where are updates not installed stored on computer? are they deleted if not installed?

[Guest Niteowl]

Hi,

 

I was just wondering where the uninstalled updates are stored? I have my

option set to download but not install. If I choose not to install an

update, is it deleted or does it remain saved on my computer somewhere? (in

case I change my mind and want to install it later)

 

thanks,

niteowl

[Guest Niteowl]

oops, additional info - running XP Pro SP2 thanks

 

"Niteowl" <me@somewhere.com> wrote in message

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> Hi,

>

> I was just wondering where the uninstalled updates are stored? I have my

> option set to download but not install. If I choose not to install an

> update, is it deleted or does it remain saved on my computer somewhere?

> (in case I change my mind and want to install it later)

>

> thanks,

> niteowl

>

[Guest MowGreen [MVP]]

Re: where are updates not installed stored on computer? are theydeleted if not installed?

 

WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\Download

They reside there for a period of time that is set in the registry and

then are deleted. There *should* be an offer to install downloads in

that subfolder that have not been installed via Automatic Updates IF the

update was not Hidden.

 

MowGreen [MVP 2003-2007]

===============

*-343-* FDNY

Never Forgotten

===============

 

 

Niteowl wrote:

> Hi,

>

> I was just wondering where the uninstalled updates are stored? I have my

> option set to download but not install. If I choose not to install an

> update, is it deleted or does it remain saved on my computer somewhere? (in

> case I change my mind and want to install it later)

>

> thanks,

> niteowl

>

>

[Guest Niteowl]

thanks for the info...

 

"MowGreen [MVP]" <mowgreen@nowandzen.com> wrote in message

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> WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\Download

> They reside there for a period of time that is set in the registry and

> then are deleted. There *should* be an offer to install downloads in that

> subfolder that have not been installed via Automatic Updates IF the update

> was not Hidden.

>

> MowGreen [MVP 2003-2007]

> ===============

> *-343-* FDNY

> Never Forgotten

> ===============

>

>

> Niteowl wrote:

>

>> Hi,

>>

>> I was just wondering where the uninstalled updates are stored? I have my

>> option set to download but not install. If I choose not to install an

>> update, is it deleted or does it remain saved on my computer somewhere?

>> (in case I change my mind and want to install it later)

>>

>> thanks,

>> niteowl