update using catalog-install later

[mystvearn]

I have found the Microsoft Knowledge Base Article - 323166, telling how to install updates, so that I can install them later.
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;323166

I went to the catalog site, but could not find the find drivers for xp, I found something like that , it directed me to windows update. Where must I go so that I can find the page where I can choose all hte updates which I need for my pc?

Here is what I followed

Download Windows Updates from the Windows Update Catalog

I'm stuck at step two, don't know where to go. Thanks

[Doobie]

I'm not sure what you mean? You download them... lets say to c:\ then run them..

What I diid is make a batch script to install all the updates then reboot.

[bailey]

I create a folder and name it copy, download files to there and then do what I need to from there. it is not a good proctice to download things to your root directory at all.

[andyms18a]

try this http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en
and this http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/s...displaylang=en

[mystvearn]

I cannot find the site to download the updates other than SP1.
Is the second site in the link the site to download all the updates?

[andyms18a]

yes but i wood down load sp1a and directx 9 and leave the rest till sp2 is released very soon or down load the bata from
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pro...p2preview.mspx

[mystvearn]

I see. But SP2 is months away, kind of like the next gen cards

[Doobie]

Originally posted by bailey I create a folder and name it copy, download files to there and then do what I need to from there. it is not a good proctice to download things to your root directory at all.

yeah i know I just gave c:\ as an example

[andyms18a]

your best option is to get the free update cd fom http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/cd/order.asp
it has all the updates till October 2003

[glc]

You definitely need all the post-SP1a critical updates, don't ignore them or you will have Sasser on your hands.

[mystvearn]

I spent nearly 3 hours updating to the latest patches after clean install that time. Update the NAV, no virus. Router firewall is better than software right?

[glc]

Yes, but it's also recommended to enable the XP firewall till you are all patched and updated.

[mystvearn]

I had sygate for that. But now using the D-link router, its safe to turn off software firewall right?

[glc]

Your choice - I won't recommend one way or the other.

[mystvearn]

won't recommend, so I should still use both. Ok.

[aym]

I found this program a while ago, haven't tested it, but it's supposed to scan for Windows updates and offer links for download.