SOFTWARE UPDATE DEVICE, SOFTWARE UPDATE METHOD, AND SOFTWARE UPDATE PROCESSING PROGRAM

There is provided a software updating device that executes a process for updating software by which vehicle-mounted equipment is operated. The software updating device is provided with a controller that acquires software and applies the aforementioned software to the equipment, thereby controlling the equipment. The controller: acquires updating software and applies the aforementioned software to the equipment, thereby executing the software update process; and causes a warning device to output a warning when an abnormality relating to the equipment occurs. The controller also prohibits outputting of the warning by the warning device while the software update process is being executed.