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Old 17-10-2009, 15:24   #1
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updating windows not through microsoft?
i keep getting errors on my laptop where updates are not configured properly so during update, it will say its reverting back

i remember finding websites , which have alternative methods of running and installing updates...

i have lost the weblinks...can anyone help?
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What operating system are you running?
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Old 17-10-2009, 16:11   #3
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Re: updating windows not through microsoft?
If you are finding the updates are not installing, it's doubtful they'll install regardless of the website they are dowlnoaded from. You also run the risk of viruses.
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If Windows Update won't install them properly, go find the Windows Update Catalog and get the updates from there.
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Re: updating windows not through microsoft?
look for the version on the Microsoft site to download for multiple pc's rather than the live download ones often that will solve the problem

if its an update for something like media player then uninstall the program then reinstall again from a predownloaded version rather than the live ones
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look for the version on the Microsoft site to download for multiple pc's rather than the live download ones often that will solve the problem

if its an update for something like media player then uninstall the program then reinstall again from a predownloaded version rather than the live ones
That's where Windows Update Catalog comes into its own.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Update_Catalog

http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/
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www.windizupdate.com is another place

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