How to Redownload a Vista Update

Windows Vista updates are vital for repairing drivers, system components and improving the overall security of your computer. If you accidentally deleted an update you previously downloaded, or have a damaged update, you can re-download and re-install the system updates in minutes using the built-in updating tool. The Windows Vista updating tool allows you to search for system updates for your computer and re-download them using an easy-to-use wizard.

Instructions

1. Click the Windows "Start" menu and click "All Programs." Scroll up the pop-up menu and click "Windows Update" to launch the system update tool.

2. Click "Check for updates." Windows searches for the updates that are available for your computer. When the process completes, click "Install updates" if you want to install all the available updates. If prompted, type your administrator password and click "OK" to install the updates. Click the "View available updates" option if you want to view all the detected updates and select the specific ones you want to re-download. Select the updates you want to re-download and click "Install." If prompted, type your administrator password and click "OK" to install the updates.

3. Restart your computer to complete the re-download process.

References

• Microsoft Support: Install Windows Updates