RE: Installing Windows & Office Updates Offline

Beamish,
Using a fresh install of XP Pro on a system, I sat down and listed all the
KB numbers for the security update and software update. There were some that
I couldn't find by their KB numbers. Some of them don't have KB numbers such
as IE7, WMP 11, and .NET. I have IE7 and WMP11 downloaded but I couldn't find
the .NET update.
Should all of these updates that I am downloading, have to be installed in
certain order or it doesn't matter? I was thinking about creating a batch
file and run them all. Any suggestions?

"beamish" wrote:

> Hello, If the unit you use for downloading has what "Microsoft" considers a
> legal OS. Then I believe you should be able to download, as I download other
> items not security related.
> I do not use Microsoft Office Suite.
> Seems a little convoluted but it has saved me hours.
> Once you install the latest updates, then it becomes a matter of saving the
> new ones as they are issued.
> From the information I have read it may be awhile for a SP3 issue.
>
>
> take care.
> beamish.
>
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> "VIQ" wrote:
>
> > Beamish,
> > Thanks for the information. I think I understand the process and I will give
> > it a try. Will the same process apply to Software Update, Hardware update,
> > and Office update?
> >
> > "beamish" wrote:
> >
> > > ,
> > >
> > > "VIQ" wrote:
> > >
> > > > I have to do a fresh install of Windows XP Pro and Office on couple of
> > > > systems. These systems only have dial-up connection and performing all the
> > > > updates will take numerous hours over dial-up. Is there a way I can download
> > > > the updates and put them on a CD? I can then use the CD to perform all the
> > > > updates.
> > > Hello,
> > > This is what I do to keep copies of "Security Updates".
> > > I use the computer that needs the updates to aquire a list of needed updates
> > > from the Microsoft Update Site.
> > > Write the KB numbers for each computer as there may be different updates
> > > needed.
> > > Then go to Microsoft Download Center "using a unit connected by broadband"
> > > and click on Windows Security and Updates link. Then type in each KB number
> > > and download each update to a folder listed for each unit.
> > > Remove the "setup.exe" files for each KB item and save to another folder
> > > then delete the first folder.
> > > Then you can burn a cd for each unit, install all the updates and save the
> > > cd's.
> > > I have two units same setup, this way I only download a file once and keep a
> > > cd as a backup.
> > > I understand there is the ability to slipstream these updates, search the
> > > Microsoft site for this information.
> > >
> > > take care.
> > > beamish.
> > >
> > >
> > >