James wrote:

> Hi,
>
> Can any one tell me how to back-up the updates (on to a cd) that have been
> installed on my pc using the automatic update feature. Using windows xp pro
> sp2- I'm not very computer literate and having to download them from a
> dial-up is absoulte torture!
>
> Thanks
> James

You can't after they have been installed. You can download the updates
using the windows update catalog and save them to CD.

HOW TO Download Windows Updates and Drivers from the Windows Update Catalog
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=323166

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Rock
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