How to save updates before Formatting

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William McIvor

I've had my comp for about two years. I,ve acccumulated a
lot of junk since then. So I was thinking of reformatting,
and starting fresh.
My question is, How do I save all of the Windows updates
so I don't have to download them all again. I'm on dail-up
so this takes forever to download.
 
One cannot "save" the Windows Updates already installed. You can
download the following files, record them to a CD, then install after
reinstalling Windows XP. If SP1 is not integrated with your XP CD,
then install SP1 first.

Windows XP Service Pack 1
http://www.microsoft.com/WindowsXP/pro/downloads/servicepacks/sp1/default.asp

Note: Select "Network Installation"

Update Rollup 1 for Windows XP Is Available
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=826939


Automatic Updates Downloads Cannot Be Installed on Other Computers
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;283147

Windows Update Versus Windows Update Catalog
http://www.theeldergeek.com/windows_update_catalog.htm


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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

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| I've had my comp for about two years. I,ve acccumulated a
| lot of junk since then. So I was thinking of reformatting,
| and starting fresh.
| My question is, How do I save all of the Windows updates
| so I don't have to download them all again. I'm on dail-up
| so this takes forever to download.
 
-----Original Message-----
I've had my comp for about two years. I,ve acccumulated a
lot of junk since then. So I was thinking of reformatting,
and starting fresh.
My question is, How do I save all of the Windows updates
so I don't have to download them all again. I'm on dail- up
so this takes forever to download.
.
I'm not to sure what you mean by "install service pack 1
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first. The SP1 is not integrated with the CD
 
After installing Windows XP, install SP1 afterward, then install the
Update Rollup package.
 
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