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cyguinproductionteam

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Dec 1, 2003, 10:39:46 PM12/1/03
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I'm one of those odd sorts that likes to keep good track
of what software is installed and from where. I want to
download the updates neccessary for my os, but I also
would like to have a copy of them archived (because I do a
lot of software testing/debugging I often am reinstalling
my boxes(it only takes minutes anyways)). Is there a way I
can download all the updates I need without having to
install them immediately, other than using the annoying
and sec admin's nightmare????(automatic update...ish!)

Any and all info about downloading from the Update site is
appreciated. Thank you for your attention.

Torgeir Bakken (MVP)

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Dec 1, 2003, 10:48:36 PM12/1/03
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cyguinproductionteam wrote:

> I'm one of those odd sorts that likes to keep good track
> of what software is installed and from where. I want to
> download the updates neccessary for my os, but I also
> would like to have a copy of them archived (because I do a
> lot of software testing/debugging I often am reinstalling
> my boxes(it only takes minutes anyways)). Is there a way I
> can download all the updates I need without having to
> install them immediately, other than using the annoying
> and sec admin's nightmare????(automatic update...ish!)

Hi

You can "pre-download" updates from the Windows Update Catalog...

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

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CharlesE[MSFT]

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Dec 4, 2003, 9:01:50 PM12/4/03
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The problem being that many updates are later packaged together and Combined
Updates which are later packaged into Service Packs.

As the update gets rolled up hill, the version might change and tweaks might
be done.

Consider just saving the Service Packs and the Combined Updates and then
still do the smaller updates online.

Charles

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