Greetings,

Anyone know how to circumvent Windows Update? No.. I'm not trying to avoid the Verification Checker, I just cannot stand the way all the updates aren't singularly listed for download anymore like it was back in the 'good old days'. Personally, I have very little use for Windows Update, but I'd like to grab that WMF malware patch.
Any suggestions?

with winme the windows update lets you choose what you want to install

In XP right-click on your desk top icon for My Computer (you can also do this from Start> Control Panel> Automatic Updates) - either disable completely or choose one of the options available that better suits your needs.

If y'do disable though, windows will place a red shield in your system tray to make you feel guilty every time you use the blessed thing though - using the partial options turns that to amber.

Thanks Mr Anonymous, but you misunderstood me.

I know for a fact that one can download individual Windows Update 'patches' (or hotfixes, or whatever..) without going through Windows Update (which scans your system, checks validation, and then amasses a list...).

I seek to directly download one single file: the Microsoft official WMF patch.

http://www.softpedia.com/progDownload/Microsoft-WMF-Security-Patch-Download-31740.html

leopold99,

Thanks man.... I never would have thought that Softpedia would have had a direct link...

Interestingly, I just found a work-around... you can go to Microsoft Developer Tools and get stuff directly from there.

Cheers.

Thanks Mr Anonymous, but you misunderstood me.

I know for a fact that one can download individual Windows Update 'patches' (or hotfixes, or whatever..) without going through Windows Update (which scans your system, checks validation, and then amasses a list...).

I seek to directly download one single file: the Microsoft official WMF patch.

:o... Oh, right. Sorry old man, my bad, I should learn to read... Looks like Leopolds sorted you out so that's something at least.

All the best,

A ;)

go to the microsoft website and chose what updates you want made and hide other from being updated.... its very simple