Microsoft Ceases AutoPatcher Project

[infra_red_dude]

thanks for opening the thread shan

imho you should close this thread again. the discussion aint leading anywhere. all the posts are being repeated wid the same sh!t. there is NO solution/alternative to autopatcher now...... period!

 

[shantanu]

let it be open infra.. there are other mods too.. i hope they take care of these things.. i reported many thread by PM to others too.. ! well i think thet might take action..

 

[anandk]

i think ms wants windows to be updated ONLY thru windowsupdates os ms sites. maybe it does not want the updates re-distributed either thru autopatcher OR magazines OR any other media. that must have been the idea.

while personally i am/was for the autopatcher project, as due to poor download speeds in countries like ours, it offered a great and a fast solution; autopatcher added extras like registry tweaks, etc, which many opted for, which then could have gone on to cause other problems in windows, for some.

all said and done, ms must have had THEIR (on-recored AND off-record) reasons for having discontinued/discouraged a 'popular' project like autopatcher, to extent of being ready to face flak for such a step. the talk of the projects revival, as reported by some, on the net, is PRESENTLY, just wishful thinking.

 

[bigdaddy486]

SAD.............. How can i update the system with my Dial-up connection?

 

[speedrider_100]

See, I personally work for Microsoft ( I am in Third party Microsoft Tech support-Home and corporate users ).

First thing first - In India Updates have never been a problem nor it would be. I guess u understand what am i talking about?
For the Customers of United states - 50% of them don't know what the hell is auto patcher what it does actually? People who knows what is it they never have a problem Because 81% of Americans use Genuine windows (Either OEM or Retail copy).

OK , Let's talk about India - See, 90% of the home users own Pirated versions of windows Which actually never asks for activation n all. Regarding Windows update - as i already said if u are running a Pirated version of windows then you must know very well how to bypass Microsoft WGA? It's Not at all Legal!

Let's talk about Corporate Users and MNC's - See people is Big organization don't bother about these things, they use Geniune copy licenses and own High speed Internet access so You know, they don't bother actually.

So- 1. For pirated user - Sorry either go geniune , or download the updates from www.Microsoft.com - Search - Type the KB Number and download it.
2. and those who have Geniune copies - NO worries at all.!!!!

Suggestions Will be appreciated!!!!

 

[gxsaurav]

^^ Spot on friend....

But, about small & medium business Autopatcher or an offline patching system is indeed good & for that thre are methods already mentioned here.

 

[infra_red_dude]

See, I personally work for Microsoft ( I am in Third party Microsoft Tech support-Home and corporate users ).

First thing first - In India Updates have never been a problem nor it would be. I guess u understand what am i talking about?
For the Customers of United states - 50% of them don't know what the hell is auto patcher what it does actually? People who knows what is it they never have a problem Because 81% of Americans use Genuine windows (Either OEM or Retail copy).

OK , Let's talk about India - See, 90% of the home users own Pirated versions of windows Which actually never asks for activation n all. Regarding Windows update - as i already said if u are running a Pirated version of windows then you must know very well how to bypass Microsoft WGA? It's Not at all Legal!

Let's talk about Corporate Users and MNC's - See people is Big organization don't bother about these things, they use Geniune copy licenses and own High speed Internet access so You know, they don't bother actually.

So- 1. For pirated user - Sorry either go geniune , or download the updates from www.Microsoft.com - Search - Type the KB Number and download it.
2. and those who have Geniune copies - NO worries at all.!!!!

Suggestions Will be appreciated!!!!

i'm assuming you've not gone thru any discussion here. you've completely missed the point, my friend!

 

[mehulved]

What's all the fuss about? Ain't it as simple as
"If you want to use Microsoft's products/services follow their terms or else don't use their products/services."
They are the final authority when it comes to what is permitted/not permitted as far as their products/services go.

 

[gxsaurav]

What's all the fuss about? Ain't it as simple as

"If you want to use Microsoft's products/services follow their terms or else don't use their products/services."

They are the final authority when it comes to what is permitted/not permitted as far as their products/services go.

Well....yeah. Is it so hard to understand?

You wanna have offline updates, you can use 4 method

1) Download all manually

2) Download all via Windows Update & backup the C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download folder

3) Use Offline Updare 3.2 script

4) Use Windows Update Downloader

Mods, plz add this to the first post of this thread

 

[infra_red_dude]

^^^ yes, add one more link to it: *wud.jcarle.com/Default.aspx - Windows Update Downloader

.............and close the thread!

 

[mehulved]

If the problem is still about downloading it then just ask your favourite mags to carry these updates in place of autopatcher, subject to approval by the underlying license.

 

[gxsaurav]

If the problem is still about downloading it then just ask your favourite mags to carry these updates in place of autopatcher, subject to approval by the underlying license.

I have already mentioned that Digit & Chip can give all the updates for Windows XP after SP2 in there original unaltered form as the exe files.

For Windows Vista, again same thing. Just give the apropriate MSU file.

 

[gxsaurav]

thats not GOOD ......... i used only AP .........

U downloaded Autopatcher, a 50 or 100 MB update every month or used to get it with a magzine DVD.

You can download the same updates via the above mentioned steps

Any magzine can bundle them.

 

[mavihs]

I have already mentioned that Digit & Chip can give all the updates for Windows XP after SP2 in there original unaltered form as the exe files.

For Windows Vista, again same thing. Just give the apropriate MSU file.

Nock-Nock!!!!!!! Anybody Home???????
maybe forgot that the magzine can't carry the update as it is illegal.

 

[din]

@speedrider_100

Sir, it will be great

1. If you go through the entire thread before posting something

2. If you provide valid source when you mention % and figures. Else, please add "I think..." before every sentence, coz it is just your assumption and you do not have any source to support it. (regarding 50%, 90% etc)

3. Please, please do not talk for MS as you are not any authority. MS didn't give any warning to the users officially and didn't give a valid reason for stopping Autopatcher. So, please do not reach conclusions before MS make some clarification and please do not announce something thats even MS didn't !!

@gx

LOL, you keep on posting the same thing again and again and again ...

You need not download autoptacher. Do not compare it regarding download etc. Lot of PC magazines around the world carried it

And PCWorld has almost all autopatcher files in a single DVD, so you need not even buy all magazines / all months.

As MS didn't give any official notification to users not to use Autopatcher and no notices given to other sites which distributes Autopatcher and Autopatcher is clean and does not contain any virus / malware etc, I think there is nothing wrong in posting these links.

Anyway by using Autopatcher people will be installing the same updates MS provides and nothing else.

So all those who missed Autopatcher (most will have it in CDs for sure) here are some links which are still active. Again - these are not illegal or that kinda sites. Google for below links.

1. Softpedia Autopatcher Download Page

2. Get Autopatcher Website

3. Techspot Autopatcher Page

4. Those who are still new to Autopatcher - Check the computer magazine CDs. Digit, Chip, PC World - most of these magazines will have it like every month (I mean previous months)

 

[gxsaurav]

Nock-Nock!!!!!!! Anybody Home???????
maybe forgot that the magzine can't carry the update as it is illegal.

Magzine can carry official Windows updates downloaded from Microsoft Download center.

As MS didn't give any official notification to users not to use Autopatcher and no notices given to other sites which distributes Autopatcher and Autopatcher is clean and does not contain any virus / malware etc, I think there is nothing wrong in posting these links.

I know, but what would u prefer now? An alternative or no offline updating at all. In both cases u need to download anyway. Magzine can also give unaltered Microsoft updates.

 

[din]

Yes, you are right. As Autopatcher is not there now, have to go for online updates / other mentioned. for all updates till Aug 2007, can still use Autopatcher too.

 

[iMav]

Autopatcher is back sort of ... din this 1s for u ... a return gift frm gx

follow this link:

*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/showthread.php?p=602450#post602450

 

[din]

Hmm no

This is already discussed in this thread, with links I posted

Check for August 2007 Security Releases ISO Image in the same place - 2.8 GB !!!

Nah, nothing can replace Autopatcher But nothing can be done now too.

 

[iMav]

^^ 2.8 gb is for languages+all versions ... this 1 is only english and weighs only 350 somthing mb