Trouble:
You download lots and lots of windows update files from Microsoft. One fine day if your Windows gets ill and need a re-install, you will have to again download all those Windows Updates after a fresh install on windows. It is such a waste of time.
Another case is when you have a computer which is not connected to Internet, what will you do in that case? So the question is:
Can I save the Windows update files for re-use?
Fortunately the answer is Yes! Saving the windows update files on a disk will help you install these files on a fresh installation of windows or to install these updates on a computer which is not directly connected to Internet. For this we can use some tools. Lets see the details of what these tools do and how they work.
Fix:
We came across two tools that save Windows Update Files to disk for future use. Lets see them one by one:
AutoPatcher
AutoPatcher is a tool that will check what all updates you need and will download them for you. It will install the updated and will save them on disk for re-use if needed. To know more about this tool, see this page.
WUtool By MajorGeeks
WUtool is again a windows update tool developed by MajorGeeks. This tool will control the download and installation of windows update files and save Windows Updates files in a special folder. This is a lightweight tool which is very useful. Download link at the bottom of the post.
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Download AutoPatcher | Download WUtool
Comments
WUtool is cool! I’ve been waiting so long for such a utility. Thank you Abhishek.
Hi Abhishek,
Thanks very much.Very good information about patch updation.
Thanks,
Pradeep
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How can i be sure these tools are safe and will not download fake updates?
@ali
If you are suspicious about the source of any kind of software, i would suggest you not to use such softwares. Either try for some legitimate source , else look for some alternative software from a legitimate source.
What about the updates that I have already downloaded? Can I save them now? I am specially worried about Win XP SP3 update. Looking forward to your response.
or check this location in your hard drive
%WINDIR%\SoftwareDistribution\Download\
sir, i hav already update window 7 (about 500 mb)…on very slow speed internet…and it will not possible to update again ……how could i save them in .exe extension for installing windows next time….Looking forward to your response.
I have a problem like harry’s. I’v already update windows 7 (about 469 MB) and looking for a solution to make downloaded files in “%windir%\SoftwareDistribution\Download” Reusable. Advanced thanks.
Dude use the autopatcher for windows 7 …….. go to dis link
https://www.troublefixers.com/update-windows-7-pc-offline-by-downloading-windows-updates-to-another-computer/
Thank you very much
I have my laptop windows xp over the years I have updated 100s of updates to go from SP1 to SP3 and .Netframeworks etc .. I want to how to store all those updates I have in my laptop in an external drive so that I can use them when I go for factory reset. Cheers
I had a problem with my windows 7 that i connect it with internet but an error is occur and it will nt able to surf internet..