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278057 2004-10-04 04:41:00 Hi, does anyone know how to locate the files downloaded automatically via Windows Update i . e . the folder location .

I previously had Automatic Updates in control panel set to:

'download udpates, but let me choose when to install them . '

A rather large update is being downloaded however I want to cancel this, so I have since changed the setting in Automatic Updates to:

'notify me but don't automatically download or install them'

Problem is I assuming the settings are in effect but not for the partially downloaded file, which i'm guessing is going to have to finish . Would this be right? How can I remove the partially downloaded update safely without messing up any system settings?

Thanks in advance for any help . 		tricky1 (6230)
278058 2004-10-04 05:24:00 Hi tricky1
As you previously had it set for "download updates, but let me choose when to install them", then maybe you should wait till it downloads, then delete them before installing them.

Will be interested to see what the experienced posters have to say as my settings are for choosing what I download. I have a CD of SP2 but still too scared to actually install it.

Good luck anyway. 		pulling hair out (4493)
278059 2004-10-04 05:31:00 There is one folder in C:\Program Files you have to have show hidden files and folders checked to see it though.
hth 		johnboy (217)
278060 2004-10-04 05:47:00 > Hi, does anyone know how to locate the files
> downloaded automatically via Windows Update i.e. the
> folder location.
>
> I previously had Automatic Updates in control panel
> l set to:
>
> 'download udpates, but let me choose when to install
> them.'
OK
> A rather large update is being downloaded however
> er I want to cancel this, so I have since changed the
> setting in Automatic Updates to:
>
> 'notify me but don't automatically download or
> install them'
This will be likely Service pack 2 or SP2 at a guess. This is only a guess on my part.

> Problem is I assuming the settings are in effect
> t but not for the partially downloaded file, which
> i'm guessing is going to have to finish. Would this
> be right? How can I remove the partially downloaded
> update safely without messing up any system
> settings?
>
> Thanks in advance for any help.

I would suggest you use a CD to install WinXP SP2. I had a person here in a similar situation. I installed SP2 and the message went away to never return. Just phoned him to be 100% sure.

Where the partially downloaded files are I have no idea at this moment. 		Elephant (599)
278061 2004-10-04 05:53:00 > Hi, does anyone know how to locate the files
> downloaded automatically via Windows Update i.e. the
> folder location.
This location guide may help:-
support.microsoft.com 		Elephant (599)
278062 2004-10-04 06:10:00 I presume that you have XP.
SP2 came with PC World, so install it and forget auto update. 		Mzee (158)
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