Checking for updates slow

[River Valley Computer]

In our workshop we've had the Windows 7 update problems for the last year or so, after doing new installs of 7SP1. Early on we found the Simplix pack, an installer that's updated monthly with all critical updates. Works very well.
https://forums.mydigitallife.info/t...tem-Integrate-hotfixes-into-Win7-distribution
(requires form registration to read post)

That was back in 2103 - is it still current?

 

[fincoder]

is it still current?

As I said, it's updated monthly. Last updated October 16, 2016.

Here is an extract and download link from the MDL forum post.

http://update7.simplix.info/UpdatePack7R2-16.10.16.exe

To install updates on Live Windows 7 System:
Key /Reboot to automatically restart if it is needed.
Key /S for a fully silent install with no windows and messages. Case is significant.
Key /Silent for passive installation - you can see the progress, but the installation is fully automatic.
Key /IE11 installs Internet Explorer 11 and its localization (optional).
Key /Temp= allows you to specify a work location (optional).
Key /SmartFix integrates smartfix program by Simplix in the System Restore. File SmartFix.exe must be placed together with the Pack.


Example:
Run command of choice from elevated Command Prompt (normally Pack should be placed in appropriate Disk or Folder):
-To install automatically and silently all updates, IE11, and restart your computer:

UpdatePack7R2.exe /ie11 /silent /reboot

 

[kestral]

That was back in 2103 - is it still current?

We regularly use Simplex as well, a fantastic time saver to get systems up to date.

We also integrate Simplex into our Win 7 usb install drives which makes fresh installs a lot quicker as all critical updates are merged into the win 7 install process, then only a few updates are required when the system is live to bring it fully up to date, a real time saver on nuke & pave. Well recommended.