Offline Windows update problem

I'm stuck with an extremely slow dialup service (rural area without broadband) which prevents me from getting larger Window updates via the normal means of allowing Window Update to perform this task. Update sizes of less than 10 mb, I can allow Windows Update to handle. But, I'd like an offline install procedure for the larger updates. I can use a nearby library broadband connection to download the necessary updates to a flash disk, and then install from the flash disk to my pc. The library won't allow any 3rd party applications such as WSUS, but I would be able to download from Microsofts Update Catalog. However, when I dble-click an update file from the flash disk, it installs filne, but, Windows Update shows that the update is still needed after the install. Also, the Check for Updates window hangs after the update installation. Is there a better way to perform this task, or even installation software that will allow Windows Update to recognize the updates ? This would be a non issue problem if I had even normal dialup service, but my connection averages only about 2 kb/s on a good day.

Hi & welcome.

What is the current update state for your system? SP1 or SP2 etc.

You can obtain CD versions of updates from downloads. I know you stated the slow speed issue but I friend could send it to you in the post etc.

Look here for SP1: -

Download details: Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 and Windows Vista Service Pack 2 - Five Language Standalone DVD ISO (KB948465)

Here for SP2: -

Download Details - Microsoft Download Center - Windows Vista Service Pack 1 All Language Standalone CD ISO