How can I download windows updates?

[eno]

I need to be able to download the actual update , not just a small download file that allows me to download and install all in one program. I have some computers that need updates that I work on that do not have easy access to internet. What is a easy way just to download the full update so I can put it on a disc and use on whatever computer I am working on.

 

[Bulldog13]

Search button is your friend.

 

[woodie1]

Not sure, but try this

 

[dawks]

Windows Update Catalog

Have a look at the left side navigation bar, and you'll notice Windows Update Catalog, click that, and you can download the .exes.

 

[CompKidRRO]

Originally posted by: DaZ
Windows Update Catalog

Have a look at the left side navigation bar, and you'll notice Windows Update Catalog, click that, and you can download the .exes.

Youve got it. It took me a while to figure it out when I needed it about a month ago.

 

[eno]

Uh thanks fellas but I do not see one exe file anywhere in there. Where are the lists of updates for each OS?

 

[SUOrangeman]

After you've enabled the Catalog feature on WindowsUpdate, you actually have to perform a search to get the resulting files. I think you have to pick an OS at a minimum.

I don't think MS maintains a direct comprehensive list of updates anymore. They's probably got a nice Access/SQL database behind WindowsUpdate now that's easier to manage.

-SUO

 

[sodapopp]

Try this page

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/search.aspx?displaylang=en


sorry everyone, I do not know how to make links.

sodapopp

 

[Spyro]

Originally posted by: sodapopp
sorry everyone, I do not know how to make links.

Try clicking the http button. Or like so:

myurl

EDIT: Hmmm..... that didn't quite come out right, so you can read this instead: READ ME

 

[CompKidRRO]

What OS do you want to update? Pick Your OS

 

[Need4Speed]

Originally posted by: CompKidRRO
What OS do you want to update? Pick Your OS

i think he wants to dl the upates and not install them.

 

[DZip]

Eno,

Have you found a solution to saving updates? I have the same concern. I need to do a clean install of W98SE. I want to find a way to locate all of the updates and bug fixes so I can burn them to a CD for quicker installation. I only have a dial-up connection and it would take days to download over 4 years of patches and fixes including IE6.02.

Try this: http://home.earthlink.net/~dmiller900/Windows_Updates__Saving_to_Disk.htm

 

[gdtaylor]

Here is my not quite current list of updates/patches for Windows 98 Second Edition:

Internet Explorer 6.0 Service Pack 1
Microsoft DirectX 9.0
Windows Media Player 9.0
MSN Messenger

Apply the following patches in the order listed. Each patch needs to restart the computer.

Q238453 Windows Security Update 1, November 29, 1999
Q245729 Windows Security Update, November 12, 1999
Q256015 Windows Security Update, March 17, 2000
Q259728 Windows Security Update, May 19, 2000
Q260067 Mapped Drives Shutdown Update
Q273017 Windows IDE Hard Drive Cache Package
Q273991Windows Share Level Password Update
Q318203 Windows Security Update, February 13, 2002
Q313829 Windows Security Update, March 07, 2002
Q314147 Windows Security Update (Unchecked Buffer in SNMP Service)
Q323172 Windows Security Update (Certificate Enrolment Flaw)
Q323255 Windows Security Update (Unchecked Buffer Vulnerability)
Q329115 Windows Security Update (Certificate Validation Flaw)
Q329414 Windows Security Update (MDAC Security Hotfix, 06-Nov-2002)
Q330994 Outlook Express Cumulative Patch, April 2003
Q813489 Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 Cumulative Patch, April 2003

Apply the following patch if you experience shutdown problems:

Windows 98 SE Shutdown Supplement