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rascal08096

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    I have Vista on both computers everything is the same. I have my laptop online but my desktop is offline and I need to know if I can copy the Windows Updates from my laptop to disk to transfer to my desktop. I don't have  a data transfer cable so Disk is the only way to go. Please help :o ???

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    what kind of internet do you have for your laptop? Maybe you can connect the desktop to whatever internet connection that is powering your laptop?

    Also, see link here: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;323166#3

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    The updates need to be saved as a file for this to work properly...
    They can't simply be copied...but yes it will work this way
    " Anyone who goes to a psychiatrist should have his head examined. "

    rascal08096

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      I have a wifi connection. I am currently disabled back problems and I'm borrowing someones connection when they aren't using it, until I get things straightened out bill wise. I am using 32-bit Vista on both my laptop and desktop. I am trying to set up my network but I want to make sure my desktop protected . How would I go about saving the Updates as a file would it be individually or can it be done as one big thing? ???

      squall_01



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        attucally there is a way.  I dont recall right off but you can get all the current updates and install it before you get online.
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          okay I didnt know for sure if I had the name of it here or not.  Its called autopatcher, I recall seening vista an other os's ver.
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          http://www.blogsdna.com/1522/instantly-download-windows-updates-with-windows-update-downloader-420.htm

          Check out this windows update installer, according to above website,
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          Features of Windows Update Downloader
          1. Lets you select and Instantly Update your computer

          2. You can slipstream updates with Windows installation

          3. Save Updates offline to install updates on network computers

          4. Even collect windows updates to store them for archival purposes.

          According to feature # 3, if desktop can be wired to the laptop via some networking, then you can get the windows updates on the other computer that is offline.

          I wonder what kind of internet rascal08096  laptop is connecting to (wireless internet like wifi perhaps)?

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            you can do mine completely offline no side step I know of other then getting it and doing what it ask's. 
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            rascal08096

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              Hi people thanks for the suggestions. I tried the blogsdna but it wouldn't download. I didn't even get asked to all or any McAfee notifier or anything. So I guess it didn't download. And YES I am Using wifi!! And Vista 32 bit and I am a Beginner. Thanks though.  rascal

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              hey rascal.  another thing you might be able to try, with alot more ease... you can download the service packs for your operating system directly, which include the updates till the release.  This might be your best option because if you may accidently try to install updates specifically for you laptop on your desk machine which would likely result in error.  The vista sp2 standalone download can be downloaded here http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=a4dd31d5-f907-4406-9012-a5c3199ea2b3&displaylang=en for example.  I understand your concern with wanting to keep your machines up-to-date!

              rascal08096

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                I'll try that. Thanks for the warning to I wouldn't want to mess up my desktop. I have 32-bit on it to and other than more GB on the desktop everything else is the same oh and no burner. I love your picture. I loved Star Trek Next Generation and all the rest. I really appreciate all the help you guys and gals have given me so far. I just want to make sure I keep my computers safe after the investment I've made in buying both of them. It took me a while to save up to get them. Thanks again. I wish I was as smart as all of you with this computer stuff. Thank goodness you are here for people like me.

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                sure keeping pc up to date is good, Besides M$ is giving out patches to make system more stable. however, the most concern on those patches are the things that can be happening when your pc is online, like hacking and such. Which you probably don't need to worry so much about on your desktop because it's offline and doesn't seem like you will be going online anytime soon on the desktop pc.

                squall_01



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                  you have to download mine first time I tried it but then you can put them on a disk an run them from what ever machine with that OS
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                  You may have to search MS to find older update files if you need them. Some are listed here also. http://www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?id=42

                  Microsoft.com June 2009 Security Release ISO Image

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                  Description
                  This DVD5 ISO image file contains the security updates for Windows released on Windows Update on June 9th, 2009. The image does not contain security updates for other Microsoft products. This DVD5 ISO image is intended for administrators that need to download multiple individual language versions of each security update and that do not use an automated solution such as Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). You can use this ISO image to download multiple updates in all languages at the same time.

                  Important: Be sure to check the individual security bulletins at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security prior to deployment of these updates to ensure that the files have not been updated at a later date.

                  This DVD5 image contains the following updates:
                  KB961501 / (MS09-022)
                  Windows 2000 - 24 languages
                  Windows Server 2003 - 18 languages
                  Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition - 11 languages
                  Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages
                  Windows XP - 24 languages
                  Windows XP x64 Edition - 2 languages
                  Windows Vista - 36 languages
                  Windows Vista for x64-based Systems - 36 languages
                  Windows Server 2008 - 19 languages
                  Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition - 19 languages
                  Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages
                  KB968537 / (MS09-025)
                  Windows 2000 - 24 languages
                  Windows Server 2003 - 18 languages
                  Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition - 11 languages
                  Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages
                  Windows XP - 24 languages
                  Windows XP x64 Edition - 2 languages
                  Windows Vista - 36 languages
                  Windows Vista for x64-based Systems - 36 languages
                  Windows Server 2008 - 19 languages
                  Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition - 19 languages
                  Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages
                  KB970238 / (MS09-026)
                  Windows 2000 - 24 languages
                  Windows Server 2003 - 18 languages
                  Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition - 11 languages
                  Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages
                  Windows XP - 24 languages
                  Windows XP x64 Edition - 2 languages
                  Windows Vista - 36 languages
                  Windows Vista for x64-based Systems - 36 languages
                  Windows Server 2008 - 19 languages
                  Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition - 19 languages
                  Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages
                  KB970437 / (MS09-018)
                  Windows Server 2003 - 18 languages
                  Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition - 11 languages
                  Windows XP - 24 languages
                  Windows XP x64 Edition - 2 languages
                  KB969805 / (MS09-018)
                  Windows 2000 - 24 languages
                  Windows Server 2003 - 18 languages
                  Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition - 11 languages
                  Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages
                  KB963093 / (MS09-023)
                  Windows Server 2003 - 18 languages
                  Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition - 11 languages
                  Windows XP - 24 languages
                  Windows XP x64 Edition - 2 languages
                  KB970483 / (MS09-020)
                  Windows 2000 - 24 languages
                  Windows Server 2003 - 18 languages
                  Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition - 11 languages
                  Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages
                  Windows XP - 24 languages
                  Windows XP x64 Edition - 2 languages

                  rascal08096

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                    Hey people I have agood one for you. My neighbor lost her Windows XP Professional disc for reinstallation. All Microsoft will let be downloaded is a floppy version. Is there a way to download the floppy version to cd??? I was thinking download it to my computer first then burn it to cd. Just trying to help a friend get a computer up and running for her two girls. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks rascal

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                    Convert floppy disk to a cd ... check out this link --> http://www.ultimatebootcd.com/convert.html