Is there a direct link to SP2 patch files?

[Peter B. Steiger]

It's about time for yet another security update, so I went over to the
microsoft.com downloads page. I click on the "download SP2 now" link...
and it tries to install and run Windows Update. In fact, half the
options I click on take me to Windows Update.

I don't want the automatic update. I don't need it. I want one entity in
charge of deciding what files get placed on my computer, particularly my
operating system, and while there may be some question of that entity's
intelligence or sanity, it's sure not gonna be some program from Redmond
that forces itself on me.

So. Is there anyplace I can download the actual patch files as
self-contained EXE/ZIP/whatever so I can launch them at my own discretion,
or am I locked into installing and running the update behemoth just to get
the security patches?

(ps, added later) I did find some path to an "administrator center" that
lets you download a big honkin' 256MB patch so you can roll out your own
update on multiple platforms. Well, at least I can download it without
Windows Update... sigh.

--
Peter B. Steiger
Frustrated in Cheyenne, WY
If you must reply by email, you can reach me by placing zeroes
where you see stars: wypbs_**3 at bornagain.com.

[Wesley Vogel]

KB835935-SP2-ENU.exe downloaded from here...

Windows XP Service Pack 2 Network Installation Package for IT Professionals
and Developers
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=049c9dbe-3b8e-4f30-8245-9e368d3cdb5a&DisplayLang=en

is the XP SP2 self-extracting installer file and 266.0 MB is as small as it
gets.

The XP SP2 CD is 475MB.

Frustrated in Greeley. ;-)

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In t,
Peter B. Steiger > hunted and pecked:
> It's about time for yet another security update, so I went over to the
> microsoft.com downloads page. I click on the "download SP2 now" link...
> and it tries to install and run Windows Update. In fact, half the
> options I click on take me to Windows Update.
>
> I don't want the automatic update. I don't need it. I want one entity in
> charge of deciding what files get placed on my computer, particularly my
> operating system, and while there may be some question of that entity's
> intelligence or sanity, it's sure not gonna be some program from Redmond
> that forces itself on me.
>
> So. Is there anyplace I can download the actual patch files as
> self-contained EXE/ZIP/whatever so I can launch them at my own discretion,
> or am I locked into installing and running the update behemoth just to get
> the security patches?
>
> (ps, added later) I did find some path to an "administrator center" that
> lets you download a big honkin' 256MB patch so you can roll out your own
> update on multiple platforms. Well, at least I can download it without
> Windows Update... sigh.
>
> --
> Peter B. Steiger
> Frustrated in Cheyenne, WY
> If you must reply by email, you can reach me by placing zeroes
> where you see stars: wypbs_**3 at bornagain.com.

[John Jay Smith]

Why is the cdrom 475 mb though and the download version is only 266?
Compression of the installer, or does the CD include other stuff as well?



"Wesley Vogel" > wrote in message
...
> KB835935-SP2-ENU.exe downloaded from here...
>
> Windows XP Service Pack 2 Network Installation Package for IT
> Professionals
> and Developers
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=049c9dbe-3b8e-4f30-8245-9e368d3cdb5a&DisplayLang=en
>
> is the XP SP2 self-extracting installer file and 266.0 MB is as small as
> it
> gets.
>
> The XP SP2 CD is 475MB.
>
> Frustrated in Greeley. ;-)
>
> --
> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>
> Wes
> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>
> In t,
> Peter B. Steiger > hunted and pecked:
>> It's about time for yet another security update, so I went over to the
>> microsoft.com downloads page. I click on the "download SP2 now" link...
>> and it tries to install and run Windows Update. In fact, half the
>> options I click on take me to Windows Update.
>>
>> I don't want the automatic update. I don't need it. I want one entity
>> in
>> charge of deciding what files get placed on my computer, particularly my
>> operating system, and while there may be some question of that entity's
>> intelligence or sanity, it's sure not gonna be some program from Redmond
>> that forces itself on me.
>>
>> So. Is there anyplace I can download the actual patch files as
>> self-contained EXE/ZIP/whatever so I can launch them at my own
>> discretion,
>> or am I locked into installing and running the update behemoth just to
>> get
>> the security patches?
>>
>> (ps, added later) I did find some path to an "administrator center" that
>> lets you download a big honkin' 256MB patch so you can roll out your own
>> update on multiple platforms. Well, at least I can download it without
>> Windows Update... sigh.
>>
>> --
>> Peter B. Steiger
>> Frustrated in Cheyenne, WY
>> If you must reply by email, you can reach me by placing zeroes
>> where you see stars: wypbs_**3 at bornagain.com.
>

[Nepatsfan]

,
Peter B. Steiger > wrote:
> It's about time for yet another security update, so I went
> over to the microsoft.com downloads page. I click on the
> "download SP2 now" link... and it tries to install and run
> Windows Update. In fact, half the options I click on take
> me to Windows Update.
>
> I don't want the automatic update. I don't need it. I want
> one entity in charge of deciding what files get placed on my
> computer, particularly my operating system, and while there
> may be some question of that entity's intelligence or
> sanity, it's sure not gonna be some program from Redmond
> that forces itself on me.
>
> So. Is there anyplace I can download the actual patch files
> as self-contained EXE/ZIP/whatever so I can launch them at
> my own discretion, or am I locked into installing and
> running the update behemoth just to get the security patches?
>
> (ps, added later) I did find some path to an "administrator
> center" that lets you download a big honkin' 256MB patch so
> you can roll out your own update on multiple platforms.
> Well, at least I can download it without Windows Update...
> sigh.
>
> --
> Peter B. Steiger
> Frustrated in Cheyenne, WY
> If you must reply by email, you can reach me by placing
> zeroes
> where you see stars: wypbs_**3 at bornagain.com.

Individual updates can be downloaded in a number of different
ways.

Method 1.
How to download updates and drivers from the Windows Update
Catalog
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;323166

Start at this web site:
http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/catalog/en/default.asp

Click "Find updates for Windows operating systems".
Scroll through the list to the next to last entry, Windows XP
SP2.
Hit the Search button.
Click on "Critical Updates and Service Packs" and pick out the
updates you want to install. Add them to your Download Basket.
Do the same for "Recommended Updates".
Once you're done selecting updates, click on "Go to Download
Basket".
You can now download the updates to your system and install
them at your convenience.

Method 2.

Microsoft Security Bulletin Search
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/current.aspx

You can search by XP version and service pack number to find
the appropriate updates.

Good luck

Nepatsfan

[Wesley Vogel]

I'll let you know if I ever install SP2. ;-)

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In ,
John Jay Smith <-> hunted and pecked:
> Why is the cdrom 475 mb though and the download version is only 266?
> Compression of the installer, or does the CD include other stuff as well?
>
>
>
> "Wesley Vogel" > wrote in message
> ...
>> KB835935-SP2-ENU.exe downloaded from here...
>>
>> Windows XP Service Pack 2 Network Installation Package for IT
>> Professionals
>> and Developers
>>
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=049c9dbe-3b8e-4f30-8245-9e368d3cdb5a&DisplayLang=en
>>
>> is the XP SP2 self-extracting installer file and 266.0 MB is as small as
>> it
>> gets.
>>
>> The XP SP2 CD is 475MB.
>>
>> Frustrated in Greeley. ;-)
>>
>> --
>> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>>
>> Wes
>> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>>
>> In t,
>> Peter B. Steiger > hunted and pecked:
>>> It's about time for yet another security update, so I went over to the
>>> microsoft.com downloads page. I click on the "download SP2 now" link...
>>> and it tries to install and run Windows Update. In fact, half the
>>> options I click on take me to Windows Update.
>>>
>>> I don't want the automatic update. I don't need it. I want one entity
>>> in
>>> charge of deciding what files get placed on my computer, particularly my
>>> operating system, and while there may be some question of that entity's
>>> intelligence or sanity, it's sure not gonna be some program from Redmond
>>> that forces itself on me.
>>>
>>> So. Is there anyplace I can download the actual patch files as
>>> self-contained EXE/ZIP/whatever so I can launch them at my own
>>> discretion,
>>> or am I locked into installing and running the update behemoth just to
>>> get
>>> the security patches?
>>>
>>> (ps, added later) I did find some path to an "administrator center" that
>>> lets you download a big honkin' 256MB patch so you can roll out your own
>>> update on multiple platforms. Well, at least I can download it without
>>> Windows Update... sigh.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Peter B. Steiger
>>> Frustrated in Cheyenne, WY
>>> If you must reply by email, you can reach me by placing zeroes
>>> where you see stars: wypbs_**3 at bornagain.com.

[Wesley Vogel]

Sorry I hit Send too soon.

Here's what's on the CD, I assume that it also includes extrs.

Volume in drive E is VRMSP_EN

Directory of E:\
AUTORUN.DLL
AUTORUN.EXE
AUTORUN.INF
<DIR> DOTNETFX
FAQ.HTM
<DIR> IMAGES
READMESP.HTM
SPWIZENG.DLL
<DIR> SUPPORT
<DIR> VALUEADD
WINXP_LOGO_HORIZ_SM.GIF
XPSP2.CMD
XPSP2.EXE

Directory of E:\DOTNETFX
ACCMGR.DLL
BASELINE.DAT
CDMGR.DLL
CMNRES.DLL
DEFHELP.DLL
DELTEMP.EXE
DEPMGR.DLL
DFCHGFLD.DLL
DFDEPUI.DLL
DFFACT.DAT
DFFACT.DLL
DISKMGR.DLL
DOTNETFX.EXE
EULA.TXT
GENCOMP.DLL
HTMLLITE.DLL
MSVCP70.DLL
MSVCR70.DLL
NDPSP.EXE
REBOOTST.EXE
SETLOG.DLL
SETUP.EXE
SETUP.SDB
SETUPDB.DLL
SITSETUP.DLL
SUITE.DLL
SVRGRMGR.DLL
TEMPLMGR.DLL
UIMGR.DLL
VALIDATE.DLL
VS_SETUP.PDI
XPSPREQS.DLL
XPSPSCEN.DLL
XPSPUI.DLL

Directory of E:\IMAGES
FAQ_ARUP.GIF
FAQ_ATPL.CSS
FAQ_BG2.JPG
FAQ_FRWL.GIF
FAQ_INEX.GIF
FAQ_MPLY.GIF
FAQ_OUEX.GIF
FAQ_PBLK.GIF
FAQ_PRGS.JPG
FAQ_SHLD.GIF
FAQ_WUPD.GIF

Directory of E:\SUPPORT
08/04/2004 05:00 AM <DIR> SYMBOLS
08/04/2004 05:00 AM <DIR> TOOLS

Directory of E:\SUPPORT\SYMBOLS
ADVPACK.DLL
EULA.TXT
SYMBOLS.CAB
SYMBOLS.CAT
SYMBOLS.EXE
SYMBOLS.INF

Directory of E:\SUPPORT\TOOLS
ACT20.EXE
DEPLOY.CAB
FASTWIZ.EXE
GBUNICNV.EXE
HFDEPLOY.HTM
MSRDPCLI.EXE
README.HTM
SETUP.EXE
SPDEPLOY.HTM
SUP_PRO.CAB
SUP_SRV.CAB
SUPPORT.CAB
SUPTOOLS.MSI

Directory of E:\VALUEADD
<DIR> 3RDPARTY
<DIR> MSFT
BANNER.GIF
VALUEADD.HTM

Directory of E:\VALUEADD\3RDPARTY\MGMT\CITRIX
ICA32.EXE
README.HTM

Directory of E:\VALUEADD\MSFT
<DIR> FONTS
<DIR> MGMT
<DIR> NET
<DIR> USMT

Directory of E:\VALUEADD\MSFT\FONTS
ARIALALS.TTF
ARIALALT.TTF

Directory of E:\VALUEADD\MSFT\MGMT\CIMV2R5
CIMV2R5.MOF
README.TXT

Directory of E:\VALUEADD\MSFT\MGMT\IAS
IASNT4.EXE
README.HTM

Directory of E:\VALUEADD\MSFT\MGMT\PBA
PBAINST.EXE
README.HTM

Directory of E:\VALUEADD\MSFT\MGMT\WBEMODBC
README.HTM
WBEMODBC.MSI

Directory of E:\VALUEADD\MSFT\NET\NETBEUI
NBF.SYS
NETBEUI.TXT
NETNBF.INF

Directory of E:\VALUEADD\MSFT\NET\TOOLS
TTCP.EXE

Directory of E:\VALUEADD\MSFT\USMT
<DIR> ANSI
ICONLIB.DLL
LOADSTATE.EXE
LOG.DLL
MIGAPP.INF
MIGISM.DLL
MIGISM.INF
MIGISM_A.DLL
MIGSYS.INF
MIGUSER.INF
MIGWIZ.INF
SCANSTATE.EXE
SCANSTATE_A.EXE
SCRIPT.DLL
SCRIPT_A.DLL
SHFOLDER.DLL
SYSFILES.INF
SYSMOD.DLL
SYSMOD_A.DLL
UNCTRN.DLL
UNCTRN_A.DLL
USMTDEF.INF

Directory of E:\VALUEADD\MSFT\USMT\ANSI
ICONLIB.DLL
LOG.DLL
MIGAPP.INF
MIGISM.DLL
MIGISM.INF
MIGSYS.INF
MIGUSER.INF
MIGWIZ.INF
SCANSTATE.EXE
SCRIPT.DLL
SHFOLDER.DLL
SYSFILES.INF
SYSMOD.DLL
UNCTRN.DLL
USMTDEF.INF

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In ,
John Jay Smith <-> hunted and pecked:
> Why is the cdrom 475 mb though and the download version is only 266?
> Compression of the installer, or does the CD include other stuff as well?
>
>
>
> "Wesley Vogel" > wrote in message
> ...
>> KB835935-SP2-ENU.exe downloaded from here...
>>
>> Windows XP Service Pack 2 Network Installation Package for IT
>> Professionals
>> and Developers
>>
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=049c9dbe-3b8e-4f30-8245-9e368d3cdb5a&DisplayLang=en
>>
>> is the XP SP2 self-extracting installer file and 266.0 MB is as small as
>> it
>> gets.
>>
>> The XP SP2 CD is 475MB.
>>
>> Frustrated in Greeley. ;-)
>>
>> --
>> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>>
>> Wes
>> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>>
>> In t,
>> Peter B. Steiger > hunted and pecked:
>>> It's about time for yet another security update, so I went over to the
>>> microsoft.com downloads page. I click on the "download SP2 now" link...
>>> and it tries to install and run Windows Update. In fact, half the
>>> options I click on take me to Windows Update.
>>>
>>> I don't want the automatic update. I don't need it. I want one entity
>>> in
>>> charge of deciding what files get placed on my computer, particularly my
>>> operating system, and while there may be some question of that entity's
>>> intelligence or sanity, it's sure not gonna be some program from Redmond
>>> that forces itself on me.
>>>
>>> So. Is there anyplace I can download the actual patch files as
>>> self-contained EXE/ZIP/whatever so I can launch them at my own
>>> discretion,
>>> or am I locked into installing and running the update behemoth just to
>>> get
>>> the security patches?
>>>
>>> (ps, added later) I did find some path to an "administrator center" that
>>> lets you download a big honkin' 256MB patch so you can roll out your own
>>> update on multiple platforms. Well, at least I can download it without
>>> Windows Update... sigh.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Peter B. Steiger
>>> Frustrated in Cheyenne, WY
>>> If you must reply by email, you can reach me by placing zeroes
>>> where you see stars: wypbs_**3 at bornagain.com.

[Ron Martell]

"Peter B. Steiger" > wrote:

>It's about time for yet another security update, so I went over to the
>microsoft.com downloads page. I click on the "download SP2 now" link...
>and it tries to install and run Windows Update. In fact, half the
>options I click on take me to Windows Update.
>
>I don't want the automatic update. I don't need it. I want one entity in
>charge of deciding what files get placed on my computer, particularly my
>operating system, and while there may be some question of that entity's
>intelligence or sanity, it's sure not gonna be some program from Redmond
>that forces itself on me.
>
>So. Is there anyplace I can download the actual patch files as
>self-contained EXE/ZIP/whatever so I can launch them at my own discretion,
>or am I locked into installing and running the update behemoth just to get
>the security patches?
>
>(ps, added later) I did find some path to an "administrator center" that
>lets you download a big honkin' 256MB patch so you can roll out your own
>update on multiple platforms. Well, at least I can download it without
>Windows Update... sigh.

Windows XP Service Pack 2 complete download:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=049C9DBE-3B8E-4F30-8245-9E368D3CDB5A&displaylang=en

Order Windows XP Service Pack 2 on CD:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/updates/sp2/cdorder/en_us/default.mspx

There are 26 or so additional critical updates that have been issued
since Service Pack 2 was released. You will have to download these
separately and install them if you do not wish to use Microsoft Update
or Windows Update.


Because of the risks involved in using a system that is not being kept
fully up to date with security patches I think you should reconsider
your position with regard to the automatic updates.

There are 3 options that you can configure the automatic update to
use:

1. Automatically download and install all critical updates when they
are made available.

2. Automatically download but do not install critical updates when
they are made available, and provide notification that the updates are
ready to be installed.

3. Do not download critical updates, but provide notification that
updates are available for manual download and installation.


One additional point. You can create a new Windows XP installation
CD with Service Pack 2 slipstreamed into it, and there are a number of
methods of doing so. If you use nLite (free from
http://www,nliteos.com) then you can also incorporate any or all of
the post SP2 updates into the disk as well, provided you have
downloaded these and have them available on your hard drive.

Good luck

Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2006)
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca

"Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference
has never been in bed with a mosquito."

[John Jay Smith]

thanks for that info


"Wesley Vogel" > wrote in message
...
> Sorry I hit Send too soon.
>
> Here's what's on the CD, I assume that it also includes extrs.
>
> Volume in drive E is VRMSP_EN
>
> Directory of E:\
> AUTORUN.DLL
> AUTORUN.EXE
> AUTORUN.INF
> <DIR> DOTNETFX
> FAQ.HTM
> <DIR> IMAGES
> READMESP.HTM
> SPWIZENG.DLL
> <DIR> SUPPORT
> <DIR> VALUEADD
> WINXP_LOGO_HORIZ_SM.GIF
> XPSP2.CMD
> XPSP2.EXE
>
> Directory of E:\DOTNETFX
> ACCMGR.DLL
> BASELINE.DAT
> CDMGR.DLL
> CMNRES.DLL
> DEFHELP.DLL
> DELTEMP.EXE
> DEPMGR.DLL
> DFCHGFLD.DLL
> DFDEPUI.DLL
> DFFACT.DAT
> DFFACT.DLL
> DISKMGR.DLL
> DOTNETFX.EXE
> EULA.TXT
> GENCOMP.DLL
> HTMLLITE.DLL
> MSVCP70.DLL
> MSVCR70.DLL
> NDPSP.EXE
> REBOOTST.EXE
> SETLOG.DLL
> SETUP.EXE
> SETUP.SDB
> SETUPDB.DLL
> SITSETUP.DLL
> SUITE.DLL
> SVRGRMGR.DLL
> TEMPLMGR.DLL
> UIMGR.DLL
> VALIDATE.DLL
> VS_SETUP.PDI
> XPSPREQS.DLL
> XPSPSCEN.DLL
> XPSPUI.DLL
>
> Directory of E:\IMAGES
> FAQ_ARUP.GIF
> FAQ_ATPL.CSS
> FAQ_BG2.JPG
> FAQ_FRWL.GIF
> FAQ_INEX.GIF
> FAQ_MPLY.GIF
> FAQ_OUEX.GIF
> FAQ_PBLK.GIF
> FAQ_PRGS.JPG
> FAQ_SHLD.GIF
> FAQ_WUPD.GIF
>
> Directory of E:\SUPPORT
> 08/04/2004 05:00 AM <DIR> SYMBOLS
> 08/04/2004 05:00 AM <DIR> TOOLS
>
> Directory of E:\SUPPORT\SYMBOLS
> ADVPACK.DLL
> EULA.TXT
> SYMBOLS.CAB
> SYMBOLS.CAT
> SYMBOLS.EXE
> SYMBOLS.INF
>
> Directory of E:\SUPPORT\TOOLS
> ACT20.EXE
> DEPLOY.CAB
> FASTWIZ.EXE
> GBUNICNV.EXE
> HFDEPLOY.HTM
> MSRDPCLI.EXE
> README.HTM
> SETUP.EXE
> SPDEPLOY.HTM
> SUP_PRO.CAB
> SUP_SRV.CAB
> SUPPORT.CAB
> SUPTOOLS.MSI
>
> Directory of E:\VALUEADD
> <DIR> 3RDPARTY
> <DIR> MSFT
> BANNER.GIF
> VALUEADD.HTM
>
> Directory of E:\VALUEADD\3RDPARTY\MGMT\CITRIX
> ICA32.EXE
> README.HTM
>
> Directory of E:\VALUEADD\MSFT
> <DIR> FONTS
> <DIR> MGMT
> <DIR> NET
> <DIR> USMT
>
> Directory of E:\VALUEADD\MSFT\FONTS
> ARIALALS.TTF
> ARIALALT.TTF
>
> Directory of E:\VALUEADD\MSFT\MGMT\CIMV2R5
> CIMV2R5.MOF
> README.TXT
>
> Directory of E:\VALUEADD\MSFT\MGMT\IAS
> IASNT4.EXE
> README.HTM
>
> Directory of E:\VALUEADD\MSFT\MGMT\PBA
> PBAINST.EXE
> README.HTM
>
> Directory of E:\VALUEADD\MSFT\MGMT\WBEMODBC
> README.HTM
> WBEMODBC.MSI
>
> Directory of E:\VALUEADD\MSFT\NET\NETBEUI
> NBF.SYS
> NETBEUI.TXT
> NETNBF.INF
>
> Directory of E:\VALUEADD\MSFT\NET\TOOLS
> TTCP.EXE
>
> Directory of E:\VALUEADD\MSFT\USMT
> <DIR> ANSI
> ICONLIB.DLL
> LOADSTATE.EXE
> LOG.DLL
> MIGAPP.INF
> MIGISM.DLL
> MIGISM.INF
> MIGISM_A.DLL
> MIGSYS.INF
> MIGUSER.INF
> MIGWIZ.INF
> SCANSTATE.EXE
> SCANSTATE_A.EXE
> SCRIPT.DLL
> SCRIPT_A.DLL
> SHFOLDER.DLL
> SYSFILES.INF
> SYSMOD.DLL
> SYSMOD_A.DLL
> UNCTRN.DLL
> UNCTRN_A.DLL
> USMTDEF.INF
>
> Directory of E:\VALUEADD\MSFT\USMT\ANSI
> ICONLIB.DLL
> LOG.DLL
> MIGAPP.INF
> MIGISM.DLL
> MIGISM.INF
> MIGSYS.INF
> MIGUSER.INF
> MIGWIZ.INF
> SCANSTATE.EXE
> SCRIPT.DLL
> SHFOLDER.DLL
> SYSFILES.INF
> SYSMOD.DLL
> UNCTRN.DLL
> USMTDEF.INF
>
> --
> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>
> Wes
> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>
> In ,
> John Jay Smith <-> hunted and pecked:
>> Why is the cdrom 475 mb though and the download version is only 266?
>> Compression of the installer, or does the CD include other stuff as well?
>>
>>
>>
>> "Wesley Vogel" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> KB835935-SP2-ENU.exe downloaded from here...
>>>
>>> Windows XP Service Pack 2 Network Installation Package for IT
>>> Professionals
>>> and Developers
>>>
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=049c9dbe-3b8e-4f30-8245-9e368d3cdb5a&DisplayLang=en
>>>
>>> is the XP SP2 self-extracting installer file and 266.0 MB is as small as
>>> it
>>> gets.
>>>
>>> The XP SP2 CD is 475MB.
>>>
>>> Frustrated in Greeley. ;-)
>>>
>>> --
>>> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>>>
>>> Wes
>>> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>>>
>>> In t,
>>> Peter B. Steiger > hunted and pecked:
>>>> It's about time for yet another security update, so I went over to the
>>>> microsoft.com downloads page. I click on the "download SP2 now"
>>>> link...
>>>> and it tries to install and run Windows Update. In fact, half the
>>>> options I click on take me to Windows Update.
>>>>
>>>> I don't want the automatic update. I don't need it. I want one entity
>>>> in
>>>> charge of deciding what files get placed on my computer, particularly
>>>> my
>>>> operating system, and while there may be some question of that entity's
>>>> intelligence or sanity, it's sure not gonna be some program from
>>>> Redmond
>>>> that forces itself on me.
>>>>
>>>> So. Is there anyplace I can download the actual patch files as
>>>> self-contained EXE/ZIP/whatever so I can launch them at my own
>>>> discretion,
>>>> or am I locked into installing and running the update behemoth just to
>>>> get
>>>> the security patches?
>>>>
>>>> (ps, added later) I did find some path to an "administrator center"
>>>> that
>>>> lets you download a big honkin' 256MB patch so you can roll out your
>>>> own
>>>> update on multiple platforms. Well, at least I can download it without
>>>> Windows Update... sigh.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Peter B. Steiger
>>>> Frustrated in Cheyenne, WY
>>>> If you must reply by email, you can reach me by placing zeroes
>>>> where you see stars: wypbs_**3 at bornagain.com.
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