Creating CDs with Updates

[Radfaldo]

Hi

Is it possible to burn a CD with all the updates for that particular OS? Is
there a site that has all the updates downloadable but that doesn't try to
install them like Windows Update?

So basically if I rebuild a Win 98 (heaven forbid), Win2k or XP PC I can
install all the updates from the CD instead of d/l ing all the updates
again. As you can imagine it would save a lot of time.

Many Thanks

Adrian

[Torgeir Bakken (MVP)]

Radfaldo wrote:

Hi

1)
You might want this one as as a starting point:

The free Windows Security Update CD can be ordered from here:

http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/cd/order.asp

The CD includes Microsoft critical updates released through October 2003
(and SP4 for Windows 2000 / SP1 for Windows XP) as well as information
to help you protect your PC.

Supports Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows 98, and
Windows 98 Second Edition (SE).

2)
You can also download the individual updates from the Windows Update Catalog:

HOW TO: Download Windows Updates and Drivers from the Windows Update Catalog
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=323166

For Windows XP computers, take a look at this post for what
security updates you at least should download and for a
recommended install sequence:

http://groups.google.com/groups?selm=4036073B...@hydro.com

3)
Alternatively (or additionally), you can script the installations
yourself, here are some links that might be of interest for you:

A)
Unattended, A Windows deployment system
http://unattended.sourceforge.net/

See "How to install hotfixes and applications" under "What next?"

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B)
In the link below you will find a description of a hotfix installation
system by Rob Dunn:

Visual Basic Script Hotfix Installation System:
http://groups.google.com/groups?selm=uzpUkCN8...@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl

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C)
If you want to script the installs yourself, combine the information
at the sites referred to in A) and B) with the information in the
following links:

http://groups.google.com/groups?selm=s5gk74srdje.fsf%40patl%3Dusers.sf.net

http://groups.google.com/groups?selm=3FE23A0D.5105AF99%40hydro.com

How to Install Multiple Windows Updates or Hotfixes with Only One Reboot
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=296861

Command-Line Switches For Windows Software Update Packages (1)
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=262841

Command-Line Switches for Microsoft Software Update Packages (2)
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=824687

New File Naming Schema for Microsoft Windows Software Update Packages
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=816915

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torgeir
Microsoft MVP Scripting and WMI, Porsgrunn Norway
Administration scripting examples and an ONLINE version of the 1328 page
Scripting Guide:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/community/scriptcenter/default.mspx