any way to transfer XP updates from one sytem to another?

Status
Not open for further replies.

VeerB

New Member
Thread author
Mar 14, 2014
3
Hello All.

Anyone know a way to transfer XP SP3 updates from one computer to another. I am working on a system that does not have great connection speed. Thanks.
 

jim lin

Level 8
Aug 6, 2012
505

BoraMurdar

Community Manager
Verified
Staff Member
Well-known
Aug 30, 2012
6,598
There is, WSUS Offline Update

WSUS Offline Update provides you with a secure way to update your operating system and Microsoft Office applications, creating a locally stored package that contains the latest patches and the most recent security updates. Thereby, you can use the downloaded files in order to perform system updates on any Windows machine in the absence of an Internet connection.

Create offline update scripts for your operating system


Focusing on functionality rather than looks, the application features a simplistic interface that only comprises a few options dedicated to customizing the downloading operation.

It supports various editions of the Windows operating system, namely Server 2003, XP, Visa, Server 2008, 2008 R2, Server 2012, 7, 8 and 8.1. As for the Office suite, it can download the latest updates for the 2007, 2010 or 2013 editions, in various languages.

As Microsoft will discontinue its support for some versions (Windows XP and Office 2003 this year), WSUS Offline Update will consider them legacy products, removing them from the list of compatible editions.

Grabs updates for various Windows components

The application enables you to choose the desired operating system, the architecture type and the language, where available (since the majority of update packages are multilingual). You can instruct it to include available service packs, updated versions of Microsoft Security Essentials, C++ Runtime libraries, the .NET Framework and Windows Defender virus definitions in the the downloaded packages.
An installation script is created, which can be then deployed on any machine. Alternatively, you can set the application to generate an ISO file containing all the grabbed files or copy all the updates to a specific location.

An update method suitable for offline systems only

WSUS Offline Update can come in handy for downloading an update package for computers that are not connected to the Internet, allowing system updating in offline mode. It can also prove useful in case you installed a fresh new copy of Windows or returned to a previously working restore point, saving you the time needed to get all the updates.

However, in order to make sure that you have the latest fixes at all times, you must use it more frequent that you might want to. As such, for computers with an active Internet connection, using the standard updating method is much more convenient.

ct-Offline-Update_1.png

ct-Offline-Update_2.png

ct-Offline-Update_3.png


contentspacer.gif
 

VeerB

New Member
Thread author
Mar 14, 2014
3
Hello All. Thank you for your postings. With WSUS is there a way to pause or stop and start the program updates if we need to come back at a later time?
 

BoraMurdar

Community Manager
Verified
Staff Member
Well-known
Aug 30, 2012
6,598
Hello All. Thank you for your postings. With WSUS is there a way to pause or stop and start the program updates if we need to come back at a later time?
I think there is such option. :)
 
  • Like
Reactions: Venustus

BoraMurdar

Community Manager
Verified
Staff Member
Well-known
Aug 30, 2012
6,598
would you know how or where to find that option?
I think if you just close the command prompt window and allow program to create a log file what it downloaded, it will skip already downloaded updates when you turn on the program again ^^
But not sure tho :rolleyes:
 
  • Like
Reactions: Venustus
Status
Not open for further replies.

About us

  • MalwareTips is a community-driven platform providing the latest information and resources on malware and cyber threats. Our team of experienced professionals and passionate volunteers work to keep the internet safe and secure. We provide accurate, up-to-date information and strive to build a strong and supportive community dedicated to cybersecurity.

User Menu

Follow us

Follow us on Facebook or Twitter to know first about the latest cybersecurity incidents and malware threats.

Top