How to collect downloaded upadates from the windows update websites fo

[NoUserName]

Hello

I've just installed my old operating system windows 2000 which has a brilliant stability

I'm downloading the hotfixes now from the Microsoft windows updates website

Please I want to know if there is any way to know the place in my computer where the hot fixes I am downloading right now from the Microsoft windows update website

So I can use them later on with nLite to integrate them with the source

Please advise

Thanks

[ner]

Make your life very easy and use this

:

http://www.windowsupdatesdownloader.com/

[NoUserName]

Make your life very easy and use this

:

http://www.windowsupdatesdownloader.com/

Thanks for fast replying mate .

Thanks for the info and yes it makes live more easier but what if the list is not updated to the latest hotfixes and I want to get all the latest hotfixes I've just downloaded?

Any way to update the list (or I should start this issue in another new thread?)?

Also if there is away to find an answer for my 1st question that would be awesome .

[888]

Just go to microsoft website's search and type the hotfix names or KB numbers.

With very few exceptions you'll find all executables there no sweat and without need for any "downloaders".

Thats what I do for years and keep them handy.

Real pain is when its been few months or more since you made last updated ISO and you have to search what changes happened since (actually real pain in the a** are the hotfixes that supplanted any previous ones, thats where you can slip and include outdated patch by mistake).

[submix8c]

In addition to WUD (above) there is also AutoPatcher-dot-com. Both of these download directly from MS; only the code is kept updated as per "latest updates". There is a thread listing all latest/available hotfixes for comparison purposes. Choose your own brand. Also, many items that require "genuine" (when going through MS Download Center) will not be included/downloaded due to restrictions (e.g. "goodies add-ons" or "special hotfixes").

To answer the first question - there is a "special folder" created when you select where to download (assuming you used the "administrative download" option). If you used "express" or "custom", they will most probably be installed for you (no way to get the original packages; start over). You must have the original Full (and/or IT) packages to use them with nLite (the aforementioned Downloaders do that). Proceed as per nLite instructions.

Edited March 9, 2009 by submix8c

[NoUserName]

To answer the first question - there is a "special folder" created when you select where to download (assuming you used the "administrative download" option). If you used "express" or "custom", they will most probably be installed for you (no way to get the original packages; start over). You must have the original Full (and/or IT) packages to use them with nLite (the aforementioned Downloaders do that). Proceed as per nLite instructions.

All I do is to run the windows update manually and choose express option.

Does there is any way to find these KBs in my hard drive in the original format so I can use it later on?

I am not sure if I am understanding what you have said above?

[submix8c]

Express/Custom downloads to a temp folder, installs them, then deletes the original download. Some fixes are "short" versions (in particular the Express) and not Full Packages. Only what it "seen as needing fixed" is downloaded, not "all that is possible".

There is an option on the left hand pane of the Update site that says something like "Administrative". This will allow you to list any/all (kind of) available updates for a given OS and download them to a folder of your choosing. Be prepared for some "sifting" to get all of the right ones, since it does not tell you which is the "latest" (some fixes are superseded by others).

Use one of the two tools/downloaders mentioned, look in the Hotfix List (it's in the forum) to ensure you're satisified, then follow nLite.

Sorry, but that's just the way it works...

Edited March 9, 2009 by submix8c

[888]

submix8c

for those requiring "genuine" simply download genuinecheck from WU on any 2K/XP system, run it and copy the "code" it gave you.

OP

Since you're somewhat new to W2K coming back from XP, I'd say go to

vorck.com

He is a bit chaotic and his paranoid hate to IE is so annoying even when he is right, BUT don't be discouraged. Read up.

IMHO it is one of most resourceful pages for customizing 2K if you have never did it before.

As submix8c said gather your updates according to someone's list (since you don't have your own).

i.e. erpdude (aka erpman) usually had it updated (because Old Borg quit updating couple years ago and moved completely to penguin IIRC). I don't remember link, but he always host it on tripod so google it up with site:tripod.com

I don't know what you want to nlite there - but,

if you want to just update your W2K ISO then I strongly suggest using hfslip instead of nlite (you get better results),

if you want to remove some stuff I'd go with nlite.

Below is my "additions" list (because there is more than just updates/hotfixes) from my latest 2K ISO build I made in January 2009. Works perfect

Service Pack 4 for Windows 2000

Internet Explorer 6 SP1 (6.0.2800.1106)

IE5/6 Add-on: WebAccessories

IE5/6 Add-on: PowerTweaks

IE5/6 GoogleToolbar 4 (4.0.1601.4978)

Outlook Express 6 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)

Update Rollup 1 for Windows 2000 SP4

MSXML 2.0 Sercive Pack 6

MSXML 4.0 Service Pack 2

MSXML 6.0 Service Pack 1 (6.10.1129.0)

Windows Media Player 6 Update (6.4.06.1129)

Windows Media 9 series (9.0.0.3354)

Windows Media Player 9 codecs

Windows Media 10 codecs

Windows Script 5.6 (5.6.0.8825)

Windows Update Agent 2.0

Microsoft Update 3.0

Roots Certificate Update v.11.0.2195.0

Windows Malicious Software v.2.6 (January 2009)

MDAC_TYP.EXE

MDAC281-KB927779-x86-ENU.exe

msxml2.msi

msxml2sp6-kb887606-x86-enu.exe

KB832414_MSXML2.5_x86.exe

msxml4-KB941833-enu.exe

msxml4-KB954430-enu.exe

msxml6-KB933579-enu-x86.exe

msxml6-KB954459-enu-x86.exe

Windows2000-KB842773-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB891861-v2-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB893756-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB896358-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB896423-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB899587-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB899589-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB899591-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB900725-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB901017-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB901214-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB905414-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB905749-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB908506-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB908519-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB908531-v2-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB911280-v2-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB913580-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB914388-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB914389-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB917008-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB917537-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB918118-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB920213-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB920670-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB920683-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB920685-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB921398-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB922582-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB923191-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB923414-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB923689-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB923810-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB923980-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB924270-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB924667-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB925902-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB926122-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB926247-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB926436-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB927891-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB928843-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB930178-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB931784-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB933729-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB935839-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB935840-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB936021-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB937894-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB938827-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB941569-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB941644-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB941693-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB942831-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB943055-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB943485-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB944338-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB945553-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB948590-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB948745-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB950749-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB950760-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB950974-x86-ENU

Windows2000-KB951698-v2-DX9-ENU.exe

Windows2000-KB951748-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB952954-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB954211-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB955069-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB956391-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB956802-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB957095-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB957097-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB958644-x86-ENU.EXE

Windows2000-KB958687-x86-ENU

Windows2000-WindowsMedia-KB952069-x86-ENU.exe

WindowsInstaller-KB893803-v2-x86.exe

Windows-KB833407-x86-enu.exe

windows-kb890830-v2.0.exe

windows-kb890830-v2.6.exe

Windows-KB909520-v1.000-x86-ENU.exe

WindowsMedia41-KB832359-ENU.exe

WindowsMedia64-KB954600-x86-ENU.exe

WindowsMedia6-KB925398-v2-x86-ENU.exe

WindowsMedia9-KB891122-x86-Global-ENU.exe

WindowsMedia9-KB936782-x86-ENU.exe

WindowsMedia-KB911564-x86-ENU.exe

WindowsRightsManagementServicesSP2-KB917275-Client-ENU-x86.exe

WindowsUpdateAgent30-x86.exe

IE6.0sp1-KB905495-Windows2000-x86-ENU.exe

IE6.0sp1-KB918439-Windows-2000-XP-x86-ENU.exe

IE6.0sp1-KB938127-Windows2000-x86-ENU.exe

IE6.0sp1-KB938464-Windows2000-x86-ENU.exe

IE6.0sp1-KB947864-Windows2000-x86-ENU.exe

IE6.0sp1-KB948881-Windows2000-x86-ENU.exe

IE6.0sp1-KB950759-Windows2000-x86-ENU.exe

IE6.0sp1-KB958215-Windows2000-x86-ENU.exe

IE6.0sp1-KB960714-Windows2000-x86-ENU.exe

OE6.0sp1-KB941202-Windows2000-x86-ENU.exe

OE6.0sp1-KB951066-Windows2000-x86-ENU.exe

Default Colors XP-alike2K Scheme

Large LBA fix

CopyTo shell extension

MoveTo shell extension

EXPLORER.exe patched replacement

PDH.dll (5.00.2195.6660)

MSCOMCTL.ocx (6.01.95.45)

StartUp 2.8 control panel extension

DirectX 9.0c control panel extension

Microsoft Configuration Utility Tool (5.1.2600.0)

Time Zones 2009 Update patch for Windows 2000 SP4 (No1None_v6)

VisualBasic 1.0 runtime (1.02)

VisualBasic 2.0 runtime (2.00.0908)

VisualBasic 3.0 runtime (3.00.0538)

VisualBasic 4.0 16-bit runtime (4.00.2422)

VisualBasic 4.0 32-bit runtime (4.00.2924)

VisualBasic 6.0 SP6 runtime (6.00.9782)

Media Player Classic 6.4 (6.4.9.0) replacement for mplayer2.exe

System Tools Set v.DS-NT-080809_silent_NOshortcuts

TweakUI 2000 (1.33)

User Profile Hive Cleanup Service

VoiceClock 1.2 (1.2.2008)

Windows Rights Management Client Backwards Compatibility SP2

XPicons (v.2)

Compatibility Layer with Windows 95-98-NT4

Adaptec ASPI Layer 4.71.2

DOS Box 0.72

CDBOOT1.IMG update

CDBOOT1.IMG update

and bunch of small unlisted files, like - don't forget that one - TXTSETUP.SIF and possibly UNATTEND if you use it.

if you want to add ,NET you'd also need:

dotnetfx11

NetFx20SP1_x86

and their updates:

NDP1.1sp1-KB867460-X86

NDP1.1sp1-KB928366-X86

NDP1.1sp1-KB947742-X86

NDP20SP1-KB947748-x86

but I never add .NET to my ISOs (I keep them as EXEs in separate folder on disc and install "manually" when needed on a given system) so I'm not sure how it'll work with .NET updates; probably it won't

Beside .NET I also keep bunch of installers for codecs (xvid, ffdshow, h264), last QT 7.0.200 (last for W2K), RealcrapPlayer 10.5, PowerDVD6, SAPI 5.1, Sun Java 1.4.2_17, WinRAR and few more I can't remember. edit/ - doh! all DRIVERS!

Anyways

If youre lazy go to erpman's page for list of whats newer/replaced since January, if you want to do it really exactly up to your own liking/customizations then make just SP4+UR1+IE6 image/ISO and install it first, run WU, update it and copy list of everything what was updated (you'd do it 2-3 times because some updates won't be available until previous updates are installed), and then re-do your ISO "right" again. IMHO only this way you can create completely up-to-date image.

HTH

Edited March 9, 2009 by 888

[NoUserName]

Thanks a lot 888.

[Molecule]

very nicely organized list there, 888

another reference with links is Windows 2000 update lists compared

[888]

Just on the OT note regarding my previous post and few messages I didn't reply to (and I'm not going to):

Fellow readers, please don't PM/mail me asking for my W2K ISO!

You have the list of ingredients so make it yourself, at most it'll take you ~2hrs (if you have to download all files from scratch).

I don't want to sound like some insensitive jerk, but really it is not my problem if you "just can't do it" yourself, is it?

If I would make "just this one" exception for you I might as well make it public on ftp or share over some p2p and such - and wait for Msoft lawyers to hand me the papers and make me bancrupt for the rest of my life.

I mean really, what makes some of you think of yourself so highly and so special that someone else - me in this case - should take risk and just fedex you the **** disc?! WTF... Sheesh some people...

Can't make your own updated ISO? Just install your W2K as is and GO HERE, its so simple.

Ultimately dig on the web, I've seen quite few modified ISOs floating around.

Do whatever - just don't ask me, please.

Edited April 3, 2009 by 888