disable autoupdate.