manually dl from windows update

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Nanette P.

Could someone please tell me how to download manually from windows update
site so that the driver I need gets save to my C: drive so I could install
it after I get off the internet. Its a modem driver and hangs-up the
computer..and screws up the modem when I try it automatically.
Thanks NP
 
Could someone please tell me how to download manually from windows update
site so that the driver I need gets save to my C: drive so I could install
it after I get off the internet. Its a modem driver and hangs-up the
computer..and screws up the modem when I try it automatically.
Thanks NP
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When you visit the Windows Update page, there is a link in the lefthand
sidebar to personalize the page. Click that link. On the next page, select
to add the Windows Update Catalog and click Save.

When you return to the main Update page, you'll now see "Windows Update
Catalog" as a line item in the lefthand sidebar. Click on that and it will
take you to site where you can download stand-alone installers for updates
and drivers offered at the Windows Update site.
 
When you visit the Windows Update page, there is a link in the lefthand
sidebar to personalize the page. Click that link. On the next page, select
to add the Windows Update Catalog and click Save.

When you return to the main Update page, you'll now see "Windows Update
Catalog" as a line item in the lefthand sidebar. Click on that and it will
take you to site where you can download stand-alone installers for updates
and drivers offered at the Windows Update site.
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This procedure still does not allow for downloads such as SP1 for XP
and other assumedly important downloads.
How does one d/l these since d/l'ing on a DU modem takes forever.
 
Hi Nanette,

To save downloaded updates
To set Windows Update for downloading the updates for later
installation instead of installing now:
Go to Windows Update
Click on Personalize Windows Update (left column)
Click "Display the link to the Windows Update Catalog under See Also
Click Save Settings button.

When you're ready to download:
Go to Windows Update
Click Windows Update Catalog (left column)
Click on Find updates for Microsoft Windows operating systems (or,
Find driver updates for hardware devices)
Select your OS & click the Search button
Select what you want; Critical or Recommended
Select the downloads you want and go to the download basket.


Good luck
 
This procedure still does not allow for downloads such as SP1 for XP
and other assumedly important downloads.
How does one d/l these since d/l'ing on a DU modem takes forever.
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SP1 is available from the catalog but is a 125+ MB download. That is rather
large if using dial-up. Instead of downloading via the dial-up account I
had at the time, I ordered it from MS. The link to order the SP1a CD is at
the bottom of this page:
http://www.microsoft.com/WindowsXP/pro/downloads/servicepacks/sp1/default.asp

Another CD to order (Windows XP Security Update CD) can be found here:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/cd/order.asp
I have ordered this too. Even though I no longer have dial-up, I still
prefer having a "hard copy" on hand.

Also, there is a trick that some folks use (some that I have great respect
for when it comes to Windows) with the update site. I've never tried it
because I'm not entirely confident about the results but you're entitled to
make your own decision:

The downloads selected at the main update page initially go to the
Temporary Internet Files folder. When the download is complete, they show
up in the WUpdate folder. At this point you see a license prompt on the
screen and are asked to accept or decline. Before accepting (which in turn
starts the installation), go to the WUpdate folder and copy its contents to
another folder. You've just created a backup of the currently selected
updates.
 
Thanks Sharon. I'll drop into a friend's place ... he's still using
98SE and see if I can d/l the SPs on his DSL link.
I have heard of the procedure you mention but have yet to meet someone
with a CD version of any update.
 
Thanks Sharon. I'll drop into a friend's place ... he's still using
98SE and see if I can d/l the SPs on his DSL link.
I have heard of the procedure you mention but have yet to meet someone
with a CD version of any update.
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You're welcome! I hope your friend can help you out.


Sharon F
MS MVP - Windows XP
 
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