How To Install And Update Windows Vista SP2 64-bit Beyond Its EOL/ESU Dates

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  1. George King

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    Seems like I need to release Vista2ESD soon as possible :D
     
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  3. ExtremeGrief

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    So it installed ALL updates in the folder right? I can also make it check if ie9 is installed and if not make it auto install. And i can check arch also.
     
  4. ExtremeGrief

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    Is a script like this needed for normal quality/security only updates that aren't on windows update?
     
  5. ExtremeGrief

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    Vista uses install.wim, so I think if we use a windows 8+ boot.wim it should work, right?
     
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    #87 ExtremeGrief, Nov 21, 2021
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    Is the script written by you? Also, i can tweak my script to install more ie9 updates one by one, atm i don't think that will work. Also, why are we only installing .net 4.6.1?
     
  8. ExtremeGrief

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    What is the latest PowerShell version for Vista? PowerShell scripts are way easier than batch.
     
  9. xrononautis

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  11. CaptainSpeleo

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    xrononautis:
    I edited my guide earlier today and added your script for mass installing the post-January 2020 security only quality rollups to November 2021.
    When you have time, take a look at it and see if it looks okay.
     
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  13. ExtremeGrief

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    But why not just install the full rollup which doesn't need the older ones too?
     
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    Why to avoid

    2020-07 Extended Security Updates (ESU) Licensing Preparation Package for Windows Server 2008 for x86-based Systems (KB4575904) ?
     
  15. CaptainSpeleo

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    #96 CaptainSpeleo, Nov 21, 2021
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    xrononautis:
    Thanks for submitting that list of updates.
    I noted which ones that you have and which ones that I don't have.
    The large list is the 22 SOQU updates from February 2020 to November 2021 which has the mass install script included which I made use of yesterday.
    The small list is the 6 additional updates that you have in your list which are from May 2020 to July 2021.
    Can you explain why they are included, and should I add them to the SOQU list and mass install script?

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  17. CaptainSpeleo

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    Yep, KB4575904 will break Windows Update during a "checking for updates" and will cause C8000266 error code to be displayed.
    Fortunately, it can be uninstalled if someone installs it.
    Windows Update will then work normally.
     
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  19. CaptainSpeleo

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    Okay, thanks.
    I'll add those 6 updates to the other 22 updates and the script.
    I'm not sure yet when I'm going to do another text clean install and see how everything goes.
    It hasn't been fun, but it's been a learning experience.