Installing XP updates after SP2

I have read through the how to protect yourself from malware link. Seems my copy of Windows is not recognized by MS. I am not surprised, as I found out the guy who sold me the computer was not exactly the honest type.

I am manually installing the patches for windows from the Software Patch site.

http://www.softwarepatch.com/windows/index.html

A lot of the patches require a restart. I am starting from 2004 just to be on the safe side. (I already have SP2 installed, and I do not know from then on) As I see it right now, it looks like it is going to take a week to get my computer back up to par.

Is there an easier way?

Thanks

Sandeman

 

Try rvmupdatepack but no guaranties. I was in the same boat as you when I found out trying to install SP1. Ended up buying an OEM copy.

 

This will do it.

http://www.majorgeeks.com/AutoPatcher_XP_Full_d4901.html

 

Dude... LOL

After installing 40 or so fixes... I wish you were here sooner.

Thank you for the tip man.

You guys are great.

Sandeman

 

Don't forget the update, Dude

Sorry I didn't see the post sooner.

http://www.majorgeeks.com/AutoPatcher_XP_Update_d5213.html

 

There are also updates for Dec and Jan as they are not cumulative. Thanks for the tip, it took 1/2 hr to install the first three options. I wonder if these can be slipstreamed with nLite though it doesn't seem so.

 

This tool I have used in the past. It easily lets you slipstream SP2 into an XP install disk. It gets a little more complicated when it comes to putting in the hotfixes and updates. It can be done but using this along side Autopatcher makes for a very quick clean install.

http://www.majorgeeks.com/Windows_Unattended_CD_Creator_d5104.html


The whole process of building the disk takes a while but once you are finished the next install will be very quick.

This is the Autopatcher home page to make sure you keep up to date.

http://www.autopatcher.com/