In a message dated 2/4/2007 10:36:05 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes: Good afternoon! I want to keep using Win2000, maybe even on my next system, but I'm afraid that soon I won't be able to find the necessary MS patches. I seem to remember that there's someplace where I can download the ones I want as freestanding little apps to store somewhere and install later. Can anyone tell me where I can find them? Thanks. David. Hi, Try here _http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/Browse.aspx?displaylang=en&productID=A33A8 64D-A301-4DD8-830C-809D66BD6265_ (http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/Browse.aspx?displaylang=en&productID=A33A864D-A301-4DD8-830C-809D66BD6265) HTH, Peter Hogan [log in to unmask] The NOSPIN Group has added a new feature on our website, web based bulletinboard for questions and answers: Visit our sister website at http://nospin.com