How to find patch URLs

[dmarnold]

Hello all,

I'm trying to learn how to find the download URLs for patches.

I just completed an offline update and then went online and Windows Update listed an additional 13 high priority updates.

I wanted to add these to the WSUSoffline updater but I do not know how to find the download URLs for these.

BTW:
I've been searching for a solution like WSUSoffline for a long time and just found you today. THANKS for the program!

[boco]

Search the file in the MS Download Center. It will reveal the URL shortly before download or when starting it.

[dmarnold]

Thanks for the prompt reply boco.

I guess I'm doing something wrong.

I picked an update at random from the "StaticDownloadLinks-wxp-x86-enu" list:
[http://download.microsoft.com/download/A/D/B/ADB61C11-6705-437A-ACAD-CAA9C0200C4C/WindowsXP-KB969084-x86-enu.exe]

When I searched MS Download for KB969084 I got this
[http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=20609]

I'm confused and obviously not looking in the right place.

[boco]

On the ''Thank you for downloading'' page, the ''Start download'' link reveals the direct download URL.

[aker]

Please press the Download-Button and you will be redirected to another Page. There should be a link (for non-WGA Updates) Called "Restart Download" or sonething similar. Right Click it and press "copy link URL"; that's the link you Need to give to wsusou.

[dmarnold]

Thanks boco!

That worked. A little long-winded way to do it...but absolutely works.

Now I have a new project...finding the URLs and attempting to update the download and install scripts.

I love this program.

You folks are gerat!