Is there a way to capture security updates from a computer that is alway connected to the web (ie automatic updates) and save them to a master disk? I know the files get captured to a temp file since I have the download and notify setting turned on. This would allow me to update computers that are not always connected to the web easier. Any advice would be appreciated.
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WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL UPDATES
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I think what you want is WSUS, it's freely downloadable from Microsoft. It basically acts as a local mirror of Windows update and allows you to specify what, and what not to roll out to the clients.
It's very good.
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It's very good.
Carlsberg don't run I.T departments, but if they did they'd probably be more fun.
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Traditionally, Windows catalogue is used:
There are some timesavers, however. See:
RyanVM Update Package
AutoPatcher
There are some timesavers, however. See:
RyanVM Update Package
AutoPatcher
For future reference you can manually download updates from the Windows Update site and save them to disk. Maybe you know of such a person who has and would then let you copy them?
The trick with the above procedure is to let Windows manually scan your computer and tell you what updates are required. With a list of the updates in your hand, you then use the Administrators option link on the Windows Update site to access the Windows Catalog of updates, where you can then save them to disk. When you know what updates you require, go here and look for the link called "Find updates for Microsoft Windows operating systems". This will be available after a Brief Update of the Windows Update engine.
Find updates for Microsoft Windows operating systems.
How to download Windows updates and drivers from the Windows Update Catalog
The trick with the above procedure is to let Windows manually scan your computer and tell you what updates are required. With a list of the updates in your hand, you then use the Administrators option link on the Windows Update site to access the Windows Catalog of updates, where you can then save them to disk. When you know what updates you require, go here and look for the link called "Find updates for Microsoft Windows operating systems". This will be available after a Brief Update of the Windows Update engine.
Find updates for Microsoft Windows operating systems.
How to download Windows updates and drivers from the Windows Update Catalog
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