Installing Updates on a PC not connected to the internet

[pc nerd]

I want to build a Vista-based media center PC to hook up to my stereo & TV.
It won't be connected to the internet. How do I install updates? Can I copy
updates onto a flash drive that's connected to the internet & then install
the updates on the media center PC? I have a feeling that I already know the
answer.

Thank you.

 

[SG]

Why do you feel you need updates to a system that's not going be connected
to the internet?

 

[Mick Murphy]

Nope. Each computer is different in the updates that it wants.
You are looking for the performance, not security, updates.
When SP1 is up and running for distribution, grab a CD copy of that.
Some time in the 1st half of this year.
It is out now, but not general release yet.

 

[pc nerd]

I have DSL. Will SP1 be available for download?

I have a related question about updates, specifically XP updates. Are they
stored somewhere? I recently reinstalled XP. Do I have the option of backing
up the updates on my hard drive & reinstall them after I reinstall XP?

 

[Not Me]

Some updates are available as stand alone files, like XP SP2.
You can download the ones that are available that way, but many are machine
specific and Windows/Microsoft update is the best source.