Is there a direct link to SP2 patch files?
- From: "Peter B. Steiger" <see.sig@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 18:16:34 -0700
It's about time for yet another security update, so I went over to the
microsoft.com downloads page. I click on the "download SP2 now" link...
and it tries to install and run Windows Update. In fact, half the
options I click on take me to Windows Update.
I don't want the automatic update. I don't need it. I want one entity in
charge of deciding what files get placed on my computer, particularly my
operating system, and while there may be some question of that entity's
intelligence or sanity, it's sure not gonna be some program from Redmond
that forces itself on me.
So. Is there anyplace I can download the actual patch files as
self-contained EXE/ZIP/whatever so I can launch them at my own discretion,
or am I locked into installing and running the update behemoth just to get
the security patches?
(ps, added later) I did find some path to an "administrator center" that
lets you download a big honkin' 256MB patch so you can roll out your own
update on multiple platforms. Well, at least I can download it without
Windows Update... sigh.
--
Peter B. Steiger
Frustrated in Cheyenne, WY
If you must reply by email, you can reach me by placing zeroes
where you see stars: wypbs_**3 at bornagain.com.
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