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How To Download and Save Windows Vista Updates

6 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/how-to-download-and-save-windows-vista-updates.61192/

anandk
anandk Original post #1
Jun 24, 2007 at 12:22 PM
Windows Updates downloads only the files which need to be updated ! eg if xyz.dll needs to be updated, then only this particular file will get downloaded from the Microsoft servers.

But if you wish to, then here are 2 ways I know of where you can download and save Windows Updates for Vista. However the discussion is applicable for all versions of Windows. You only need to use the applicable Update List.

Go to the Windows Update Catalog BETA and click on Find Updates. Select the Vista (or appropriate version of Windows). Search or click on Advanced Search if you want to refine your search. Click Add on the windows updates which you would like to save. Having done this, go to the Download Basket and mention the location where you' like to save them. Click on Download.

If you have any problems, you can always refer the Microsoft Knowledge Base Article
How to download updates and drivers from the Windows Update Catalog

Or then, there's another easier way !

Download and Use Windows Updates Downloader. It is a small utility that allows you to DOWNLOAD & SAVE all of the current Windows updates. All updates are downloaded directly from microsoft.com to your computer with a single mouse click.

But first you will need to download the applicable update list; and install it. You may download this list and the program file from here . Addl help is available at MSFN.
rockthegod
Jun 25, 2007 at 9:10 AM
The WUC Beta website is not opening.
rakeshishere
Jun 25, 2007 at 9:32 AM
rockthegod said:
The WUC Beta website is not opening.
Use IE only and Try THIS link

Edit : Use Windows Updates Downloader. ..Which is the most easiest way :)
anandk
anandk #4
Jun 25, 2007 at 6:18 PM
this *test.catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Home.aspx works
BBThumbHealer
Jun 26, 2007 at 7:44 AM
thnx anand for such an useful tutorial... !
rakeshishere
Jun 26, 2007 at 11:06 AM
You can also use AutoPatcher to Get Vista updates ;)