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| Thread ID: 83383 | 2007-09-30 03:30:00 | Vista updates saving - can it be done? | qazwsxokmijn (102) | Press F1 |
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| 596336 | 2007-09-30 03:30:00 | I'm going to make a RAID0 setup soon. Right now, all I have is a 120GB HDD. My Vista Ultimate has accumulated most updates I see fit, ever since February this year I think. Now, I need to reformat my 120GB HDD and install my Vista mon my RAID0 HDD setup. Is there any way I can make some sort of compilation of all the Windows and Defender updates I have installed, and put it on a CD? I'd REALLY HATE to re-download every single updates. Oh - second question - is there any way I can deactivate Vista before uninstalling it? I don't want to have to phone up some Indian guy in India and explain why I need a new number. Thanks in advance! |
qazwsxokmijn (102) | ||
| 596337 | 2007-09-30 04:08:00 | Now, I need to reformat my 120GB HDD and install my Vista mon my RAID0 HDD setup. Is there any way I can make some sort of compilation of all the Windows and Defender updates I have installed, and put it on a CD? Unless the files are in C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution (If Vista has this folder), or you downloaded them manually, and put them on a spare partition, no, I dont think u can back up or copy updates (if theyve already been installled) to cd or dvd. But if you've got the original exe files, then sure, burn them to cd/dvd before u format. Oh - second question - is there any way I can deactivate Vista before uninstalling it? I don't want to have to phone up some Indian guy in India and explain why I need a new number. If you havent installed something major, it should activate. Why would you need a new key if its legit? And no I dont think you can deactivate it before you format the hdd. |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 596338 | 2007-09-30 05:02:00 | Unless the files are in C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution (If Vista has this folder), or you downloaded them manually, and put them on a spare partition, no, I dont think u can back up or copy updates (if theyve already been installled) to cd or dvd . But if you've got the original exe files, then sure, burn them to cd/dvd before u format . If you havent installed something major, it should activate . Why would you need a new key if its legit? And no I dont think you can deactivate it before you format the hdd . There's only a few exe files in that folder, but I couldn't identify which updates they are anyway . Well, this sucks . Looks like I'm gonna need to re-download everything again . I don't mean key - activation numbers I mean . |
qazwsxokmijn (102) | ||
| 596339 | 2007-09-30 05:15:00 | Speedy is correct, it may be easier to download them from Microsoft, save them to a folder then burn that folder to CD You must use IE, other browsers don't appear to work. Microsoft Catalog Updates (catalog.update.microsoft.com) Type in Vista Security Updates it will show many:eek: Select the ones you want. AND windows Defender Updates and down load the Whole 1 of 2.6Mb:lol: IF you are interested Here is the location that Vista stores the update when it downloads them, but I don't know if that will be of any use, as its the CAB files, and not the exe. BE Careful fiddling around after this - Do the wrong thing and it could cause damage to the OS. First you need to make some of these folders visable. Go into control Panel / Classic View. Folder options / View Select "show Hidden files and Folders" and while there Untick "Hide protected Operating System Files" OK / Apply. Location: Windows Updates - C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Downloaded Windows Defender : C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\WindowsDefender\Updates AND to Quote Speedy - If you havent installed something major, it should activate.:thumbs: |
wainuitech (129) | ||
| 596340 | 2007-09-30 05:19:00 | Installed anything major....I assume software? Because last time I just reformatted the HDD, and Vista refused to activate online, and forced me to speak to someone to get activation numbers. Oh - and what can I do with the CAB files? |
qazwsxokmijn (102) | ||
| 596341 | 2007-09-30 05:24:00 | Installed anything major . . . . I assume software? Usually hardware, like a CPU or mobo . A cd/dvd shouldnt affect activation . Or software . |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 596342 | 2007-09-30 05:27:00 | Usually hardware, like a CPU or mobo. A cd/dvd shouldnt affect activation. Or software. Well, I don't know why I had to activate through phone then. :S And that MS Update catalogue - I need to download more than just security updates - and typing in Vista Updates fetches over 1000 results! :groan: |
qazwsxokmijn (102) | ||
| 596343 | 2007-09-30 05:29:00 | Oh - and what can I do with the CAB files? Prob not a lot :stare: Its more trouble than what its worth, it would be easier to run Windows updates. You can manually download the updates from Microsofts site I posted above, that has the update, but you still have to manually install each one - widows update would be much quicker. But if interested have a look Here (www.propeller.com) for cab files - NOT really recommended though. |
wainuitech (129) | ||
| 596344 | 2007-09-30 05:35:00 | And that MS Update catalogue - I need to download more than just security updates - and typing in Vista Updates fetches over 1000 results! :groan: Go here (www.microsoft.com) |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 596345 | 2007-09-30 05:40:00 | And that MS Update catalogue - I need to download more than just security updates - and typing in Vista Updates fetches over 1000 results! :groan: As I put - "Vista Security Updates" brings back 47, some of which are X64, not required if your system is X86. Windows Update would be quicker and more accurate for your system. |
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