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You're welcome John.
It's not a must to have the updates integrated in order, but I could see some issues if a newer update required a older one to be installed first though.
You're welcome John.
It's not a must to have the updates integrated in order, but I could see some issues if a newer update required a older one to be installed first though.
Hello Andjayik,
It will be called SP2 when it comes out. Unfortunately, you will have to download the MSU for each update for now.
Windows Update - Download Standalone MSU Installer File
I do have another question or two or three.
I did do the slipstream but have not tested it. I decided to try to use the unattended and possibly the updates as well. Putting all the information in such as Key, location, updates, etc.
1. Is there a tutorial on doing the unattended as well?
I read some post with problems with the adding of the Product Key or the updates.
2. What is the order I need to do this?
Do I first do the unattended and updates then the slipstream SP1, slipstream SP1 then the unattended and updates, or can I do it all at one time?
3. Should I choose only the Security updates after the SP1 installed?
I just counted my updates and it is 250. Of those, 142 are the Definition Updates for Windows Defender, several for Office and others. It would greatly lower the number of files I need to download.
Thanks,
Barry,
Q1) Unattended installations are a hit and miss for some. I wouldn't recommend it.
Q2) SP1 should be first, then add the updates that follow SP1. They can be done all at once.
Q3) As above, but I would skip the definition updates since you can just install the latest one when you finish installing Windows 7 instead of all those older ones. No need to add Office updates either since Office will not be included in the slipstream.
I'm not sure of what your needs may be, but have you also considered to just create a system image backup to a separate HDD instead, and just create a new one every so often to keep it updated after changes or more Windows Updates? This way the image will include everything, and can easily be restored with a system image recovery.
I already do the image backup to another HD however I am starting a new system build today using all new equipment so I need to start a new install.
I think I will make two usb sticks. One with the SP1 and updates and one with the same with some of the unattended items. Just to give it a try.
I kind of thought not to use the definitions and office updates. Since my SP1 was installed on 5/7/11, I need to get all the security updates past that date.
I have been looking for a way to print out the updates to make it easier. I have found a few scripts and Belarc Advisor. I tried the Advisor and it gives me a list that I copied over to an excel sheet and word doc along with the details link. That link points to the belarc site but actually winds up at the microsoft site that I am looking for to download. For some reason it is also showing a large number of critical hotfixes I am missing on my system. Not sure if that part is accurate.
I always wanted to make a slipstream install disk but never knew how until your great tutorial.
Thanks Brink.