Helpful information for users and system administrators who accessed the Microsoft Update catalog using Internet Explorer or through workarounds for other browsers - now the catalog works correctly in any modern browser.

Just go to home page directory in your browser - Microsoft Update Catalog - and it should display without problems.

When testing a resource in Chrome browsers, Firefox, Opera and Vivaldi, no problems were identified and everything worked perfectly. However, the directory does not work in Microsoft Edge because its pages run a script that checks whether Edge browser and if the answer is positive, it terminates the connection.

More likely, this problem will be resolved soon. Search works great on the new site, just enter a search term such as “Windows 10”, “KB3193713” or “Internet Explorer” to get all the relevant entries in a table view.

After that, finding the right patch will not be difficult. Patches are designed for different operating systems and processor architectures, so it is important to choose a compatible patch for the OS you need to update.

The way you download updates has changed slightly compared to the Internet Explorer version. Now, instead of adding several updates to your cart, you need to use the direct download link that appears in the list of available patches.

The new method may be a little confusing for the user because Microsoft displays a list of several downloadable files on these pages.

The differences between downloads can be difficult to determine. If the x64 prefix is ​​an indicator of architecture, then it is impossible to identify other differences. The download page does not list file sizes supported by the OS or provide other information that may be helpful in selecting the correct file.

For example, in the screenshot above it is difficult to tell the differences between the second and third update. Once you download them, you will find that they are identical and install the same Silverlight update.

This approach requires improvement. Microsoft should take care of adding detailed information on the download page to help users with their selection.

Conclusion

Given that Microsoft has become more focused on the Microsoft Update catalog and less focused on the Microsoft Download Center, support for modern browsers is an expected change.

I wonder if Microsoft will pause update downloads on the Download Center site now that the catalog site has become compatible with popular browsers.

A common situation that many people face after Windows reinstallation 7 or resetting a laptop with pre-installed Windows 7 to factory settings - subsequent downloading and installation of all released Windows 7 updates, which can take a really long time, prevent you from turning off the computer when necessary and fray your nerves.

However, there is a way to download all updates (almost all) for Windows 7 once in the form of one file and install them all at once within half an hour - Convenience Rollup Update for Windows 7 SP1 from Microsoft. Learn how to use this feature step by step in this manual.

Preparing for installation

Before proceeding directly to installing all updates, go to the “Start” menu, right-click on “Computer” and select “Properties” in the context menu.

Make sure that you have Service Pack 1 (SP1) installed. If not, you need to install it separately. Also pay attention to the bitness of your system: 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64).

If SP1 is installed, go to https://support.microsoft.com/ru-ru/kb/3020369 and download the “April 2015 Servicing Stack Update for Windows 7 and Windows Sever 2008 R2” from there.

After installing the servicing stack update, you can begin installing all Windows 7 updates at once.

Download and install Windows 7 Convenience Rollup Update

The Windows 7 Convenience Rollup is available for download from the Microsoft Update Catalog site under number KB3125574: http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=3125574

Here you should keep in mind that you can open this page in a workable form only in Internet Explorer (and latest versions, that is, if you open it in IE, pre-installed in Windows 7, you will first be prompted to update your browser, and then enable the add-on for working with the update catalog).

In case, for some reason, downloading from the update catalog is difficult, below are direct download links (in theory, the addresses may change - if it suddenly stops working, please notify me in the comments):

After downloading the update (which is a single standalone update installer file), run it and just wait for the installation to complete (depending on the performance of your computer, the process may take different times, but in any case, it will take significantly less time than downloading and installing updates one at a time).

Finally, all that remains is to restart the computer and wait for the update setup to take place when turning it off and on, which also does not take too long.

Note: this method is used to install Windows updates 7, released before mid-May 2016 (it’s worth noting that not all of them - some of the updates, the list is on the page https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3125574, Microsoft for some reasons did not include into the package) - subsequent updates will also be downloaded through the Update Center.

Every month, Microsoft releases updates for its Windows operating systems and other products, which come with security improvements and fixes for all kinds of problems and errors that can harm users. Therefore, it is very important that the windows system is updated all the time, however, there are some users who are unable to update due to many reasons. For example, there is no Internet, slow speed, or you just need to take your grandmother to the village and update her computer there.

Typically, Windows updates are automatically downloaded to computers when they connect to the Internet via Windows Update . Many users find it difficult to download a patch of about 1 GB without problems and they accumulate many times, so the update amount can be about 5 GB. Therefore, we will figure out how to use it correctly Microsoft Update Catalog to download updates manually and then install them on any computer where there is no Internet. You will also have access to Microsoft Office, windows server and all Microsoft products for manually downloading updates.

• This article will help you.

Download Windows update packages for manual installation

To download these updates, you need to go to the website update center directory . And the first thing we will see is a simple site where there is nothing except the “Find” line in the upper right corner.

The ideal way to use this page is to search directly for the name of the updates, for example the cumulative patch KB4016637 Windows 10. We can download updates to a flash drive and then install them on another computer where there is no Internet.

For example, we can click on the name itself and see the Review and information about what this update package includes.

To download the update, click Download, you will be redirected to another page where you need to click on the link and the update patch will download.

This way we can download any updates for any system, be it windows 7, windows 10, windows 8.1. We take our downloaded file and simply move it to a flash drive, CD card, or even to a mobile phone. We connect the device on which our file is located and click on it executable file. In a word, we inserted a flash drive into another computer and launched the downloaded file by double-clicking it.

How to use Microsoft Update Catalog if we don't know the patch

As I already said, it is better to use this service with the exact name of the update patch, but for example we want to find all the updates windows 10, windows XP, windows 7. Just enter in the search bar windows 7 and you will be given the entire list of updates for this system, and click sorting "Last update".

How to find out what updates are installed in Windows

In all Windows versions open command line and enter the following command:

• wmic qfe list

Watching our patches installed updates kb4022405 and to the left is the installation time.

Windows 7: Open " Control panel", type in the search panel " View installed updates" and select from the list.

Security updates are delivered every other Tuesday, but may be delivered at other times when these updates are critical and necessary to avoid virus outbreaks. Windows Update can be configured to automatically install updates, this ensures that the computer always has the latest updates and is not vulnerable to computer worms and other malware.

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  Microsoft Office Update a pre-existing free Internet service through which the user could find and install updates for the Office products he needed. This service supported updates for Office 2000, Office XP, Office 2003, and Office 2007. On August 1, 2009, Microsoft abandoned this service. Users could now download Office updates only through Microsoft Update. However, Microsoft Update does not support Office 2000, and users with Office 2000 no longer have a way to automatically detect and install updates. But this is not so important for Office 2000 users, because the product is no longer supported and no new updates are released anyway. However, this may cause restrictions for those users who want to install Office 2000 again.

  Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, and Windows 7

  To manually download and install necessary updates, the user can use the Microsoft update catalog by entering the update number in the search box.

  Statistics

  As of 2008, Windows Update has approximately 500 million users, searches for updates approximately 350 million times per day, and serves an average of 1.5 million concurrent connections to client computers. On the second Tuesday of the month (the day Microsoft releases Windows security updates), the outgoing traffic from the Windows Update server can exceed 500 gigabits per second. Approximately 90% of all users automatic update use Windows application Update, and the remaining 10% get updates through the Windows Update website.

  Any operating system, like software products, must be updated some time after installation. Updates are released for:

  • security system fixes;
  • ensuring compatibility with newly introduced computer components on the market;
  • program code optimization;
  • increasing the performance of the entire system;

  If Windows Update is turned on and some software components Systems that are associated with the update service require updates for it to function, then these updates must be installed before checking, downloading and installing any other updates. These required updates provide bug fixes, improvements, and compatibility with Microsoft servers that support the service. If the update service is disabled, then receive updates for operating system will be impossible.

  Updates are additions to software designed to prevent or fix problems and improve the performance of your computer. Windows security updates help protect against new and existing threats to your privacy and the stability of your computer. The best way to get security updates is to turn on Windows automatic updates and always stay up to date with the latest security issues and let the operating system take care of its own security. This article will focus specifically on Windows Update.

  It is advisable to update your computer as often as possible. In this case of using automatic updates, the Windows operating system installs new updates as soon as they become available. If you do not install updates, your computer may be at risk of security risks, or unwanted problems with Windows or programs may occur. Every day more and more new malware appears that exploit vulnerabilities in Windows and other software to cause damage and gain access to your computer and data. Updates to Windows and other software can fix vulnerabilities soon after they are discovered. If you wait to install updates, your computer may become vulnerable to such threats.

  Updates and software from Microsoft for Microsoft products are a free offer from support, so you don't have to worry about being charged additional fee for ensuring the reliability of your system. To find out whether updates for other programs are free, contact the applicable publisher or manufacturer. When downloading and installing updates various programs Standard local or long distance charges may apply depending on internet connection type telephone conversations, as well as fees for using the Internet. Because updates are applied to Windows and programs installed on the computer regardless of who uses them, once the updates are installed, they will be available to all users of the computer.

  All updates are divided into: important, recommended, optional and major. The following is their description:

  • Important updates provide significant benefits in security, privacy, and reliability. They should be installed as soon as they become available and can be installed automatically using "Windows Update".
  • Recommended updates may fix minor problems or make your computer easier to use. Although these updates are not intended to correct significant problems with your computer or software, Windows software, their installation can lead to noticeable improvements. They can be installed automatically.
  • Optional updates include updates, drivers, or new Microsoft software that make your computer easier to use. They can only be installed manually.
  • Other updates include all updates that are not part of the Important, Recommended, or Optional Updates.

  Depending on the type of update in "Windows Update" The following options are offered.

  • Security updates. These are publicly distributed patches for vulnerabilities of certain products. Vulnerabilities vary in severity and are listed in the Microsoft Security Bulletin as Critical, Important, Moderate, or Low.
  • Critical updates. These are publicly distributed fixes. certain problems, which are associated with critical non-security errors.
  • Update packages. Tested kits software, which includes hotfixes, security updates, critical updates, regular updates, and additional fixes for issues discovered during internal post-release testing. Service packs may contain a small number of user-requested design or feature changes.

  Introducing Windows Update

  "Windows Update" can be opened in the following ways:

  • Click on the button "Start" to open the menu, open "Control Panel" and from the list of control panel components, select "Windows Update";
  • Click on the button "Start" to open the menu, open "All programs" and select from the list "Windows Update";
  • Click on the button "Start" to open the menu, in the search field or enter wuapp.exe and open the application in the results found.

  You can also create an icon and place it on your desktop. To do this we will do the following:

  1. On the desktop, click on the right button to display the context menu. In the context menu, select the command "Create", and then "Label".
  2. In field “Specify the location of the object” enter cmd /c wuapp.exe and press "Further";
  3. Name the shortcut "Windows Update" and click on "Ready";
  4. Go to object properties and in the dropdown list "Window" select "Collapsed into an icon";
  5. Click on the button "Change icon" and in the field "Look for icons in the following file" enter %SystemRoot%\System32\wucltux.dll;
  6. Click "OK".

  The first screenshot shows the Windows Update dialog:

  Check for updates

  To check for updates, do the following:

  
  

  As you can see in the previous screenshot, both important and non-essential updates can be displayed. If there are only optional updates available, the button "Install updates" is not displayed, you need to select the item “Optional updates: xx pcs. available", where xx is the number of additional changes. Then press the button "OK". Important updates help make Windows and your entire computer more secure and should be installed. Optional updates are most often updates to device drivers or programs that do not significantly affect their operation. You can install optional driver updates if they introduce new features (such as additional languages) or if existing drivers or programs are unstable.

  You can specify the frequency of checking for updates. Using the following tweak, you can specify the time period in hours between searches available updates. The true wait time is determined by subtracting 0 to 20 percent from the stated time. For example, if this policy sets detection to 20 hours, then all clients to which this policy is applied will check for updates at 16-20 hour intervals.

  Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 "DetectionFrequencyEnabled"=dword:00000001 "DetectionFrequency"=dword:00000014

  Get updates for other Microsoft products

  Along with operating system updates, you can also receive updates for other Microsoft programs, including updates for Microsoft Office, and notifications about new Microsoft software. In order for the update center to inform you about the availability of updates for other programs, you need to do the following. In the left area "Windows Update" select "Settings". Then, under Microsoft Update, select the "When you update Windows, provide updates for Microsoft products and check for new optional Microsoft software" checkbox. If for automatic receipt Windows updates are already in use "Microsoft Update", the Update Center will automatically open and display the update status.

  If you uncheck the box, then the next time you start setting up parameters, this option will no longer be available. To make this option available, you need to do the following:

  

  Once you do this, the option “When you update Windows, provide updates for Microsoft products and check for new optional Microsoft software” will reappear in the Windows Update settings settings.

  Some programs, for example antivirus programs and detection programs spyware, contain a link that allows you to check for updates while in the program itself, or they offer subscription services and notifications about the availability of new updates. We recommend that you check for updates for security-related programs and the programs and devices you use most often first.

  Selecting how to install updates

  Microsoft provides the user with a choice of how to install updates. In the operating room Windows system 7 the same as in the operating system Windows Vista, there are four modes. In order to change the way updates are installed, you need to open "Windows Update", in the left area select "Settings" and in the dialog in the drop-down list "Important Updates" choose the method that suits you most.

  Methods for installing updates:

  Install updates automatically

  To ensure that Windows installs important updates as they become available, you should turn on automatic updates. Important updates provide significant benefits, such as improved security and reliability. You can also configure Windows to automatic installation Recommended updates to fix minor problems and make your computer more efficient. Optional updates are not downloaded or installed automatically.

  If automatic updates are not enabled, you should check regularly for new updates.

  If selected auto mode, then updates are installed by default at 3:00. If your computer will be turned off at the designated time, you can install updates before turning it off. If your computer is in power-saving mode (sleep mode) and connected to a power source at the designated time, Windows will wake it long enough to install updates. However, if your computer is running on battery power, Windows will not install the update. Instead, Windows will try to install them during the next scheduled installation.

  Using the following registry setting, you can determine whether "Windows Update" Use Windows power management capabilities to automatically wake the system from hibernation if there are updates scheduled for installation. Windows Update will automatically return the system to normal mode only if it is configured to install updates automatically. If the system is in hibernation when the scheduled installation time arrives and there are updates that need to be applied, then "Windows Update" will use Windows power management capabilities to automatically wake up the system and install updates.

  The system will not wake up from hibernation if there are no updates to install. If the system is running on batteries when "Windows Update" wakes it up from hibernation, updates will not be installed, and the system will automatically return to hibernation mode after 2 minutes.

  Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 "AUPowerManagement"=dword:00000001

  To schedule the automatic installation of Windows updates, do the following:

  • Open "Windows Update", in the left area select "Settings";
  • In dialogue "Choose how you want to install Windows updates" in the dropdown list "Important Updates" select mode;
  • In dropdown lists "Install updates" choose the time that suits you:

  

  Or use the registry tweak:

  Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 "ScheduledInstallDay"=dword:00000002 "ScheduledInstallTime"=dword:00000008

  where is the parameter ScheduledInstallDay is responsible for the day of the week, and the parameter ScheduledInstallTime- during the installation of updates.

  With automatic updates set up, there's no need to search online for updates, and you can be sure you're not missing important updates. Windows fixes. Windows will automatically check for availability latest updates for computer. Depending on which Windows Update options you select, Windows may install updates automatically or only notify you when they are available.

  You can also specify whether the Automatic Updates service will install some updates without interruption Windows Services and without restarting Windows. If you apply the following registry setting, Automatic Updates will immediately install such updates when they are downloaded and ready to be installed.

  Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 "AutoInstallMinorUpdates"=dword:00000001

  Download updates, but installation decisions are made by me

  If you select this mode, updates will be automatically downloaded, but you will make the decision about installation. After selecting this Windows mode recognizes your Internet connection and uses it to automatic download updates from the website "Windows Update" or . When the download starts, an icon appears in the notification area on the taskbar. Once the download is complete, a message appears in the notification area. After the message appears, you need to left-click on the component icon "Windows Update" or on the text of the message. To refuse installation of a downloaded update, click the button "More details" and uncheck the box next to the appropriate update. To install the selected updates, click the button "Install". You can also set Windows to automatically install recommended updates to fix minor problems and help you use your computer more efficiently. Optional updates are not downloaded or installed.

  Look for updates, but the decision to download and install is made by me

  This method is convenient for experienced users who monitor updates and install them selectively. Windows recognizes that you are connected to the Internet and uses it to look for updates on the Web site "Windows Update" or on the website "Microsoft Update". When the required update is found, a message and a component icon appear in the notification area on the taskbar "Windows Update".

  

  To view the updates found, click on the icon or message. To refuse to download a specific update, you need to uncheck the box next to it in the dialog "Select updates to install", as shown in the following screenshot.

  To download selected updates, click the button "OK" and then in dialogue "Windows Update" you need to press a button "Install updates". Immediately after clicking the install updates button, Windows Update begins downloading the selected updates.

  Component icon during loading "Automatic update" hides from the taskbar and moves to the notification area. If you hover your mouse over it, a download status message will appear. After the updates are downloaded, the system creates a restore point in case the updates lead to a system crash or to be able to roll back to the installation of the updates.

  Once the restore point is created, Update will begin installing the downloaded updates.

  Once the download is complete, a message appears in the notification area indicating that the updates are ready to install.

  Don't check for updates

  You can also use a registry tweak to select how to install updates, the listing of which is given below:

  Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 "AUOptions"=dword:00000002

  where is the parameter AUOptions is responsible for the mode of how updates are installed. To select the mode "Install updates automatically" the parameter value must be specified as 00000004, for the mode “Download updates, but installation decisions are made by me” the value must be set to 00000003 to select “Seek updates, but the decision to download and install is mine.” the value should be 00000002, and for "Don't check for updates"- value 00000001.

  Installing updates manually

  Updates that the operating system downloads from the Microsoft update server are located in the %SystemRoot%\SoftwareDistribution\Download folder as *. cab files, and updates are not permanently stored there, since the folder is automatically cleared from time to time. If you like to install all updates manually, in most cases you will not need this folder at all. But sometimes you have to install updates from cab files. To do this, you can use a small bat file, the listing of which is given below:

  @echo off setlocal Set "TempDir=cabtmp" Set "Log=Log.txt" mkdir "%TempDir%" For %%i In (*.cab) Do (expand "%%i" -f:* "%TempDir% " && Echo>> "%Log%" %Time:~0,-3%^>^> "%%i" expansion - OK || Echo>> "%Log%" %Time:~0,-3% ^>^> "%%i" expansion - FAIL Echo - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Echo Installing %%i%. Please wait. pkgmgr /ip /m:"%TempDir%" && Echo>> "%Log%" %Time:~0,-3%^>^> "%%i" installation - OK || Echo>> "%Log%" %Time:~0,-3%^> ^> "%%i" installation - FAIL del /f /s /q "%TempDir%") rd /s /q "%TempDir%" Echo - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Echo Operation completed Echo Log file created as %Log% Echo System log can be found at %WINDIR%\logs\cbs\Cbs.log Echo Now you may close this window pause

  You just need to place this bat file in the same directory where the cab file with the update is located and run it. To complete the update, you just need to press any key after completing the installation. Creates in the current directory log file, in which you can see which updates from cab files have been installed.

  Reboot after installing updates

  After installing some important updates, you need to restart your computer. For example, before checking the availability of updates, you may need to install an update to the service itself "Windows Update". Such updates cannot be installed while Windows is running, so to complete the update process you should save the files, close everything open source software and restart your computer. If you install such an update and re-open "Windows Update", then even when you click on the link "Search for updates" located in the left area, we will still see the following dialog content:

  Also, after installing such updates, a notification will appear every 10 minutes indicating that you need to restart your computer to complete the installation of updates.

  

  The waiting period before displaying a new invitation to reboot according to a schedule can be changed using a drop-down list, as well as using a registry tweak. If this option is disabled or not specified, the standard interval of 10 minutes is used (in in this example- 30 minutes):

  Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 "RebootRelaunchTimeoutEnabled"=dword:00000001 "RebootRelaunchTimeout"=dword:0000001e

  The following registry tweak allows you to set the automatic update service to wait a period before performing a scheduled reboot. When you specify a value for this tweak, a scheduled reboot is performed the specified number of minutes after installation is complete. If this option is disabled or not specified, the default timeout interval of 15 minutes is used.

  Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 "RebootWarningTimeout"=dword:00000019 "RebootWarningTimeoutEnabled"=dword:00000001

  You can also set the Automatic Updates service to not automatically restart your computer during a scheduled installation if you are logged in. Instead, the user will be notified to restart the computer. This can be done using the following registry tweak:

  Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 "NoAutoRebootWithLoggedOnUsers"=dword:00000002

  If there are updates waiting to be installed on the finish button Windows operation A shield icon appears, which can be seen in the following screenshot.

  The following registry setting allows you to control whether the setting appears in the dialog box "Shut down Windows". If you apply this tweak, then the parameter “Install updates and shut down” will not appear in the dialog box "Shut down Windows" when selected from the menu "Start" teams "Shutdown", even if there are updates available to install.

  Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 "NoAUShutdownOption"=dword:00000001

  Usually, if you do not apply the previous registry tweak, the parameter “Install updates and shut down” selected by default in the dialog box "Shut down Windows" when selected from the menu "Start" teams "Shutdown" when there are updates available for installation. But with the help of the following tweak, in the dialog box "Shut down Windows" selected, the default will display the option selected the last time you turned it off (etc.), regardless of whether the option is available “Install updates and shut down” on the list.

  Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 "NoAUAsDefaultShutdownOption"=dword:00000001

  Immediately after starting the computer, if "Windows Update" did not run the scheduled installation, the previously skipped scheduled installation is performed immediately. You can specify the number of minutes after the computer starts to schedule a previously missed installation. This can be done using the following registry tweak (in this case it is set to 15 minutes):

  Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 "RescheduleWaitTimeEnabled"=dword:00000001 "RescheduleWaitTime"=dword:0000000f

  Conclusion

  This article discusses a standard component of the operating system - Windows Update, designed to prevent or fix problems and improve the performance of your computer. Methods for installing updates on a computer and some settings that are responsible for the operation of the update center are discussed. The next part of the article will cover installing driver updates, software notifications and signatures Windows Defender and antivirus software Microsoft software Security Essentials, view the update history and remove updates installed on your computer.