Critical update files

Given that there are so many critical update files. Is it possible to easily
download the full set that is needed to set up a new installation of windows
xp pro/home?

I have PCs that need reinstalling on a regular basis, because they are used
as test machines and dedicated virus checking machine. it becomes a long job
to download all the fixes from the website, esp when more than one has to be
done.

You can download them from the Catalog and save to be installed later.
http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.co...en/default.asp

Click Add button for each update you want to download. Once you have what you want, Click the “Go To
Download Basket� link. Type in or browse to the location where you want the updates saved to and
then Click the “Download Now� button.
Once downloaded, you can then burn them to CD.

How to download updates and drivers from the Windows Update Catalog or from the Microsoft Update
Catalog
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/323166


Other links which may be of interest:

Search for a download
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/s...displaylang=en

How to install multiple Windows updates or hotfixes with only one reboot
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=296861

Your one stop post for Windows Critical Updates!
http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=31886


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"Roberto" <> wrote in message
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> Given that there are so many critical update files. Is it possible to easily
> download the full set that is needed to set up a new installation of windows
> xp pro/home?
>
> I have PCs that need reinstalling on a regular basis, because they are used
> as test machines and dedicated virus checking machine. it becomes a long job
> to download all the fixes from the website, esp when more than one has to be
> done.

Thanks for the links I'll have a look in the morning

"TaurArian [MS-MVP]" wrote:

> You can download them from the Catalog and save to be installed later.
> http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.co...en/default.asp
>
> Click Add button for each update you want to download. Once you have what you want, Click the “Go To
> Download Basket� link. Type in or browse to the location where you want the updates saved to and
> then Click the “Download Now� button.
> Once downloaded, you can then burn them to CD.
>
> How to download updates and drivers from the Windows Update Catalog or from the Microsoft Update
> Catalog
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/323166
>
>
> Other links which may be of interest:
>
> Search for a download
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/s...displaylang=en
>
> How to install multiple Windows updates or hotfixes with only one reboot
> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=296861
>
> Your one stop post for Windows Critical Updates!
> http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=31886
>
>
> --
> ===========================
> TaurArian [MS-MVP] 2005-2006
> ===========================
> http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
> "Need more help? http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=ph;en-us;6527
>
>
>
>
> "Roberto" <> wrote in message
> news:3289B3DF-1533-4652-B99C-...
> > Given that there are so many critical update files. Is it possible to easily
> > download the full set that is needed to set up a new installation of windows
> > xp pro/home?
> >
> > I have PCs that need reinstalling on a regular basis, because they are used
> > as test machines and dedicated virus checking machine. it becomes a long job
> > to download all the fixes from the website, esp when more than one has to be
> > done.
>
>