Every month, Microsoft releases updates for its Windows operating systems and other products that come with security improvements and fixes for all kinds of problems and errors that could harm users. Therefore, it is very important that windows system has been updated all the time, however there are some users who cannot update for many reasons. For example, there is no Internet, slow speed, or you just need to bring your grandmother to the village and update the computer there.

Usually, 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, respectively, the amount of the update can be about 5 GB. Therefore, we will analyze how to properly use Microsoft Update Center Catalog to download updates manually, then install it on any computer where there is no Internet. Also, you will have access to microsoft Office, windows server and all microsoft products for manual download of updates.

  • This article will help you.

Download Windows service packs for manual installation

To download these updates, you need to go to the site update center catalog ... And the first thing we will see is a simple site where there is nothing but 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 patch is cumulative. KB4016637 Windows 10. We can download updates to a USB flash drive and then install them on another computer where there is no Internet.

We can click, for example, with the mouse on the name itself and see the Overview and information that includes this update package.

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 be downloaded.

Thus, we can download any updates for any systems, be it windows 7, windows 10, windows 8.1. We take our downloaded file and simply move it to a USB flash drive, cd card, or even to a mobile phone. We connect the device on which our file and click on itself executable file... In short, they inserted a USB flash drive into another computer and double-clicked the downloaded file.

How to use Microsoft Update Catalog if you 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 to this system, and click the sorting "Last update".

How to find out what updates are installed in Windows

In all Windows versions 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.

Since release Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft has greatly improved the OS, now users can update their computer. Listed below are the steps on how to accomplish these renewal as well as additional recommendations for computer updates.

Microsoft Windows Update

If you are running Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP or later Microsoft version Windows, you are eligible to update Microsoft Windows and the latest drivers through the Microsoft Updates site. To complete this update, follow the steps below.

Note: corporate network users and users of illegal copies of Microsoft Windows may not be able to perform Microsoft updates. If you are on a corporate network, contact system administrator if you are worried about updating your computer. If you are running an illegal copy of Microsoft Windows, we recommend purchasing a Microsoft Windows license.

  1. Visit http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com, clicking this link will open a new window for you. To view this page use Internet Explorer.
  2. On the Microsoft Windows Update page, select the View and search for updates option. You will be prompted to install the plugin, click Yes. Without installing this plugin, you will not be able to install updates.
  3. Microsoft will collect information from your computer to know which software needs updating. There are several urban legends that Microsoft collects data on all programs installed on your computer and detects illegal software, copies programs from your computer, and copies all your confidential information. All this is not true. Unless otherwise stated in the Microsoft Privacy Statement. Microsoft collects information about the version of your operating system, product key, Internet version Explorer, Others Version Numbers Microsoft programs which need to be updated, the identification numbers of the hardware devices installed in the computer, as well as the regional and language settings.
  4. After Windows finishes scanning, you will see available updates for your computer. It is highly recommended that you first update any critical updates and service packs that are available. In some cases, you will only be able to make a few critical or Service Pack updates.
  5. Microsoft updates drivers for only a few devices. To update the rest of the drivers, go to the device manufacturer's website.

Note: When prompted to restart your computer, restart your computer. This is a very important step, and in some cases it may take several times before you finish all Windows updates. After restarting your computer, be sure to visit the Windows update page again to make sure everything required files loaded.

Microsoft Windows XP and later users

Microsoft Windows XP Home and Professional users have the option to automatically update their computer.

Other hardware drivers

To get the most out of your computer, make sure you use latest version drivers for hardware devices in your computer.

Can't view the Windows Update page

Below are some reasons if you are unable to view the Microsoft Windows Update page.

  1. You did not open Microsoft Windows Update in Internet Explorer.
  2. If you are on a corporate network, your administrator has disabled this feature. If so, then you should receive a message stating that Windows Update is disabled.
  3. Deleting your Internet history.
  4. You are using a non-licensed copy of Microsoft Windows.

Every time after installing updates on the computer, problems occur

Although Microsoft tests updates before they are released with numerous computer configurations, you may experience problems after installing the updates. Typically, these problems are caused by other programs, unique configurations, or third-party drivers.

If you have installed updates and you have problems that are still documented on the computer and on the Microsoft help site, try uninstalling the updates through Programs and Features (Add or Remove Programs) in the Control Panel, read below about uninstalling.

  • Temporarily disable all virus protection programs.
  • Disable all programs running on your computer.
  • Do not use your computer while installing updates.
  • Clear internet history and cache.
  • If you run into problems after installing a driver update, we recommend that you try updating your drivers from your hardware manufacturer and not Microsoft.
  • If the update is not critical, do not install updates immediately after they have been released. In some rare cases, Microsoft finds issues with updates after they are first released that can lead to problems with your computer.

If you still have problems after installing updates, we strongly recommend that you update the rest of your software, check for patches and any other software fixes.

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On a Mac? See Check for Office for Mac updates automatically.

Select your version of Office:

Later versions of Office

1. Open any Office application, such as Word, and create a new document.

2. Go to the section Accountfile _rt_ (or Office account if you've opened Outlook).

3. In the section Product details select items Update options > Refresh.

Note: You may need to click Enable updates if you don't immediately see the commands Refresh.

4. After Office finishes searching for and installing updates, close the window with the message " Are you alright".

In the menu buttons Update options you can also select the item Disable updates or View Updates(previously installed).

Office in the Microsoft Store

If you purchased Officefrom Microsoft applications Store on a Windows device, you can update Office from the same location!

Note: If after pressing the button Get Updates the message "You are completely ready" will appear, which means that you have already installed all Latest updates.

Office 2013

2. Select File > Account(or Office account in Outlook 2013).

3. In the section Product details press the button Update options.


Watch the video for steps to follow.

4. Click Enable updates if this option is available.


5. To manually check for and install Office updates, select Update now.

6. After Office finishes searching for and installing updates, close the window with the message " Are you alright".

Does not work? Try this:

Office 2010

    Please select File > reference > Check for Updates.

    Select a team Install updates or Check for Updates... If both commands are not available, follow the additional steps indicated in the pop-up window that appears after clicking Check for Updates.


Does not work? Try this:

Office 2007

Thank you for using Office 2007. If you are looking for updates, support for Office 2007 has ended.

To take advantage of new features and get the latest security updates, we recommend that you get the latest version of Office.



As you know, the Russian version of Office 2016 for Windows was released the other day, so if you are an Office 365 subscriber (and you have a desire to try trial version), then you have the opportunity to upgrade to new version right now.

The upgrade process is fairly straightforward. We'll look at it briefly now. Note that starting an update from an already stopped Office 2013 application will not work. In addition, you can already buy a new one Office suite 2016 in the Microsoft online store both with and without a subscription. The prices will certainly crush you.

What do you think - is it worth updating? Considering the fact that you work with documents on Windows and in OS X, then it is unambiguous that you need to update (what is there, what is there - there will be one office). If you have Office 365 in your subscription and the 2013 version is installed, then this is even better - the settings will be saved, and to see the new product, and even hopefully without bugs, is a pleasure.

Update process

In order to complete the update process, you need to go to the official website https://products.office.com/ru-RU/ and go to your account to which you have registered a subscription.

When you visit the page account, on it you can see the button " Installation"By clicking on which the next page will appear, where you can start the installation process.


As a result, the new installer will be downloaded, and it will automatically download and install new ones. Office applications 2016, will replace all existing 2013 programs. Download and installation takes approximately 20-25 minutes.


From the link above, you can install a free new trial version of Office 2016 by going to the "Learn about what's new" section.

What's new in Office 2016?

Unfortunately, it is not possible to describe everything that appeared in Office 2016, since it was not yet possible to use this version in full, so if you want to know about everything that has appeared in Office 2016, you can go to the product website.


And for you, I will write a few points:
  • More adequate functions of joint work on documents;
  • Integration with Windows 10;
  • Handwriting formulas (works great judging by the demos);
  • Automatic data analysis (I did not understand this);
  • Intelligent hints, search for definitions on the Internet, etc.

This material is addressed to all conservative comrades who still use MS Office 2007 and younger, but are timidly thinking about switching to a new, 2010 version.

Updating is very simple: download the distribution kit you need from the official Microsoft website or use installation disc if you have one.

It is not necessary to uninstall the existing 2007 package before installing 2010.

There are several versions for PC MS Office 2010, this is:

In addition, there is also a version for mobile devices under OS control Windows Phone- Office Mobile 2010, as well as for collaboration with documents in the “cloud” - Office 365 (Web Apps) and Office 2010 for Mac.

Almost all of these editions are available for purchase online and can be downloaded from the developer's official website. Exceptions to the above editions are Office Standard, Office Professional Plus (for corporate clients) and Office for Students (only for educational institutions). During the installation process, the downloadable editions of MS Office do not have to be activated. In this case, the so-called “grace period” for using the product will be 30 days. Quote:

Activation, grace period and limited functionality

To get access to all the features of the product, you need it activate... Microsoft Product Activation is a copyright protection technology that verifies the licensing of software products.

Activation This process verifies that the product key specified during installation is allowed to be used on the eligible computers under the license terms.

Grace period Without entering a valid product key, you can use the software for 30 days. This period is called the grace period. During the grace period, some features and programs may not be included with the product you purchased. After entering a valid product key, only the features and programs that were purchased will be present.

Reduced functionality mode After the grace period has expired, unless a valid product key is entered, the software product enters reduced functionality mode, similar to demo mode. In this mode, it is impossible to save changes in documents and create new documents, and other features can be disabled. Existing files or documents are not harmed while running in reduced functionality mode. After you enter your product key and complete activation, all features of the purchased software product will work.

To check the activation status of your MS Office 2010 office suite, open any of its components (for example Word or Excel), click the “File” menu and select the “Help” section:

If the program is activated with a legitimate key, the text you saw in the previous screenshot will be missing:

To check the activation status of MS Office 2007, the path is different (for example, Word): Menu - Options - Resources - Activate Microsoft Office:

Interesting observation: Windows Update, configured on my automatic search and the installation of updates, regarding the SP3 package for MS Office 2007, I was silent as a partisan until I downloaded and started its installation forcibly.

Further, in order not to indulge in lengthy descriptions of all the many aspects of using MS Office, I propose to go to the FAQ page, where everything is detailed and along the way I will give a couple more useful links that might come in handy:

Using the disk with the distribution kit, the current installation can be changed, removed, restored (in case of malfunctions in the operation of components) and activated:

By the way, regarding reactivation with a different key, there is a small trick:

For reference: open the registry editor and go to the branch:

  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ Office \ 14.0 \ Registration

We delete the entry in it DigitalProductID and Current, then we launch any office application, Office 2010 will immediately require you to enter a license number, enter, (the office distribution kit must be inserted into the drive), the office quickly configures a new number and that's it.

Naturally MS Office 2010 opens and edits all files created in previous office suites. Changing file associations is involved:

Well, a few snapshots of individual components of the 2010 version, for those who have not seen it yet.

PowerPoint:

File menu:

In conclusion, it remains to say that in addition to the extended and improved functionality, MS Office 2010 began to work even faster. The opening of any document takes place in a split second. A worthy replacement for its predecessor in this regard, especially for a PC with a weak configuration.

Naturally, with this article with "funny pictures", I did not open America to anyone. The package has been released for a long time and only the laziest Chukchi it blogger has not written about it. I just talked (and, perhaps, with unnecessary details) about how you can update an existing installation of the office suite to the latest for today - the 2010th version.