Newbie question

[Oho]

This should probably be added to FAQ. Where do I download Windows XP hotfixes to include in my install? I found a catalog site at Microsoft, but couldn't make heads or tails of it. No luck with MSDN either.

Thanks.

[Ponch]

There's that thing called SP3 that would get you pretty up to date.

[Oho]

OK... However, in another month or so, there'll be more; wouldn't be Microsoft without 'em. At that point my question remains.

[Nick_White]

This is what I do:

- slipstream SPx;

- install in a virtual machine;

- check for updates (WU);

- write down the KB numbers of found updates, search in google for "download KBxxxxxx" and download them; there is an alternative: install updates on virtual machine, then look for links with .exe in "WINDOWS\WindowsUpdate.log" and copy-paste in browser (download).

Of course, there are alternatives like packs (RyanVM), update downloaders (Autopatcher, WUD) and update lists (on HFSLIP site).

[Oho]

An actual answer. Several, in fact. Thank you very much.

Kato