Microsoft Windows Update v3/v4/v5

[noles20]

Hello I have Windows XP x64 bit edition with SP2 installed and I installed the required prerequisites for Microsoft update v6 restored but am getting this error after it says checking if your computer has the latest version of the Windows updating software for use with this website 

[NotHereToPlayGames]

You should "localize" the updates, not rely on anything outside of your own computer.

For my XP x64, I use a guide from either RyanVM or WinCert, I'd have to hunt it down.

You create the updated install disk and NEVER HAVE TO VISIT WINDOWS UPDATE, it's already updated AT INSTALL.

Or use something like this - https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/ryanvms_windows_xp_post_sp2_update_pack.html

If you insist on using Windows Update, this might work - https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/tweaking_com_repair_windows_updates.html

You may be better served with something like this - https://archive.org/details/en-windows-xp-professional-x-64-fully-updated_202201

[WULover]

On 10/27/2025 at 8:47 PM, noles20 said:

Hello I have Windows XP x64 bit edition with SP2 installed and I installed the required prerequisites for Microsoft update v6 restored but am getting this error after it says checking if your computer has the latest version of the Windows updating software for use with this website 

Hi, Microsoft Update Restored is still a work in progress, due to Microsoft killing the official V6 website. If you right-click on the page, you should see "errorinformation.aspx", but the page is trying to retrieve resources from Microsoft (which now no longer exist). We're working on a solution to MU being so picky. For now, you can use Windows Update V5 or V6, which will provide you with the exact same updates, the only difference being that those two sites work.
 

On 10/27/2025 at 9:41 PM, NotHereToPlayGames said:

You should "localize" the updates, not rely on anything outside of your own computer.

For my XP x64, I use a guide from either RyanVM or WinCert, I'd have to hunt it down.

You create the updated install disk and NEVER HAVE TO VISIT WINDOWS UPDATE, it's already updated AT INSTALL.

Or use something like this - https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/ryanvms_windows_xp_post_sp2_update_pack.html

If you insist on using Windows Update, this might work - https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/tweaking_com_repair_windows_updates.html

You may be better served with something like this - https://archive.org/details/en-windows-xp-professional-x-64-fully-updated_202201

What if the user wants to use Windows Update instead? That's exactly what this project is about... Litteraly having to visit the Windows Update website after installing.
We rely on Microsoft's servers, updates are served the same way and come from the same source.
Both ways of updating Windows are valid, but it's to the user to decide how they want to do it.

Edited November 1, 2025 by WULover

[WULover]

Hi to all MSFN users!

The latest version of the Prerequisites Installer (version 1.7) fixed support for Microsoft Update. We also now partially rely on a custom ActiveX control that the installer will extract.
For those who still rely on previous versions of the Prerequisites Installer, Internet Explorer will prompt you to install the new control upon launching the website (this has do be done one single time).

Windows Update V4 has problems installing the WUR certificate under Windows Me, but other systems work fine and will install everything the intended way.