Saving Windows 7 Updates ..

OmaniMan

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Hello all,
Before I post this thread, I searched using Advance Search what I need but I didn't find it.

I need to know how to save all updates of Windows 7 that I downloaded them.

Thanks,
 

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Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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6GB
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Thanks to this thread, "Grumble with Windows Update," I learned that you can simply copy the folder, C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download, and all its contents to other Win7 computers.

The only caveat is that MS names the subfolders in a manner that won't make it easy for you to determine what updates are all there, but if you start off with a clean directory and note what updates you download you can then be confident on the updates you have there.
 

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Dell Vostro 420
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Windows 7 Pro x64
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3.00 GHz Intel Core2 Quad Q9650
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4 GB
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ATI Radeon HD 3400 Series
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DELL 2405FPW
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Computing is primarily business use with off-time troubleshooting practice: Remote desktop, scanning and producing invoices, some minor graphics work.
You can also download the updates individually with standalone installers from the MS Download Center (or whatever it's called) using your browser and save them to a folder on your hard drive. Then you will have them organized by their KB numbers and you can, of course, save them to some external device. However, it's so easy to just use windows update, unless you are on limited bandwidth, or doing tons of installs, I don't see much point to saving the updates separately.
 
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HP DV8t quad
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i7-Q 720
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Motherboard Chipset Intel Ibex Peak-M PM55, Intel Lynnfield
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IDT High Definition Audio CODEC
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Dear BeechV35Pilot,
Thanks a lot for your quick response. Therefore, can I copy the files from C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download if I installed Windows 7 Ultimate in new machine?

Will it update new machine without pressing Windows Update?

Dear harpua,
Thanks a lot for your response but its really hard to download the updates individually from MS Download Center and re-download again the updates after formating the machine because of Internet Speed in my country. The maximum internet speed in my area is 1Mbps.

Thanks,
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Assemble PC
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Intel Core 2 Quad 2.83
Motherboard
Gigabyte Technology X48-DQ6
Memory
6GB
Graphics Card(s)
nVidia GeoForce 8800 GTS 512
Sound Card
High Definition Audio Device
Monitor(s) Displays
2 Monitors
Hard Drives
2 Harddisk
a) 500GB
b) 80GB
Cooling
Water Cooling
Internet Speed
1Mbps
Internet speed limitations will make life difficult for you.
Save what you can and don't be surprised when some of the updates don't work (and that you don't have other updates).

You'll have to do a lot of work and experimenting to find the method that works the best for you. If you're not paying for the bandwidth, it may be best (easiest) to run the updates overnight from Windows Update.

2 other alternatives:
- this google search may help windows update notification - Google Search
- Set the system to "notify" only - then download the individual updates as needed.
 

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Home built (x64), Lenovo x61s Tablet, Samsung Netbook
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Win7 x64 + x86
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Intel i7 920, other Intel chips, and the Atom in the netbook
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Asus P6T Deluxe
Memory
12 gB; 4 gB Lenovo; 1 gB Samsung netbook
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ATI 4870
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Yes, I have one of these
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32" Sharp Aquos TV
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800x600 - I have vision issues
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4 - 150 gB Velociraptors in RAID 5
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1000 watt (can't recall the brand)
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Antec 300
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Big honking cooler that was rated highly at Toms Hardware
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Microsoft Natural
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Logitech Trackman
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Cable
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1 netbook (Win7)
4 laptop computers (XP, 2-Vista, Win7)
Wii and XBox 360
If you're concerned about internet speed and/or bandwidth, I'd set Windows Update to notify, then note the individual KB numbers of things being offered.

I'd then download the updates individually from MS and save them. Sometimes places will post a unified download of MS's monthly updates. I've never tried them, but that would also be a better way to download everything at once and have it in a storable format.

I would not rely on dragging around the SoftwareDistribution/Download folder expecting things to update correctly.
 

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OS
Windows7
I would not rely on dragging around the SoftwareDistribution/Download folder expecting things to update correctly.

Why do you state this when others in the thread I linked above mentioned total success in doing just this? Have you personally done this and had problems?
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Vostro 420
OS
Windows 7 Pro x64
CPU
3.00 GHz Intel Core2 Quad Q9650
Memory
4 GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon HD 3400 Series
Monitor(s) Displays
DELL 2405FPW
Screen Resolution
1920x1200
Hard Drives
System: 80GB WDC WD800JD-22MSA1
Data: 500GB Hitachi HDP725050GLA360
Internet Speed
Verizon FiOS 20/5 mbps
Other Info
Computing is primarily business use with off-time troubleshooting practice: Remote desktop, scanning and producing invoices, some minor graphics work.
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