I would like to format my hardrive however I cannot update to latest updates so easily. My updates are fully updated, where are the install files for the updates stored and how do I get them onto CD.
Thanks guys.
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I would like to format my hardrive however I cannot update to latest updates so easily. My updates are fully updated, where are the install files for the updates stored and how do I get them onto CD.
Thanks guys.
Hi, these links might help:
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/saveupdates.htm
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/913086
The first move is to make sure that you apply the latest service pack ;)
Good luck!
EDIT: Forgot to mention, get this:
http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html
It will tell you of any that have failed to install properly ;)
Howdy.
You could also use the neowin autopatcher. You can download all the service packs etc and burn them onto a CD then use them once youv'e completed the windows installation..
NeoWin AutoPatcher
cheers
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Well if you check his profile you will see Windows Xp along with Mandrake, so it's 50-50, so any advice Windows or *nix would apply, and he can take whichever?
Just remember to get your AV up and running and updated with the latest definitions right after you connect to the net.(activate your firewall or get a router, if you don't allready have one)Quote:
I would like to format my hardrive however I cannot update to latest updates so easily. My updates are fully updated, where are the install files for the updates stored and how do I get them onto CD.
Thanks guys.
Hey gore ,
I know that he has WinXP from previous posts, although you do have a point, he might be dual booting?
Anyways, shame on you! there are two dead giveaways:
1. Wants to reformat the drive/partition
2. Worried about loads of updates and patches
Now that doesn't sound typical of a Linux installation to me?
:p :D
Hey Cider are you dual booting mate?.............also why do you want to do this?
Cheers
People normally specify when they are using Linux - as if they dont most people will presume they are using Windows.
Hey Nihil I am dual booting - but dont really use Mandrake anymore. I want to do this because I just bought a whole new comp and the system might start giving problems if I dont format. The hardware might create bluescreens, errors. So starting from fresh with new hardware (no other previous installed motherboard etc) will clean these problems up. I just downloaded that autopatcher that someone recommended, thanks :D. Is the autopatacher(mar 2006 version) all that I need or do I more programs etc.
Howdy.
The autopatcher that you've got should be good, just burn the .iso to CDr and use it once you have finished the windows installation.Quote:
. Is the autopatacher(mar 2006 version) all that I need or do I more programs etc.
And remember to read the instruction's.. ;)
cheers
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With that autopatcher - does it have all the updates within it. OR does it still download them. I know this is a noobie question but can someone explain how this proggie works.
Howdy.Quote:
Originally posted here by Cider
With that autopatcher - does it have all the updates within it. OR does it still download them. I know this is a noobie question but can someone explain how this proggie works.
The autopatcher will install majority of the updates that have been released.. You will find that you will most likely need to run update only twice to get any new patches that have been released within the last few days etc. ;)
Here is what is included with the (mar 2006 version) autopatcher that you are talking about..
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Windows XP SP2 - Critical Updates
KB873339: Security Update for Windows XP
KB885250: Security Update for Windows XP
KB885835: Security Update for Windows XP
KB885836: Security Update for Windows XP
KB886185: Critical Update for Windows XP
KB887742: Critical Update for Windows XP
KB888113: Security Update for Windows XP
KB888302: Security Update for Windows XP
KB890046: Security Update for Windows XP
KB890830: Malicious Software Removal Tool v1.14
KB890859: Security Update for Windows XP
KB891781: Security Update for Windows XP
KB893756: Security Update for Windows XP
KB894391: Security Update for Windows XP
KB896358: Security Update for Windows XP
KB896422: Security Update for Windows XP
KB896423: Security Update for Windows XP
KB896424: Security Update for Windows XP
KB896428: Security Update for Windows XP
KB899587: Security Update for Windows XP
KB899589: Security Update for Windows XP
KB899591: Security Update for Windows XP
KB900725: Security Update for Windows XP
KB901017: Security Update for Windows XP
KB901190: Security Update for Windows XP
KB901214: Security Update for Windows XP
KB902400: Security Update for Windows XP
KB904706: Security Update for Windows XP
KB905414: Security Update for Windows XP
KB905749: Security Update for Windows XP
KB905915: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer
KB908519: Security Update for Windows XP
KB911564: Security Update for Plug-in do Windows Media Player
KB911565: Security Update for Windows Media Player 10
KB911927: Security Update for Windows XP
KB912919: Security Update for Windows XP
KB913446: Security Update for Windows XP
Windows XP SP2 - Recommended updates
KB831240: Update for HighMAT support in the Windows XP CD Writing Wizard
KB884020: Update for Windows XP
KB885222: Update for Windows XP
KB886677: Update for Windows XP
KB886716: Update for Windows XP
KB887797: Cumulative Update for Outlook Express for Windows XP
KB888240: Update for Internet Explorer 6
KB888656: Update to enable DirectX Video Acceleration of Windows Media Video content in WMP 10
KB889527: Update for Windows XP v3
KB891122: Update for DRM-enabled Media Players
KB892313: Updates for Windows Media Player 9 and 10
KB893357: Update for Windows XP
KB894395: Update for Windows XP
KB895181: Fix for MPEG4 videos in Windows Media Player 10
KB896344: Update for Windows XP
KB896427: Update for Windows XP
KB896626: Update for Windows XP
KB898461: Update for Windows XP
KB898900: Update for Windows XP
KB900930: Update for Windows XP
KB903234: Update for Windows XP
KB904942: Update for Windows XP
KB908521: Update for Windows XP
KB909520; Microsoft Base Smart Card Cryptographic Service Provider Package
KB910437: Update for Windows XP
KB913538: Update for Windows XP
Components
.NET Framework 1.1 (+SP1) (only in Full)
- KB886903: Security Update for .NET Framework 1.1 SP1
.NET Framework 2.0 (only in Full)
Microsoft Journal Viewer 1.5.2316.0 (only in Full)
Microsoft Management Console 3.0 (KB907265)
MSN Messenger 7.5.0324 (only in Full)
Windows Installer 3.1 (v2)
Windows Media Player 10.0.3802
Windows Media Connect 2.0 (only in Full)
Windows Messenger 5.1.0701 (only in Full)
Profile Hive Cleanup 1.6d
Windows Script 5.6 for Windows XP (v5.6.0.8825)
Add-ons
ActiveSync 4.1
Adaptec ASPI
TweakUI 2.10
ActiveSync 4.1 (only in Full)
Bootvis 1.3.37 (only in Full)
Copy Profile Tool
DirectX Control Panel
Google Toolbar 3.0.126.3 (only in Full)
PowerMenu 1.5.1
Startup Control Panel 2.8
New XP Screensavers (only in Full)
Macromedia Shockwave Player v10.1.1.16 (only in Full)
Macromedia Flash Player 8.0.24.0 for Internet Explorer (only in Full)
Macromedia Flash Player 8.0.24.0 for Mozilla, Firefox, Opera and Netscape (only in Full)
New Theme: Royale (only in Full)
New Wallpapers (only in Full)
New XP Style Wallpapers (only in Full)
New AutoPatcher Wallpaper (only in Full)
Official Windows XP PowerToys (only in Full)
Sun Java 1.5.0_06 (only in Full)
Microsoft Color Control Panel Applet for Windows XP (only in Full)
And of course a lot of registry tweaks which improve speed, appearance, functionality and security!
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The answer here is you need December (Full), Febuary (update), and March(Update).. the plan is for a full edition in april or mayQuote:
. Is the autopatacher(mar 2006 version) all that I need or do I more programs etc.
The autopatcher that you've got should be good, just burn the .iso to CDr and use it once you have finished the windows installation.