The latest security bulletin (MS01-054) provides links to WindowsUpdate to obtain the patches for WindowsME and WindowsXP. To obtain access to the patch file without applying the patch to your system, use the following steps: (Please note that the steps below must be performed from a system running the Operating System in question) 1) go here: http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/en/default.asp 2) Click on "Personalize Windows Update" under Other Options in the left nav column. 3) Select to "Display the link to the Windows Update Catalog under See Also" 4) Click the Save Settings" button in the upper right corner of that window 5) "Windows Update Catalog" will now appear in the left nav under See Also. Click this link. 6) In the main window, select "Find updates for Microsoft Windows operating systems" 7) Highlight the product you'd like to see patches for. (in this case, Windows XP Professional) and click the search button in the bottom right corner of that screen. 8) Click on "Critical Updates and Service Packs" in the main window. 9) Locate the patch you'd like to obtain and click the Add button. 10) Click the "Go to Download Basket" button 11) Complete the text box for "Type or browse to the download location of your choice:" 12) Click the "Download Now" button.
