Download without Install?

I am in the process of creating a slipstreamed bootable CD for XP Pro SP2. I
have the needed software for the basic CD, but would like to add all of the
current security updates as well as optional updates (Media Player 10, .Net
framework, etc). I have searched for, but have not found, either a full
cumulative download or a set of individual downloads that can be downloaded
but not automatically installed. Is there a way to download these updates
without the auto install, or a website that may have them accumulated for
this purpose? If not, could someone point me to the location where these
updates are stored on the local computer and how I could incorporate them
into my CD?

Bill Adder <> wrote:

> I am in the process of creating a slipstreamed bootable CD for XP Pro
> SP2. I have the needed software for the basic CD, but would like to
> add all of the current security updates as well as optional updates
> (Media Player 10, .Net framework, etc). I have searched for, but
> have not found, either a full cumulative download or a set of
> individual downloads that can be downloaded but not automatically
> installed. Is there a way to download these updates without the auto
> install, or a website that may have them accumulated for this
> purpose?

Start with http://www.autopatcher.com/ although that will not give you them
in slip-streamed form.

It might be an easier solution for you to make yourself a slipstreamed
XP-SP2 installer, then let the current AutoPatcher do the rest.

> If not, could someone point me to the location where these
> updates are stored on the local computer

The updates are not retained for more than a few weeks after they are
installed. The update files get purged automatically.

> and how I could incorporate them into my CD?

Be aware that some updates cannot be slip-streamed. This includes those
that require a EULA to be accepted. This is one reason why AutoPatcher
might be a better solution.

--
Robin Walker [MVP Networking]

Thanks Robin. Ther AutoPatcher will indeed do the trick.

"Robin Walker [MVP]" wrote:

> Bill Adder <> wrote:
>
> > I am in the process of creating a slipstreamed bootable CD for XP Pro
> > SP2. I have the needed software for the basic CD, but would like to
> > add all of the current security updates as well as optional updates
> > (Media Player 10, .Net framework, etc). I have searched for, but
> > have not found, either a full cumulative download or a set of
> > individual downloads that can be downloaded but not automatically
> > installed. Is there a way to download these updates without the auto
> > install, or a website that may have them accumulated for this
> > purpose?
>
> Start with http://www.autopatcher.com/ although that will not give you them
> in slip-streamed form.
>
> It might be an easier solution for you to make yourself a slipstreamed
> XP-SP2 installer, then let the current AutoPatcher do the rest.
>
> > If not, could someone point me to the location where these
> > updates are stored on the local computer
>
> The updates are not retained for more than a few weeks after they are
> installed. The update files get purged automatically.
>
> > and how I could incorporate them into my CD?
>
> Be aware that some updates cannot be slip-streamed. This includes those
> that require a EULA to be accepted. This is one reason why AutoPatcher
> might be a better solution.
>
> --
> Robin Walker [MVP Networking]
>
>
>
>