Hi David, Probably the easiest way is to get the updates from the Microsoft Download Center. Here is the link for Windows 2000: Microsoft Download Center: Windows 2000: http://tinyurl.com/gutb3 Another method is to use Windows Update, but in a different way than you normally do. There's a link at the top of the Start menu or (All) Programs for Windows Update. Once there: *On the left side of the Windows Update screen, click "Use administrator options". *Click the "Windows Update Catalog" link. *Click "Find updates for Microsoft Windows operating systems". *Select your operating system and RTM (to show all updates). *Click the "Search" button. *Select a "category" of updates (it may take a few minutes to display the updates). *Click the "Add" button to put the updates you want in your download basket. *Click "Go to Download Basket". *Select your Download Location. *Click "Download Now". I suggest you save them to a second hard drive or an external drive if you have one. If not, burn them to DVD/CD. This is nice to have should the need arise to reinstall Windows, or they can be used to update any Windows 2000 computer. Sven Swanson, Sr. The NoSpin Group, Inc. ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Jonathan Justman" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2007 10:41 AM Subject: [PCBUILD] Old Windows 2000 Patches? I plan to stick with Windows 2000 for a while, but I'm afraid that the ex isting security and other patches will become unavailable. I remember th at there are places where I can download standalone copies, but I don't r emember how or where. Can someone remind me? Thanks. David. The NOSPIN Group is now offering Free PC Tech support at our newest website: http://freepctech.com