WinUpdatesList v1.21Copyright (c) 2004 - 2007 Nir SoferWeb site: http://www.nirsoft.net

Description===========

WinUpdatesList displays the list of all Windows updates (Service Packsand Hotfixes) installed on your local computer. For hotfix updates, thisutility also displays the list of files updated with these hotfixes. Inaddition, it allows you to instantly open the Web link in Microsoft Website that provides more information about the selected update, uninstallan update, copy the update information to the clipboard, or save it totext/HTML/XML file.

System Requirements===================

This utility works on Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, and WindowsXP. On Windows 98/ME, some columns are not displayed, because the relatedinformation is not stored in the Registry as in Windows 2000/XP.

Versions History================

* Version 1.21: o Fixed bug: Crash when running wul.exe with command-line parameters.

* Version 1.20: o Changed Operating System column to Application. o Added filter by application (Windows, .NET, and others) o Added 'Last Modified Time' column. o Fixed Web link for .NET Updates. o Configuration is now saved to cfg file instead of the Registry. o Updates with extra sub-key level (in the Registry) are now displayed properly.

* Version 1.13: A tooltip is now displayed when a string in a column is longer than the column length.* Version 1.12: Added support for Windows XP styles.* Version 1.11: o On Windows 2000/XP: new command-line options that allows you to connect another operating system on local or remote computer. o Computer name is now added to XML and HTML files.

* Version 1.10: o Added support for Windows 98/ME o 'Open Web Link' now opens each link in a new browser window. o Command-Line support.

* Version 1.00 - First Release.

Using WinUpdatesList====================

WinUpdatesList is a standalone program, so it doesn't require anyinstallation or additional DLLs. In order to start using it, just copy itto any folder you like, and run it. If you want, you can also installWinUpdatesList on your computer with uninstall support, by downloadingand running the self-install executable file.

The main window of WinUpdatesList contains 2 panes: The upper panedisplays the list of all updates installed on your computer. When youselect an hotfix in the upper pane, the lower pane display the list offiles installed with the selected hotfix.If you want to get more information about a specific update, select thedesired item in the upper pane, and then from the File menu (or from thepopup menu) choose 'Open Web Link'. This option opens your browser with aWeb page in Microsoft site that provides information about the selectedWindows update.

Notice: Some operations, like saving to file or copying to the clipboard,are performed on the pane that currently has the focus. For example: Ifyou press Ctrl+C while the lower pane is focused, the selected files listwill be copied to the clipboard. If the upper pane has the focus, theselected updates in the upper pane will be copied.

Connecting to another operating system (Windows 2000/XP only)=============================================================

Starting from v1.11, WinUpdatesList provides 2 methods for viewing theWindows Updates of another operating system:1. On local computer: If you have more than one instance of Windows 2000/XP operating system on the same computer, you can view the Windows updates list of the other operating system by using /another command-line parameter. For example: wul.exe /another e:\winnt

The second parameter specifies the Windows folder of the operating system. Be aware that when you use this option, WinUpdatesList loads the Registry of the other operating system as a new hive under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, and than unloads it after you exit from WinUpdatesList.

2. On remote computer: If you have a remote computer with Windows 2000/XP operating system, your can view the Windows updates list of this computer by using /remote command-line parameter. For example: wul.exe /remote \\192.168.0.10 You must connect the remote computer with administrative rights in order that this option will work properly. It's also recommended to enable admin shares (C$, D$, and so on) on the remote computer.

Translating to another language===============================

WinUpdatesList allows you to easily translate all menus, dialog-boxes,and other strings to other languages.In order to do that, follow the instructions below:1. Run WinUpdatesList with /savelangfile parameter: wul.exe /savelangfile A file named wul_lng.ini will be created in the folder of WinUpdatesList utility.2. Open the created language file in Notepad or in any other text editor.3. Translate all menus, dialog-boxes, and string entries to the desired language.4. After you finish the translation, Run WinUpdatesList, and all translated strings will be loaded from the language file. If you want to run WinUpdatesList without the translation, simply rename the language file, or move it to another folder.

Command-Line Options====================

/stext <Filename>Save windows updates list into a regular text file.

/stab <Filename>Save windows updates list into a tab-delimited text file.

/stabular <Filename>Save windows updates list into a tabular text file.

/shtml <Filename>Save windows updates list into HTML file.

/sverhtml <Filename>Save windows updates list into HTML file. (vertical)

/sxml <Filename>Save windows updates list into XML file.

/another <Windows Folder>connect to another instance of operating system on the same computer(Windows 2000/XP only). You can combine this option with one of the saveoptions in order to save the Windows updates list of another operatingsystem.

Examples:wul.exe /shtml c:\temp\1.html /another d:\winntwul.exe /another f:\winnt

/remote <Computer Name>Connect to remote Windows 2000/XP operating system. You can combine thisoption with one of the save options in order to save the Windows updates

list of a remote computer.

Examples:wul.exe /shtml c:\temp\1.html /remote \\comp01wul.exe /another /remote \\192.168.0.101

License=======

This utility is released as freeware. You are allowed to freelydistribute this utility via floppy disk, CD-ROM, Internet, or in anyother way, as long as you don't charge anything for this. If youdistribute this utility, you must include all files in the distributionpackage, without any modification !

Disclaimer==========

The software is provided "AS IS" without any warranty, either expressedor implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties ofmerchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. The author will notbe liable for any special, incidental, consequential or indirect damagesdue to loss of data or any other reason.

Feedback========

If you have any problem, suggestion, comment, or you found a bug in myutility, you can send a message to nirsofer@yahoo.com