Installing Security (& Other) Updates

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OK, I've successfully reformatted the hard drive on an old computer and XP
Home is up & running.

What is the EASIEST method for me to use to install all of the necessary
updates to bring it up to date? Please note I have no Internet connection on
the old PC. I believe I've read here that one can download all of the
necessary files on another PC, transfer them to a CD or memory stick, then
install them on another PC. What I'm looking for are step-by-step
instructions as to which order updates should be installed, and if there are
any 'danger' signs to be aware of.

Thanks.
 
RDU said:
OK, I've successfully reformatted the hard drive on an old computer and XP
Home is up & running.

What is the EASIEST method for me to use to install all of the necessary
updates to bring it up to date? Please note I have no Internet connection on
the old PC. I believe I've read here that one can download all of the
necessary files on another PC, transfer them to a CD or memory stick, then
install them on another PC. What I'm looking for are step-by-step
instructions as to which order updates should be installed, and if there are
any 'danger' signs to be aware of.

Thanks.
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Does your installation already have SP2? If not here a couple of
suggestions.


One way would be to get the SP2 CD from Microsoft. It contains all
of the fixes up to that point. Here's a link that explains how to get
it. http://pcsupport.about.com/b/a/137364.htm

Another would be to go to this site and download the network
installation Package. Watch for line wrap. It's a long one.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...be-3b8e-4f30-8245-9e368d3cdb5a&displaylang=en

All of the other updates can be found at:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/Downloads/default.mspx Click the + sign
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gls858
 
Thanks for the suggestions. I downloaded the network package & it worked like
a charm!
 
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