It’s a sad sad fact, that there are still many places that do not have a decent broadband connection. Of course, places like Finland, with their 1MB line minimum law, this doesn’t apply to. But for the rest of us – it’s fact!
Many times, when on the road fixing peoples computers, invariably, I have to update a fresh install of Anti-virus software. As you know , this takes forever the first time. To get around this I had been downloading Microsoft’s Security Essentials offline update file. Of course, you have to grab a latest copy before you head, it still saves a lot of time.
Well, it would be great to be able to do this for all the software I install. And now you can.
WSUS Offline
WSUS means Windows Software Update Service. Its an app/software server that allows admins to download one copy of the latest Windows updates, approve it and send it to clients.
WSUS offline.. does this in a similar way but offline of course!!! It’s now at version 6.3 and its a small enough download. Open the ZIP file and extract the contents to a folder on your desktop. Double click your Application file and this is what you get:
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You have many options from here. You can download the files to ISO’s ready for DVD burning or to your USB key.
When you are then on-site, you can load up your offline files and you will something like this:
Head over and grab it so you can continue your conquest for the family hero title!!
Website: WSUSOffline
One Response to “Support Sunday: Update Microsoft Software Offline – IT Techie Tips”
“good post”