[Sarah M]

How can you tell what patches are installed on a computer? I remember seeing
the Q####### at one point in add / remove programs but now no hot fixes are
listed there.

Thanks.

[Ken Blake]

In news:OBqjlsEaFHA.2308@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl,
Sarah M <none@none.com> typed:

> How can you tell what patches are installed on a computer? I
> remember
> seeing the Q####### at one point in add / remove programs but
> now no
> hot fixes are listed there.



In Add/Remove Programs, make sure the box "Show updates," at the
top of the window, is checked.

--
Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
Please reply to the newsgroup

[Heirloom]

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=155c7c58-102e-47b0-a12a-bfab8cfccc03&DisplayLang=en
Windows XP Patch: Qfecheck.exe Verifies the Installation of Windows XP
Hotfixes
......the above executable from MS will "read" the applied fixes from the Reg
and also tell you if the fix "stuck" or if you need to reapply it. It also
shows if any related files need to be replaced. Normally used by
administrators, however, should work for what you want.
Heirloom, old and hope that helps

"Ken Blake" <kblake@this.is.an.invalid.domain> wrote in message
news:%23Fd0VDFaFHA.2288@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> In news:OBqjlsEaFHA.2308@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl,
> Sarah M <none@none.com> typed:
>
>> How can you tell what patches are installed on a computer? I remember
>> seeing the Q####### at one point in add / remove programs but now no
>> hot fixes are listed there.
>
>
>
> In Add/Remove Programs, make sure the box "Show updates," at the top of
> the window, is checked.
>
> --
> Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
> Please reply to the newsgroup
>

[Joan Archer]

<lol> Now you're really with it, giving answers as well as asking in XP.
See you around <g>
Joan

Heirloom wrote:
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=155c7c58-102e-47b0-a12a-bfab8cfccc03&DisplayLang=en
> Windows XP Patch: Qfecheck.exe Verifies the Installation of Windows XP
> Hotfixes
> .....the above executable from MS will "read" the applied fixes from
> the Reg and also tell you if the fix "stuck" or if you need to
> reapply it. It also shows if any related files need to be replaced.
> Normally used by administrators, however, should work for what you
> want. Heirloom, old and hope
> that helps

[Heirloom]

Thanks, Joan..........but, I boogered one earlier........put out a little
'inappropriate' info......hate it when that happens. Have you used the
Qfecheck app?? I believe the old Belarc Advisor did much the same except
for info on the related files.
Heirloom, old and wears two hats

"Joan Archer" <archer_joan@NOSPAM.com> wrote in message
news:eldsfKIaFHA.1040@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> <lol> Now you're really with it, giving answers as well as asking in XP.
> See you around <g>
> Joan
>
> Heirloom wrote:
>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=155c7c58-102e-47b0-a12a-bfab8cfccc03&DisplayLang=en
>> Windows XP Patch: Qfecheck.exe Verifies the Installation of Windows XP
>> Hotfixes
>> .....the above executable from MS will "read" the applied fixes from
>> the Reg and also tell you if the fix "stuck" or if you need to
>> reapply it. It also shows if any related files need to be replaced.
>> Normally used by administrators, however, should work for what you
>> want. Heirloom, old and hope
>> that helps
>
>

[Wesley Vogel]

Belarc looks like it uses Qfecheck.exe. I use both.

Qfecheck.exe Verifies the Installation of Windows 2000 and Windows XP
Hotfixes
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;282784

I also use SPCheck.exe.

ServicePack Level diagnostic tool (SPCheck.exe).

SPCheck.exe is on the XP CD in the \SUPPORT\TOOLS folder in the SUPTOOLS.MSI
package.

You can also download SPCheck.exe
http://download.microsoft.com/download/6/e/0/6e0b8c10-a71b-44f1-99d5-27f6fc535f5c/xpspchk.exe

How to Use the SPCheck Tool in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q312646

SPVerify identifies the files that are added or replaced when you install
the service pack or hotfix on the computer.

Overview of the SPVerify Tool
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=819035

To download and install SPVerify
http://download.microsoft.com/download/6/1/9/619ceae2-e8c2-4565-b2a0-596c8768cbf1/spverify.msi

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In news:eqLx3RJaFHA.3280@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl,
Heirloom <roland58XX@XXcox.net> hunted and pecked:
> Thanks, Joan..........but, I boogered one earlier........put out a little
> 'inappropriate' info......hate it when that happens. Have you used the
> Qfecheck app?? I believe the old Belarc Advisor did much the same except
> for info on the related files.
> Heirloom, old and wears two hats
>
> "Joan Archer" <archer_joan@NOSPAM.com> wrote in message
> news:eldsfKIaFHA.1040@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>> <lol> Now you're really with it, giving answers as well as asking in XP.
>> See you around <g>
>> Joan
>>
>> Heirloom wrote:
>>>
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=155c7c58-102e-47b0-a12a-bfab8cfccc03&DisplayLang=en
>>> Windows XP Patch: Qfecheck.exe Verifies the Installation of Windows XP
>>> Hotfixes
>>> .....the above executable from MS will "read" the applied fixes from
>>> the Reg and also tell you if the fix "stuck" or if you need to
>>> reapply it. It also shows if any related files need to be replaced.
>>> Normally used by administrators, however, should work for what you
>>> want. Heirloom, old and hope
>>> that helps

"Heirloom" <roland58XX@XXcox.net> schrieb im Newsbeitrag
news:O%23a3WYGaFHA.3536@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=155c7c58-102e-47b0-a12a-bfab8cfccc03&DisplayLang=en
> Windows XP Patch: Qfecheck.exe Verifies the Installation of Windows XP
> Hotfixes
> .....the above executable from MS will "read" the applied fixes from the
Reg
> and also tell you if the fix "stuck" or if you need to reapply it. It
also
> shows if any related files need to be replaced. Normally used by
> administrators, however, should work for what you want.
> Heirloom, old and hope that helps
>
> "Ken Blake" <kblake@this.is.an.invalid.domain> wrote in message
> news:%23Fd0VDFaFHA.2288@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> > In news:OBqjlsEaFHA.2308@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl,
> > Sarah M <none@none.com> typed:
> >
> >> How can you tell what patches are installed on a computer? I remember
> >> seeing the Q####### at one point in add / remove programs but now no
> >> hot fixes are listed there.
> >
> >
> >
> > In Add/Remove Programs, make sure the box "Show updates," at the top of
> > the window, is checked.
> >
> > --
> > Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
> > Please reply to the newsgroup
> >
>
>

[Joan Archer]

No I haven't used the app you mention, I have never had any problems with
updates, mine are all installed as should be. I run Belarc occassionally
and no problems with any showing there and also have MBSA which I run now
and then. My update history at WU is showing OK also.
See you soon, I did notice you in general as well <g>
Joan


Heirloom wrote:
> Thanks, Joan..........but, I boogered one earlier........put out a
> little 'inappropriate' info......hate it when that happens. Have
> you used the Qfecheck app?? I believe the old Belarc Advisor did
> much the same except for info on the related files.
> Heirloom, old and wears two hats
>

[MowGreen [MVP]]

Hey Loom ... long time, no see. You moved on to XP? ;)

MowGreen [MVP 2004-2005]
===============
*-343-* FDNY
Never Forgotten
===============

Heirloom wrote:

> Thanks, Joan..........but, I boogered one earlier........put out a little
> 'inappropriate' info......hate it when that happens. Have you used the
> Qfecheck app?? I believe the old Belarc Advisor did much the same except
> for info on the related files.
> Heirloom, old and wears two hats
>
> "Joan Archer" <archer_joan@NOSPAM.com> wrote in message
> news:eldsfKIaFHA.1040@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>
>><lol> Now you're really with it, giving answers as well as asking in XP.
>>See you around <g>
>>Joan
>>
>>Heirloom wrote:
>>
>>>http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=155c7c58-102e-47b0-a12a-bfab8cfccc03&DisplayLang=en
>>>Windows XP Patch: Qfecheck.exe Verifies the Installation of Windows XP
>>>Hotfixes
>>>.....the above executable from MS will "read" the applied fixes from
>>>the Reg and also tell you if the fix "stuck" or if you need to
>>>reapply it. It also shows if any related files need to be replaced.
>>>Normally used by administrators, however, should work for what you
>>> want. Heirloom, old and hope
>>>that helps
>>
>>
>
>

[Joan Archer]

Hi Mow, haven't you heard about his super new box he's got so many bells
and whistles now <g>
Joan

MowGreen [MVP] wrote:
> Hey Loom ... long time, no see. You moved on to XP? ;)
>
> MowGreen [MVP 2004-2005]

[Heirloom]

Hey Mow!!!
Yup, built a super fast, double throw down XP box........still learning
the intricacies, but, it is quite user friendly, IMHO.
Heirloom, old and the 19" LCD is
nice, too.

"MowGreen [MVP]" <mowgreen@nowandzen.com> wrote in message
news:uyR4nvSaFHA.1044@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> Hey Loom ... long time, no see. You moved on to XP? ;)
>
> MowGreen [MVP 2004-2005]
> ===============
> *-343-* FDNY
> Never Forgotten
> ===============
>
> Heirloom wrote:
>
>> Thanks, Joan..........but, I boogered one earlier........put out a little
>> 'inappropriate' info......hate it when that happens. Have you used the
>> Qfecheck app?? I believe the old Belarc Advisor did much the same except
>> for info on the related files.
>> Heirloom, old and wears two hats
>>
>> "Joan Archer" <archer_joan@NOSPAM.com> wrote in message
>> news:eldsfKIaFHA.1040@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>>
>>><lol> Now you're really with it, giving answers as well as asking in XP.
>>>See you around <g>
>>>Joan
>>>
>>>Heirloom wrote:
>>>
>>>>http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=155c7c58-102e-47b0-a12a-bfab8cfccc03&DisplayLang=en
>>>>Windows XP Patch: Qfecheck.exe Verifies the Installation of Windows XP
>>>>Hotfixes
>>>>.....the above executable from MS will "read" the applied fixes from
>>>>the Reg and also tell you if the fix "stuck" or if you need to
>>>>reapply it. It also shows if any related files need to be replaced.
>>>>Normally used by administrators, however, should work for what you
>>>> want. Heirloom, old and hope
>>>>that helps
>>>
>>>
>>