How to Manage Large Number of Windows Updates

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After a recent problem, I have done a clean install of Windows Vista 32 bit Business from my installation CD, with SP1 included. Once installed, windows update informec me that there were 130+ updates to install and kept crashing the PC whilst trying to

download them. After several attempts, I reformatted and re-installed windows, then downloaded SP2 immediately. There are still lots of updates to download, but first the newer version of Windows Update installed itself. The new format userpage only allows updates to be sorted

by filesize or by name, so they are not in date order. It seems to me that logically, I ought to install updates in the order that they were released to prevent any conflicts.

Does it matter if updates are not installed in release-date order? What order should I install the updates in? (I've found that by only selecting a few at a time from the list, after much hard work I can at least install them without the PC crashing.)Also, my system is still unstable and I intend to re-load everything again to make sure I didn't make any mistakes. Is it possible to download updates to a folder on another drive to prevent the need for downloading them all again if the same problem persists.Many thanks for your assistance, from a frustrated and inexperienced user!

 

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