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    Microsoft Office Update a pre-existing free Internet service with which the user could find and install updates for the ones he needed Office products. This service supported updates for Office 2000, Office XP, Office 2003, and Office 2007. On August 1, 2009, Microsoft abandoned this service. Now users could download updates for Office only through Microsoft Update. However, Microsoft Update does not support Office 2000, and users with Office 2000 no longer have a way to automatically detect and install updates. But this is not so important for Office 2000 users, because the product is no longer supported and no new updates are released anyway. However, this may cause restrictions for those users who want to install Office 2000 again.

    Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, and Windows 7

    To manually download and install the required updates, the user can use the Microsoft Update Catalog by entering the update number in the search box.

    Statistics

    As of 2008, Windows Update has approximately 500 million users, searches for updates approximately 350 million times per day, and serves an average of 1.5 million concurrent connections to client computers. On the second Tuesday of the month (the day Microsoft releases system updates Windows security), outgoing flow rate s Windows server Update can exceed 500 gigabits per second. Approximately 90% of all automatic update users use Windows application Update, and the remaining 10% get updates through the Windows Update website.

    Every month, Microsoft releases updates for its Windows operating systems and other products, which come with security improvements and fixes for all kinds of problems and errors that can harm users. Therefore, it is very important that the windows system is updated all the time, however, there are some users who are unable to update due to many reasons. For example, there is no Internet, slow speed, or you just need to take your grandmother to the village and update her computer there.

    Typically, Windows updates are automatically downloaded to computers when they connect to the Internet via Windows Update. Many users find it difficult to download a patch of about 1 GB without problems and they accumulate many times, so the update amount can be about 5 GB. Therefore, we will figure out how to use it correctly Microsoft Update Catalog to download updates manually and then install them on any computer where there is no Internet. You will also have access to Microsoft Office, windows server and all Microsoft products for manual download updates.

    • This article will help you.

    Download Windows update packages for manual installation

    To download these updates, you need to go to the website update center directory . And the first thing we will see is a simple site where there is nothing except the “Find” line in the upper right corner.

    The ideal way to use this page is to search directly for the name of the updates, for example the cumulative patch KB4016637 Windows 10. We can download updates to a flash drive and then install them on another computer where there is no Internet.

    For example, we can click on the name itself and see the Review and information about what this update package includes.

    To download the update, click Download, you will be redirected to another page where you need to click on the link and the update patch will download.

    This way we can download any updates for any system, be it windows 7, windows 10, windows 8.1. We take our downloaded file and simply move it to a flash drive, CD card, or even to a mobile phone. We connect the device on which our file is located and click on the executable file itself. In a word, we inserted a flash drive into another computer and launched the downloaded file by double-clicking it.

    How to use Microsoft Update Catalog if we don't know the patch

    As I already said, it is better to use this service with the exact name of the update patch, but for example we want to find all the updates windows 10, windows XP, windows 7. Just enter in the search bar windows 7 and you will be given the entire list of updates for this system, and click sorting "Last update".

    How to find out what updates are installed in Windows

    In all versions of Windows we open command line and enter the following command:

    • wmic qfe list

    Watching our patches installed updates kb4022405 and to the left is the installation time.

    Windows 7: Open " Control panel", type in the search panel " View installed updates" and select from the list.

    Microsoft Update Catalog is a Microsoft service that provides a list of software updates that can be distributed across an enterprise network. Using the Microsoft Update Catalog can be a single point of contact for finding Microsoft software updates, drivers, and patches.

    Microsoft Update Catalog

    Download and save Windows updates

    March 2020 update:

    Now we recommend using this tool for your error. Additionally, this tool fixes common computer errors, protects you from file loss, malware, hardware failures, and optimizes your computer for maximum performance. You can quickly fix problems with your PC and prevent other programs from appearing with this software:

    • Step 1: Download PC Repair & Optimizer Tool(Windows 10, 8, 7, XP, Vista - Microsoft Gold Certified).
    • Step 2: Click " Start scanning” to find problems Windows registry, which may cause problems with your PC.
    • Step 3: Click " Fix everything"To fix all the problems.

    1 Visit the Microsoft Update Catalog website Here

    2 Check for Windows Update Catalog updates Enter your search terms in the search box. You can perform a full text search using keyword, Knowledge Base Article, FRSC Bulletin, Driver Manufacturer, Driver Model, Driver Version, Product and Classification. Choose the right one Windows version. Search or click Advanced Search to refine your search. The list is displayed. Select the updates you want to download. Click "Add" for each selection to add it to your download cart.

    3. download updates. You may be prompted to install an Active-X download control to download files from this website.

    4 Double-click the downloaded updates to install them.

    Administrators can download updates from the Microsoft Download Center or Windows Update Catalog and install them on multiple computers.

    (1), Definition updates and important drivers can be configured for automatic synchronization with your server. You can still import these updates into your application via the catalog Microsoft updates, but depending on how you configured WSUS, SCE, and SCCM, you may not need to import the updates.

    Related videos

    This article is a continuation of the article Update center Windows 7 - detailed guide(Part 1), which described the principle of operation "Windows Update". The previous article examined a standard component of the operating system - "Windows Update", designed to prevent or fix problems and improve the performance of your computer. It also described in detail how to install updates on a computer and some settings that are responsible for the operation of the update center.

    This part of the article will cover installing driver updates, software notifications, and signatures. Windows Defender and antivirus software Microsoft Security Essentials. I'll briefly look at using the Microsoft intranet update service, and I'll also talk about methods for viewing the update history and uninstalling updates installed on your computer.

    Install driver updates, software notifications, and Windows Defender signatures and Microsoft Security Essentials antivirus software

    Installing driver updates

    If you have a device that does not work properly with your computer, you may need to update the driver. The driver is computer program, with which another program (usually operating system) gets access to hardware some device. In general, to use any device (both external and internal) you need a driver. Some devices (such as a graphics card or printer) may require special drivers, usually provided by the device manufacturer. There are three ways to update the driver.

    • Windows Update. May need to be installed automatic download and installing recommended updates from Windows Update.
    • Installing software from the device manufacturer. For example, if a disc came with your device, it may contain software, which installs the driver for this device.
    • . This method is used to install a driver downloaded from the manufacturer's website. You should do this if Windows Update doesn't find a driver for your device and the device didn't come with driver installation software.

    You can check Windows Update at any time to see if updated drivers are found for your existing hardware, especially if you recently installed a new device. You can then install these updated drivers. To install them, follow these steps: To do this, open the update center, click on the link in the left area "Search for updates". If there are updates available, please follow the appropriate links to obtain additional information about every update. Windows Update tells you whether the update is important, recommended, or optional. Each type of update may include drivers. In dialogue "Select updates to install" you need to view updates for existing devices, check the boxes for all drivers that should be installed, and click on the button "OK". Please note that there may not be any driver updates available. On the page "Windows Update" you need to press a button "Install updates". Some updates require you to restart your computer.

    The Microsoft Office software package is actively used in both the private and corporate segments. And it’s not surprising, because it contains in its arsenal the necessary set of tools for comfortable work with documents. We have previously talked about how to install Microsoft Office on a computer, and in this article we will talk about updating it.

    By default, all programs included with Microsoft Office update automatically, but sometimes this does not happen. The latter is especially true in the case of using pirated assemblies of the package - in principle, they may never be updated, and this is normal. But there are other reasons - the installation of the update was disabled or the system crashed. Be that as it may, you can update official MS Office in just a few clicks, and now you will learn how.

    Checking for updates

    In order to check whether an update is available for the office suite, you can use any of the applications included in its composition. This could be PowerPoint, OneNote, Excel, Word, etc.

    1. Launch any Microsoft Office program and go to the menu "File".
    2. Select an item "Accounts", located at the very bottom.
    3. In chapter "Product Details" find the button "Update Options"(with signature « Office updates» ) and click on it.
    4. In the drop-down list that appears there will be an item "Update", which you should click on.
    5. The procedure for checking for updates will begin and, if any are found, their downloading and subsequent installation will begin, just follow the prompts of the step-by-step Wizard. If it is relevant Microsoft version You already have Office installed, the following notification will appear:

    6. So simply, in just a few steps, you can install updates for all programs from the Microsoft office suite. If you want updates to be installed automatically, read the next part of this article.

      Turn automatic updates on or off

      It happens that background installation of updates in Microsoft Office applications is disabled, and therefore needs to be activated. This is done according to a similar algorithm described above.


      Updating Office via Microsoft Store (Windows 8 - 10)

      The article about installing the office suite, which we mentioned at the beginning of this material, also talks about where and in what form you can purchase Microsoft branded software. One of possible options– purchasing Office 2016 in the Microsoft Store, which is integrated into the current versions of the operating system Windows systems. The software package purchased in this way can be updated directly through the Store, and by default, Office, like any other applications presented there, are updated automatically.

      Note: To follow the recommendations described below, you must be logged in to the system with your Microsoft account, and it must match the one used in MS Office.

      1. Open Microsoft Store. You can find it in the menu "Start" or through the built-in search system ( "WIN+S").
      2. In the upper right corner, find the three horizontal dots located to the right of your profile icon and click on them.
      3. In the drop-down menu, select the first item - "Downloads and Updates".
      4. View the list of available updates

        and, if these include Microsoft Office components, click on the button at the top "Get updates".

      5. You can use Microsoft Office this way if you purchased it through the built-in Windows App Store.

        The updates available in it can be installed automatically, along with the operating system update.

      Solving Common Problems

      As already mentioned at the beginning of the article, sometimes various problems arise with installing updates. Let's look at the causes of the most common ones and how to eliminate them.

      Missing Update Options button

      It happens that the button "Update Options", which is necessary to check the availability and receive an update in Microsoft Office programs, is missing in the section "Product Details". This is typical for pirated versions of the software in question, but not only for them.

      Enterprise license
      If the office suite you are using has a corporate license, you can only update it through "Update Center" Windows. That is, in this case, Microsoft Office can be updated in exactly the same way as the operating system as a whole. You can learn how to do this from separate articles on our website.

      Read more: How to update Windows //

      Organization Group Policy
      Button "Update Options" may be absent if the office suite is used in the organization - in this case, updates are managed using a special group policy. The only thing Possible Solution– contacting the internal support service or system administrator.

      MS Office programs won't launch

      It happens that Microsoft Office, or more precisely, the programs included in it, stop starting. Therefore, install updates in the usual way(via options « Account» , In chapter "Product Details") will not work. Well, if MS Office was purchased through the Microsoft Store, then the update can be installed from it, but what to do in all other cases? There is a fairly simple solution, which, moreover, is also applicable to all versions of Windows OS.

      1. Open "Control Panel". You can do this as follows: key combination "WIN+R", enter the command “control” (without quotes) and press "OK" or "ENTER".
      2. In the window that appears, find the section "Programs" and click on the link below - "Remove programs".
      3. You will see a list of all programs installed on your computer. Find Microsoft Office in it and click LMB to highlight it. On the top panel, click the button "Change".
      4. In the window asking you to make changes that appears on your screen, click "Yes". Then, in the Change Current Microsoft Office Installation window, select "Restore", marking it with a marker, and press the button "Continue".
      5. Next, follow the step-by-step prompts. Once the recovery procedure is complete, restart your computer, then launch any Microsoft Office program and update the package using one of the methods described above.
      6. If following the steps above does not help and the applications still do not launch, you will need to reinstall Microsoft Office. The following materials on our website will help you do this:

      Other reasons

      When you can’t update Microsoft Office using any of the methods we’ve described, you can try downloading and installing the required update manually. This option will also be of interest to users who want complete control over the update process.

      1. By clicking on the above link, you will be taken to the page for downloading the latest available updates for programs from Microsoft package Office. It is noteworthy that on it you can find updates not only for the 2016 version, but also for the older 2013 and 2010. In addition, there is also an archive of all updates released over the past 12 months.
      2. Select the update that suits your version of Office and click on the active link to download it. In our example, the Office 2016 option will be selected and the only available update.
      3. On the next page you must also decide which update file you plan to download for installation. It is important to consider the following - if you haven’t updated Office for a long time and don’t know which file is right for you, just choose the most “recent” one located above in the table.

        Note: In addition to updates for the entire office suite, you can download separately current version for each of the programs included in its composition - all of them are available in the same table.

      4. Having selected the required update version, you will be redirected to the download page. True, you will first need to do right choice between 32 and 64 bit version.