Downloading all of windows update?

[BoomAM]

Hi.
Im doing a complete re-install of a friends PC next week. But she has a 56k connection.
So i need a quick way of updating her PC.
I have SP1a that i can burn to a disk, im just wondering if theres a way to DL all of windows update, or all of the critical updates in one go by me, so i can burn them to a CD.
Possible?
If not, what specific updates should i DL seperately (like the blaster worm fix).

And when is SP2 out, cos that`ll cover it all.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Praetor]

Autopatcher is what you need. It was just recently updated to include all of the April patches to boot, but it does require that have already installed SP1a.

 

[BoomAM]

That doesnt appear to do what i need it to do.

 

[earthling30]

......Im doing a complete re-install of a friends PC next week. But she has a 56k connection.
So i need a quick way of updating her PC.
I have SP1a that i can burn to a disk, im just wondering if theres a way to DL all of windows update, or all of the critical updates in one go by me, so i can burn them to a CD.
Possible?
If not, what specific updates should i DL seperately (like the blaster worm fix).

And when is SP2 out, cos that`ll cover it all.

Thanks in advance.

Try THIS! It will walk you through on how to create a Slipstream install CD that should include the current updates at the time of creating it.
As for SP2, don't know when it will be ava.

 

[Praetor]

Originally posted by: BoomAM
That doesnt appear to do what i need it to do.

Did you want the updates slipstreamed into the original install? If that's what you wanted, earthling's idea would work fairly well. Else, the Autopatcher link would install all of the updates after SP1a following an OS reinstall, which is what your original question asked....

 

[BoomAM]

I just need the seperate DLs for the critical updates.

 

[WobbleWobble]

I don't see why Autopatcher wouldn't work for you. It's all the patches, just put together into a nice package.

 

[earthling30]

Originally posted by: BoomAM
I just need the seperate DLs for the critical updates.

Is THIS what you're looking for? It should allow you to download updates for what ever OS she's running for later installation. I was trying to save you the hassel of that by creating a Slipstream OS CD and let it do it for you.

 

[BoomAM]

Originally posted by: WobbleWobble
I don't see why Autopatcher wouldn't work for you. It's all the patches, just put together into a nice package.

Cos its not for me, i dont want to know what i have and havnt got installed.

 

[13black]

Earthling30 has the right idea, this is how you can do it.
Enabling the Windows Update Catalog as follows:
At the Windows Update page, click Personalize Windows Update at the left,
and then Enable the Windows Update Catalog. Save your settings.
This adds the Windows Update Catalog link in the left box.
Click this link, then click Find updates for Microsoft Windows systems.
Pick the version of windows you want updates for in the drop-down list, click Search, take Recommended Updates. Then burn to cd.

 

[BoomAM]

I`ll try a few of them when i get some blank CDs. I`ll report back when i do.

Thanks for the help, and heres hoping it works!

Oh, and 13black, nice sig.

 

[Praetor]

Originally posted by: BoomAM

Originally posted by: WobbleWobble
I don't see why Autopatcher wouldn't work for you. It's all the patches, just put together into a nice package.

Cos its not for me, i dont want to know what i have and havnt got installed.

With autopatcher, there are a few different downloads, you can choose the "lite" version that just includes the necessary patches, the full version includes some extra goodies that you can pick and choose from. It's not just a blanket program that installs whatever it wants, you do have complete control over what it does or does not install onto your computer.

Just my final two cents. Hope you get what you want done.

 

[BoomAM]

I`ll post back when ive got a blank cd. Im hoping that one of your suggestions work.

 

[xes]

I used Autopatcher when I installed xp on my brothers pc a while ago. It has a menu system allowing selection of patches, updates and addons..overall a great idea.

 

[BoomAM]

So will autopatcher allow me to DL the *.exes for each critical update and burn them to a CD for usage on another PC?

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It turns out that my friends doesnt have a WinXP CD, so i`ll have to do it the hardware.

Heres what i plan to do:
0) Create windows restore point.
1) Install SP1a
2) Install all critical updates
3) Install the latest VIA drivers (she appears to have a VIA motherboard, but with the windows drivers running, going of multiple VIA enteries in her device manager, mainly the IDE & USB controllers)
4) Install ZoneAlarm
5) Install AVG Anti-Virus
6) Install & run RegCleaner
7) Install & run Ad-Aware
8) Optimise SwapFile settings.
9) Install, run, and select relevent TuneXP settings.
10) Do a complete virus scan.

That should fix alot of problems shouldnt it? Such as stability, random shut downs, & help to prevent virus infections?
Any other ideas?

 

[BoomAM]

Oh, and whats the difference between the 4 Autopatcher versions? Full, update, lite & ultralite.
Im currently DLing the 226Mb Full version via my torrent program.
With that sort of file sizes, does it mean that it has ALL of the updates contained within it?

 

[Praetor]

Originally posted by: BoomAM
Oh, and whats the difference between the 4 Autopatcher versions? Full, update, lite & ultralite.
Im currently DLing the 226Mb Full version via my torrent program.
With that sort of file sizes, does it mean that it has ALL of the updates contained within it?

Here.

Because of some suggestions, we decided to make AutoPatcher XP Lite and UltraLite. This is not an Upgrade or Update. It's just a Lite version of AutoPatcher. The complete list is below, but here's the differences between them:
AutoPatcher XP Full - Contains Everything

AutoPatcher XP Lite - Contains Most Everything (Missing Tweaks, Bonus Tools, PowerToys, etc)

AutoPatcher XP UltraLite - Contains Bare Minimum (Missing Tweaks, Bonus Tools, and Optional Components)

And when they say "everything" ....

Microsoft Windows XP Pre-SP2 Patches - Critical Updates (42)
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Q319233 Keypad "=" Key May Not Work on NEC PC98 USB Keyboard
Q322011 You Cannot Preview a Fax in the Fax Console
Q323183 Availability of Windows XP Service Pack 1 Support for Bluetooth Wireless Devices
Q324230 A Domain Driver-Signing Policy Is Not Applied
Q326119 Event Viewer May Show IrEvents Error 8205 If the Irmon Service Is Stopped
Q328070 Netmeeting Does Not Disconnect When You Use It Through a Windows XP Firewall
Q328237 Some Programs Do Not Work As Expected When Large Files Are Opened
Q329457 Computer Seems to Hang When You Log On
Q329692 Explorer.exe May Generate an Application Error When You Close a Folder
Q329909 IEEE 1394 Storage Device Detection Does Not Work When the System Resumes Standby or Hibernation
Q330512 The Processor Performance State Is Not Restored to the Maximum State If the CPU Runs at 100 Percent
Q810032 Panasonic DV Camera May Not Enumerate
Q810217 Unchecked buffer in workstation service
Q811114 Cumulative Patch for Internet Information Services (May 2003)
Q811789 QFE: Surprise Removal of 1394 Device Can Cause Bluescreen Error
Q812415 Problems When Your Computer with Multiple ATA Drives Enters the S1 Power State
Q815411 Heap Algorithm Update for Atypically Large Heap Requests
Q817027 Windows XP Kernel Update
Q820128 Windows XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) Kernel Rollup Hotfix Package
Q823182 Vulnerability in Authenticode Verification Could Allow Remote Code Execution
Q823291 File List in the Windows Explorer Folder Is Not Refreshed After You Create, Move, or Delete Files
Q823980 Buffer Overrun in RPC May Allow Code Execution
Q824105 Flaw in NetBIOS Could Lead to Information Disclosure
Q824141 Buffer Overrun in the ListBox and in the ComboBox Control Could Allow Code Execution
Q825119 Buffer Overrun in Windows Help and Support Center Could Lead to System Compromise
Q826939 Update Rollup 1 Package
Q826942 Wireless Update Rollup Package for Windows XP is Available
Q826959 Computer Stops Responding (Hangs) When You Try to Bring It out of Standby or out of Hibernation by Using a USB Device
Q828028 An ASN .1 Vulnerability Could Allow Code Execution
Q828035 Buffer Overrun in Messenger Service Could Allow Code Execution
Q828741 Cumulative Update for Microsoft RPC/DCOM
Q828940 Wireless Client Cannot Reconnect to a Wireless Access Point
Q829637 Programs That Run Correctly with Windows 2000 Do Not Run Correctly with Window XP
Q830903 A file in a network folder opens as read-only or returns an error message that the file type cannot be recognized
Q831651 "The roaming profile cannot be found" error message occurs when you log on to your network from a Windows XP-based computer
Q833407 A critical update is available to remove unacceptable symbols from the Bookshelf Symbol 7 font
Q834372 Computer's DNS name appears with a trailing period (.) in the DNS name box in Windows XP
Q835732 Security Update for Microsoft Windows

Q836528 A Tool is Available to Remove the MyDoom and Doomjuice Worm Varients
Q837633 Errors in Windows XP applications that start by using the ShellExecute() function
Q840374 Vulnerability in Help and Support Center Could Allow Remote Code Execution
Q841720 Sasser Worm Removal Tool (A-E)





Microsoft Windows XP Pre-SP2 Patches - Recommended Updates (34)
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Q327405 Windows XP Documentation Update Can Help You Understand How to Make Your Computer More Secure (Home)
Q327405 Windows XP Documentation Update Can Help You Understand How to Make Your Computer More Secure (Pro)
Q327979 Game Stops Responding (Hangs) or Quits Unexpectedly When Introductory Video Clip Is Played
Q330836 Shortcuts to Mapped Drives on Windows 95 or Windows 98 May Not Work in Windows XP
Q810019 - InstallShield 5.5 Setup May Run Slowly with the Bluetooth Supplement Installed
Q810243 DirectShow Playback Support for Files Recorded with Windows XP Media Center Edition
Q810272 Windows Hardware Compatibility Audio Test Causes Computer to Stop Responding
Q813862 Updates On-Screen Keyboard
Q814995 Some Application Compatibility Fixes Stop Working After You Install the 328310 Update
Q816736 CD-RW Drive Does Not Eject Blank Media
Q816979 Installation of KB 329115 Hotfix May Leave Temporary Folder
Q816982 Installation of KB 329390 Hotfix May Leave a Temporary Folder
Q817589 TV Tuner Stops Responding
Q817778 Advanced Networking Pack for Windows XP
Q820291 New "Set Program Access and Defaults" Start Menu Icon and Help Content Are Available for Windows XP
Q821588 Error Message If You Use Backup in Windows XP to Restore a Tape Made in Windows Server 2003.
Q822603 Availability of the Windows XP SP1 USB 1.1 and 2.0 Update
Q823354 Internet Information Services (IIS) 6.0 Manager for Windows XP
Q831114 Your USB keyboard/mouse does not work when you resume your computer from standby
Q831240 HighMat CD Burning Update
Q833330 Blaster Virus Removal Patch
Q833998 Shop for Music Online Link
Q834709 Bitmaps are colored incorrectly on mirrored displays in Windows XP
Q835318 Print server becomes sluggish or has too many named pipe connections from Windows XP-based computers
Q838292 White text over a dark background prints in black on Windows XP or on Windows 2000
Q838884 Slow system performance or your computer stops responding when you use WMI
Q839876 You receive a STOP 0xD1 error message when you start your Windows XP-based computer
Group Policy Management Console Update (Includes Q326469)
Microsoft Data Access Components Update
Microsoft Visual Basic Libraries (VB6 SP6)
Microsoft Windows Script 5.6
Remote Desktop Connection 5.2 Update
SafeDisc Windows XP Fix
Update for Windows Error Reporting





Microsoft Internet Explorer Patches (7)
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Q813503 Dynamically Adding and Removing an IFRAME with Filters Causes Internet Explorer to Crash
Q824463 Scaled Images Are Not Sized Correctly and Leave Gaps Between the Images
Q826940 Internet Explorer Unexpectedly Quits When You Use It to View a Web Page that Contains VML
Q827057 Internet Explorer Unexpectedly Close When You Leave the Pointer on the Text in the DHTML Editor
Q831167 Wininet retries POST requests with a blank header
Q832894 Cumulative Patch for Internet Explorer (February, 2004)
Q837251 Internet Explorer does not correctly decompress data that uses the GZIP data compression method





Microsoft Outlook Express Patches (3)
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Q330994 Cumulative Patch for Outlook Express (April, 2003)
Q820369 MAPIAddress and MAPIResolveName Do Not Return Names for Distribution Lists When Outlook Express Is Your Default E-Mail Client
Q837009 Cumulative Security Update for Outlook Express





Optional Windows Components (73)
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Bootvis Tool (version 1.3.37)
Copy Profile Tool
Euro Conversion Tool
European Windows XP Font Conversions
MSN Messenger 6.2.0133
Remove Windows Messenger 4.7
Windows Messenger 5.0.0482
Microsoft Virtual Machine (Build 3809.0)
Microsoft Virtual Machine (Update to Build 3810.0)
Microsoft Virtual Machine Patch (Q329077)
Microsoft Virtual Machine Diagnostics
Microsoft Virtual Machine Removal Tool
Sun Java 1.4.2_04
Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer 1.2
Microsoft Data Access Components 2.8
Microsoft Data Access Components 2.8 Update (Q832483)
Microsoft DirectX 9.0b
Q825116 - NTSC-J, PAL, or SECAM-Formatted TV Tuner No Longer Works Correctly After Upgrade to DirectX 9.0b
Q830363 - Your video appears in the preview window for only a few seconds in your video capture program
Q831937 - Digital Video Decoder and Multiplexer Hotfix for DirectX 9.0, 9.0a, and 9.0b
Managed DirectX Update
Microsoft DirectX 9.0b Control Panel Shortcut
Microsoft Jet 4.0 Service Pack 8
Microsoft Jet 4.0 Service Pack 8 Replication File Update
Vulnerability in the Microsoft Jet Database Engine Could Allow Code Execution (837001)
Microsoft Port Reporter Service
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Update (KB824629)
Microsoft Rights Add-On for Internet Explorer
Microsoft SharePoint Migration Tool
Microsoft Windows Journal Viewer
Microsoft Windows XP PowerToys
Background Switcher Powertoy
Calculator PowerToy
Command Window Here PowerToy
Desktop Manager PowerToy
Desktop Wallpaper Changer PowerToy
Highlighter PowerToy
HTML Generator PowerToy
Image Resizer PowerToy
Internet Explorer Find Bar PowerToy
ISO Recorder PowerToy
Magnifier PowerToy
Microsoft Font Properties Extension Powertoy
Microsoft Internet Explorer Image Zoom Powertoy
Shell Audio Player Powertoy
Target Context Menu PowerToy
Task Switcher PowerToy
TimerShot PowerToy
Tweakomatic PowerToy
TweakUI 2.10
TweakUI 2.10 Control Panel Shortcut
Video ScreenSaver PowerToy
Windows Media Player 9 PowerToy
Microsoft XML 3.0 SP4
Critical Update for MSXML 3.0 SP4 - Q832414
Microsoft XML 4.0 SP2
Critical Update for MSXML 4.0 SP2 - Q832414
User Profile Hive Cleanup Service
Windows Media Player 9
Windows Media Player 9 Update (Build 3075)
Windows Media Player 9 Update (Build 3128)
Windows Media Player 9 CD Codec Pack (Official)
Windows Media Player 9 Video Codec Pack (Official)
Windows Media Player 9 DVD Decoder Pack (Un-Official)
Windows Media Player 9 MP3 Encoding Ability (Un-Official)
FIX: Windows Media Player 9 Series May Not Be Able to Connect Through an Authenticated Proxy 2.0 Proxy Server
FIX: Java Runtime Does Not Initialize the Windows Media Player 9 OCX Control in Netscape Navigator
FIX: Hardware-Created ASF Files Stop Playing in Media Player 9 Series
Windows Media Player 9 Update (Build 3093)
Windows Media Player 9 Tweak MP PowerToy
Windows Movie Maker 2.0
Windows Rights Management Client 1.0
Rights Management Add-On for Internet Explorer
Windows XP 24-bit Sounds





Bonus Features (35)
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3D Windows XP ScreenSaver
Adaptec ASPI Layer for Windows XP
Bliss ScreenSaver
CopyProfile Tool
Delete ASP.NET User Account created by .NET Framework 1.1
Delete New Windows XP Wallpapers
Delete Old Win9x Style Wallpapers
Delete Windows Default ScreenSavers
Desktop Icon Restore Tool
Device Manager Shortcut to All Programs Menu
Eight Addition Windows Type Wallpapers
Euro Fonts Update
Google Toolbar
Hive Cleanup tool
IE Spy-Ad
Install Internet Explorer Spellcheck Tool
Install Microsoft Windows Uptime Tool
Ink Redist
Macromedia Flash Player
Macromedia Shockwave Player (10.0.262)
Microsoft American Flag ScreenSaver
Microsoft Valentine's Day ScreenSaver
Microsoft Virtual CD Tool
MSN Messenger Plus! 2.54
MSN Messenger Plus! Handwriting Tool
Ink Redistributable
Neowin ScreenSaver (XP Logon Hack)
New Zealand Bliss Wallpaper from Microsoft
PortReporter Tool
PowerMenu
Replace 8-Bit Shutdown and Logoff Icons with 32-Bit Icons on Windows Classic Theme
Startup CPL
Startup Monitor
UxTheme.dll Patcher
Windows Media Player Classic version 6.4.8.2





Registry Tweaks (60)
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Add Administrative Tools to Control Panel
Add ControlUserPasswords2 To the Control Panel
Add Encrypt to Right Click Menu
Add "Icon Cache Size" to Folder Options Menu
Add Notepad to "Open With" Option on all files with unknown Extension
Add "Open In New Window" to Right-Click Menu
Add Recent Documents to the Classic Menu
Add Self Registration to DLLs and OCX
Add 'Services' to the right-click menu of 'My Computer'
Add "Switch User" to the Start Menu
Allow renaming of Recycle Bin
Alphabetically arrange the Start Menu
Automatically turns on ClearType
Control Panel Default to Classic View
Disable Automatic Restart in case of a BSOD
Disable Auto-Refresh of Icons
Disable AVI Previewing
Disable Bad DNS Caching in IE
Disable Balloon Tips
Disable Compression of Files during cleanup
Disable Desktop Cleanup Wizard
Disable Error Reporting
Disable Imapi CD-Burning Service
Disable Internet Explorer's "Just In Time" Debugger
Disable Language Bar.
Disable Low Disk Space Warning
Disable Messenger Service
Disable Remote Registry Service
Disable Shared Documents
Disable "Shortcut To" on Shortcuts
Disable SSPD and UPNP Services
Disable System Beep
Disable Unread Mail Showing on Welcome Screen
Disable "Web Service" to find file extensions
Disable Welcome Screen (Force Classic Logon)
Disable Windows Built-In Zip File Support
Disable Windows Time Service
Disable Windows Tour Bubble
Enable Boot Optimization
Enable CD Autorun (if disabled)
Enable ClearType on the Welcome Screen
Enable "Copy To" and "Move To" menus for all files and folders
Enable "Old Style Search" like on Windows 2000
Enable "Open With" on Right-Click Menu
Enlarge Folder View Size to 8000.
Increases Icon Cache Size to 12 MB
Increase max simultaneous downloads in Internet Explorer
Internet Explorer Will not Reuse Windows
Place My Computer, My Docs, Etc on Desktop
Prevent Effects Options From Being Greyed Out
Remove "Common Tasks" from Desktop
Remove Recent Documents from Start Menu
Remove Shortcut Arrow on all Shortcuts
Set "My Computer" as the First Icon, instead of "My Documents"
Speed Up Internet Explorer
Speed Up Locked up programs.
Speed up Menu Boxes (Set to 0).
Speed Up Network Browsing.
Speed Up the way Zip files function in XP
Turn On NumLock Key

 

[Praetor]

Originally posted by: BoomAM
So will autopatcher allow me to DL the *.exes for each critical update and burn them to a CD for usage on another PC?

Autopatcher IS the download. You're downloading the torrent now (or should have finished a long time ago). What you need to do is open the program, it will expand the archive (which is what you're downloading, a compressed archive).

Then burn that un-archived folder to a disc (idealy -rw so you can update it every month) and install it after you install XP and SP1a, then your drivers, firewall, AV, anti-spyware, etc.

And finally, use Ghost to image that damn drive so you won't have to worry as much again.

Theoretically, yes this should fix the problems she is experiencing, assuming those problems are software related.

Good luck.

 

[BoomAM]

How big will it expand to?
Im pre making an image file for a CDR that has some utilites on, SP1a & autopatcher.

I dont have ghost, and neither does she, so im "stuck" with windows restore. Which isnt a bad thing.

 

[Praetor]

Originally posted by: BoomAM
How big will it expand to?
Im pre making an image file for a CDR that has some utilites on, SP1a & autopatcher.

I dont have ghost, and neither does she, so im "stuck" with windows restore. Which isnt a bad thing.

I just finished downloading the April AutopatcherXP, with an archive size of ~261 megs and an expanded size of ~310 megs. That would give you more than half a cd-rw to play with.

Follow the link for the Unattended install to slipstream SP1a into your XP install disk to save some time too, if yours doesn't already have it installed.

Using Windows restore isn't a bad thing at all, it's saved a number of people's hides. The only reason I suggest Ghost is in case of the unlikely event that the entire system gets hosed, all you really have to do is spend ~45-60 min restoring your image and you've got an entire system including programs installed off of a clean system.

 

[BoomAM]

Originally posted by: Praetor

Originally posted by: BoomAMI just finished downloading the April AutopatcherXP, with an archive size of ~261 megs and an expanded size of ~310 megs. That would give you more than half a cd-rw to play with.

That isnt too bad. SP1a is 125Mg, other programs add up to around 60mb.

Follow the link for the Unattended install to slipstream SP1a into your XP install disk to save some time too, if yours doesn't already have it installed.

Ive already done that for myself ages ago.

Unfortunatelly, my friends PC doesnt have a proper copy of windowsXp with it. Either on a hidden partition or as a disk. Which im not suprised to be honest. She brought it before she knew me from a place called "Freelance Technologys", which are total crap. I havnt brought anything off them, even in an emergency for years. Ever since i went in for a 128mb PC133 module, and the clerk picked up a bare DIMM with his hands, covered in mayonaise, and tryed selling me it. They know fcuk all about anything. They convinced one of my other mates to pay an extra £50 for a voodoo3 over a GF256!

So i bloody well hope that SP1a & Autopatcher doesnt nuke her system.

 

[Abhi]

Originally posted by: xes
I used Autopatcher when I installed xp on my brothers pc a while ago. It has a menu system allowing selection of patches, updates and addons..overall a great idea.

Agreed

 

[Praetor]

Originally posted by: BoomAM

Unfortunatelly, my friends PC doesnt have a proper copy of windowsXp with it. Either on a hidden partition or as a disk.

Is her current installation still somewhat operational? You could always use Magic Jellybean Keyfinder to track down the original key used to install XP and then use your boot cd to clear the entire partition and install windows and go from there.

Just a thought.

 

[13black]

Originally posted by: Praetor

Originally posted by: BoomAM

Unfortunatelly, my friends PC doesnt have a proper copy of windowsXp with it. Either on a hidden partition or as a disk.

Is her current installation still somewhat operational? You could always use Magic Jellybean Keyfinder to track down the original key used to install XP and then use your boot cd to clear the entire partition and install windows and go from there.

Just a thought.

That's probably a good idea. The product codes aren't tied to a particulr CD. What I mean is any XP Pro product code will work with any XP Pro cd. If it's OEM you need an OEM code etc. You can legally use your product code with a copy of someone elses CD. The majical jellybean keyfinder is the way to go. You can get it here.

I know how to tell what version the CD is, it's all in the PID.
xppro

WinXP's setupp.ini controls how the CD acts. IE is it an OEM version or retail? First, find your setupp.ini file in the i386 directory on your WinXP CD. Open it up, it'll look something like this:

ExtraData=707A667567736F696F697911AE7E05
Pid=55034270

The Pid value is what we're interested in. What's there now looks like a standard default. There are special numbers that determine if it's a retail, oem, or volume license edition. First, we break down that number into two parts. The first five digits determines how the CD will behave, ie is it a retail cd that lets you clean install or upgrade, or an oem cd that only lets you perform a clean install? The last three digits determines what CD key it will accept.

Now, for the actual values.
Retail = 51882 335
Volume License = 51883 270
OEM = 82503 OEM

System info may tell you what version is installed, not sure if it displays that it's OEM or not.

 

[BoomAM]

I might use that as a backup option.
So what specifically do i have to do with it?