Offline Batch Update

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Guogang

Hi, we have some computers with XP that are offline for a few years. Now, we
need to update them all.

I want to be able to download all the updates and burn them to a CD with a
script that can run all the updates and perhaps restart a few times silently
withou human intervention.

Is there some tool/guide on how to do this?

Thanks,
Guogang
 
Microsoft Windows XP Hotfix Installation and Deployment Guide
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/servicepacks/sp1/hfdeploy.asp

How to Install Multiple Windows Updates or Hotfixes with Only One Reboot
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;296861

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Windows XP - Shell/User

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| Hi, we have some computers with XP that are offline for a few years. Now, we
| need to update them all.
|
| I want to be able to download all the updates and burn them to a CD with a
| script that can run all the updates and perhaps restart a few times silently
| withou human intervention.
|
| Is there some tool/guide on how to do this?
|
| Thanks,
| Guogang
 
Thanks for the quick response.

I read the documents. They are great.

But, seems like at lease some IE patches won't be able to be chained
together.

It would be great if you have some suggestion/hint on these questions:

In case of multiple restart, how can I keep track of what has been
installed?
Is there someway to continue update after restart without user login?

Thanks,
Guogang
 
Guogang said:
Hi, we have some computers with XP that are offline for a few years. Now, we
need to update them all.

I want to be able to download all the updates and burn them to a CD with a
script that can run all the updates and perhaps restart a few times silently
withou human intervention.

Is there some tool/guide on how to do this?
Click to expand...

Hi

If you want to handle it by yourself, here are some links that might be of
interest for you:

Unattended, A Windows deployment system
http://unattended.sourceforge.net/

See "How to install hotfixes and applications" under "What next?"


Visual Basic Script Hotfix Installation System:
http://groups.google.com/[email protected]


If you want to script the installs yourself, combine the information at
unattended.sourceforge.net with the information in the following links:

http://groups.google.com/groups?selm=s5gk74srdje.fsf@patl=users.sf.net

http://groups.google.com/[email protected]

Command-Line Switches For Windows Software Update Packages (1)
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=262841

Command-Line Switches for Microsoft Software Update Packages (2)
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=824687

New File Naming Schema for Microsoft Windows Software Update Packages
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=816915
 
if you havent figured it out yet it goes like this.

open a notepad window and type the file name of the patch
for example i have one that does the blaster fix.
i changed the file name for ease of use

blaster.exe -u -z

the -u -z are command line extentions for quiet mode and
no reboot. to find these search the knowlege base for
the article about the perticular patch and it will show
you different ones for every patch. these are the most
common though.
ok once you ve done all that just save it as a .bat file
and save it to the same dir as the patches and run the
batch file and there you have it. you are now installing
all the patches and without restarting. whenever it is
done simply restart the computer or add the reboot
command at the end of the patch and your done.

ty
 
Guogang said:
Hi, we have some computers with XP that are offline for a few years. Now, we
need to update them all.

I want to be able to download all the updates and burn them to a CD with a
script that can run all the updates and perhaps restart a few times silently
withou human intervention.

Is there some tool/guide on how to do this?
Click to expand...

Hi

This one might be relevant for you:

Order the Windows Security Update CD from here:

http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/cd/order.asp


The CD includes Microsoft critical updates released through October 2003
(and SP4 for Windows 2000 / SP1 for Windows XP) as well as information
to help you protect your PC.

Supports Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows 98, and
Windows 98 Second Edition (SE).
 
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