You can download them from the Catalog and save to be installed later.
http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.co...en/default.asp
How to Download Windows Updates and Drivers from the Windows Update Catalog
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=323166
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.
"Taylor1155" <> wrote in message
news:094C70B7-1B0B-4A16-8F7C-...
>I downloaded many updates for my ME operating system a few days ago, because
> we had to totally reformat our computer. I have been loaded with spyware and
> adware, and one of my programs told me to download the patch for Windows
> JVM..and I thought I had already. When I checked the "installation history",
> it showed the installation "failed" (with no reason why), along with many
> other updates that failed as well. How can I get the updates back on the
> Update list for me to select to download? There is at least 12 things my
> computer failed to download and I need them, especially the JVM patch. Can
> anyone help?
> --
> Thanks!