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[Idiot]

APUP does not download Service Packs. Is this correct?

Idiot

[M2Ys4U]

Correct

[Big Boss]

Forgive me if this topic is too old to revive but I figured it would be best to go for a response to an already existing topic rather than post a new one. I simply wished to know, being 100% new to this process or auto.p in general, I wished to know, if it updates/downloads everything for you except service packs (of which I was also curious as to why they do not release these with the updates.) how would one go about using auto.p before service packs 1, 2 & 3 are installed? For example. literally at this moment my new HDD is being formatted and ready to have my full win xp pro. installed onto it, now, how would I go about this process? Thanks for any and all help. I am simply new to this and have read the f.a.q but I was seeking more in depth responses, etc.

[_def_x_]

Hi Big Boss and welcome...

What's included in the release - mostly all the important security / component updates. The extras release has a few more
items. Most people compare AutoPatcher with WU/MU to see what may be missing, if it is important we try to add it - look
at the Hotfix Depot to get an idea - Windows XP SP3 x86 Hotfix Depot

Note: I guess the Hotfix Depot details are being updated so the page is rather bland at the moment.

AutoPatcher updates a system with the given service pack in place - meaning - the service pack is a requirement and
not an included update in the release.

They (service packs) are not included mostly due to the size. APUP wont resume a broken download (it restarts at the beginning)
so unless you have a very fast connection it may be impossible to complete the download due to an error in the connection, a
disconnect on a dialup connection etc.

So I will leave it at - install your OS - install the latest service pack - download the AutoPatcher release for your given OS
and service pack level ie: Windows XP SP3 x86.

Service Pack 3 For XP (x86) Network Installation Package

Just in case you are unsure of how to use APUP.
How To Download/Run APUP

A word of Caution: This is my opinion - when updating a fresh OS install...
When using AutoPatcher to update your system - Don't check everything for installation all at the same time - your asking for trouble.
Be logical - meaning - install important components first, preferably one at a time (remember I said this is my opinion - others disagree)
IE7 or IE8 first - reboot, then .Net Framework (a separate release package) - reboot... and so on. The point being, you want to know the
updates were installed properly before you move ahead - also some updates have issues (require IE) unless the proper version of IE is
installed. Ultimatley it is your choice.

Mike

[Cristiano]

> Note: I guess the Hotfix Depot details are being updated so the page is rather bland at the moment.
my fault. i've forgot that. i'm doing the script to generate the list with the list right now. it shall be done in 1h or so

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[Big Boss]

gUiTaR_mIkE thank you so much for your observation/opinion and facts stated. I DEEPLY appreciate them and will take your words into consideration .