Where do Microsoft Updates download to?

When I download security updates directly from Microsoft, are they stored in a file which I can access? I like to keep a copy of all updates, which I normally download from The Software Patch, but of course copying the Update site's files would save me a few KB.

 

Click>Start>All Programs Windows Updates in Vista
Or Run> type Windows Updates in in XP
Windows updates will open and you can view them !

Or if you mean where exactly are they stored : Usually they're stored in Temporary Internet Files directory, sometimes in \msdownload.tmp.
In Vista, Windows Updates go to \ Windows \ SoftwareDistribution.
I think Xp is the same too !

Or you can try C:WINDOWSSoftwareDistributionDownload

but the format is not really usefull

the best solution here is to just take the KBxxxxxx number and search for it at www.microsoft.com

you will find the related security bulletin with downloads there

Or again another option is to ask NICK_ADSL_UK in these forums he's the master on MS Security updates and notifications.


Rusty !

 

Click>Start>All Programs Windows Updates in Vista
Or Run> type Windows Updates in in XP
Windows updates will open and you can view them !

Or if you mean where exactly are they stored : Usually they're stored in Temporary Internet Files directory, sometimes in \msdownload.tmp.
In Vista, Windows Updates go to \ Windows \ SoftwareDistribution.
I think Xp is the same too !

Rusty !

 

Thanks for those suggestions.

 

You don't mention an OS.
This might be handy. http://win-x.co.cc/updates.html
If it's not XP, I can give you some other options.

 

Captcha, good guess. XP Home is my OS.

 

This is my choice when it comes to updates, I do three folders, XP, Vista, then Other. In the "Other" folder I do all the office updates, DOT.net, directx, tweaks, etc. I then carry them on a flash drive. Make updating someone on dial up SOOOO much easier.

http://www.autopatcher.com/

 

Good idea! I only have the comp here at home, fortunately.
That sounds like a lot of data. What size is your flash drive?

 

Thanks Nick.

 

You can reset your windows updates history with dial-a-fix as well.

 

I have a few 8 gig, 16 gig and a few smaller ones.