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  1. May 26th, 2004, 07:26 PM #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by gazzak
    My question, can these be downloaded to hard disk so I don't have to download them every time I rebuild a W2K or XP box. I'm sure I've read of this here before but a quick search came up with more questions than answers.

    I can't be sure this works on all PC's, but i've found that downloaded patches and hotfixes are usually cached in temporary internet files, just sort by size (they're often the biggest files in there) and copy to another location.
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  2. May 27th, 2004, 01:20 AM #17
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    Quote Originally Posted by Nottingham Nerd
    I can't be sure this works on all PC's, but i've found that downloaded patches and hotfixes are usually cached in temporary internet files, just sort by size (they're often the biggest files in there) and copy to another location.
    Yes you can still do it the hard way if you wish to.
    Autopatcher is updated Monthly and all you do is burn it to CD.Seems to be the easiest method.
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  3. May 27th, 2004, 07:34 AM #18
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    autopatcher is quite a complete application, with cd/dvd covers and all
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  4. May 27th, 2004, 09:52 AM #19
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    Quote Originally Posted by TechZ
    autopatcher is quite a complete application, with cd/dvd covers and all
    Where are the CD/DVD covers at?

    TIA
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  5. May 27th, 2004, 10:01 AM #20
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    This is always useful for WinXP installations: http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=826939
    Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. -Douglas Adams
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  6. May 28th, 2004, 11:56 AM #21
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    when u extract the compressed file, check the folders, its called cd covers, pretty nicely done
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