Identifying Update Downloads

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Ben Ramsay

This may sound like a stupid question, however I am at a loss to correctly
identify which updates to download from the Microsoft Update Website.

I am compiling a DVD to contain updates for those who are unable to access
the internet to download updates. I have come accross a perplexing problem.
I have a system that report it is a x86 based machine, however the processor
is reported as a x64 type.

The question is which downloads do I download for this system, x86 or x64,
also why the two diffrent values here.

I look forward to constructive comments.
 
Hi,

The hardware may be x64, but the 32-bit (x86) version of the operating
system is installed. This is quite common as the 32-bit version is more
compatible with most available after-market hardware and software. You
should download the updates that match the operating system version, in this
case x86.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
My thoughts http://rick-mvp.blogspot.com
 
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