How do I get xp update to download the hardware drivers and not just
install them. I would like to have my own copies for possible later
use.

Beowulf

Try looking in WindowsXP Catalog.
"Serial # 19781010" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> How do I get xp update to download the hardware drivers and not just
> install them. I would like to have my own copies for possible later
> use.
>
> Beowulf

On Fri, 06 May 2005 13:59:33 -0500, Serial # 19781010 <(E-Mail Removed)>
wrote:

>How do I get xp update to download the hardware drivers and not just
>install them. I would like to have my own copies for possible later
>use.
>
>Beowulf

My advice is to NEVER accept drivers from Windows Updates. They are
rarely the most up-to-date drivers. Get them from the hardware
manufacturers website.

From personal experience: If you do not want to screw-up your XP system,
NEVER rely on Windows Updates drivers. You may need to re-install XP
after the driver update!

Always that the time in locating the correctly drivers from the
manufacturer's web site. WHQL certification for the drivers IS RECOMMENDED.
Download them, so you can save them for later use again. Install the
drivers when you have all your "wits" (i.e.: not tired or in a rush).


"NobodyMan" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> On Fri, 06 May 2005 13:59:33 -0500, Serial # 19781010 <(E-Mail Removed)>
> wrote:
>
>>How do I get xp update to download the hardware drivers and not just
>>install them. I would like to have my own copies for possible later
>>use.
>>
>>Beowulf
>
> My advice is to NEVER accept drivers from Windows Updates. They are
> rarely the most up-to-date drivers. Get them from the hardware
> manufacturers website.
>