Apply Windows Updates Offline when Internet is Not Available
Need to update Windows 11 or Windows Server 2025 without an internet connection? In this video, I'll show you how to apply Windows updates offline using *DISM* or the *Add-WindowsPackage* cmdlet. This method ensures your system is fully patched before connecting to the network—ideal for environments with strict security policies. Plus, we'll install the latest *Microsoft Defender Antivirus definitions* and *Edge updates* to keep your system secure.
Applies to:
✅ Windows 11, ✅ Windows 10
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:28 Obtain Latest Operating System, .NET Framework, and Edge Updates
1:52 Obtain the Latest Microsoft Defender Definition
2:16 Verify Downloaded File Integrity
3:13 Update Using the Windows Update Standalone Installer
4:51 Verify Updates
5:56 Update Using DISM or Add-WindowsPackage
7:48 Thank you for watching!
Glossary:
DISM = Deployment Image Servicing and Management
LCU = Latest Cumulative Update
MSU = Microsoft Standalone Update
OE = Original Equipment
OS = Operating System
SSU = Servicing Stack Update
WUSA = Windows Update Standalone Installer
GitHub (Commands):
https://github.com/DariensTips/Apply-...
Links:
https://catalog.update.microsoft.com/
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/pow...
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/pow...
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/win...
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/win...
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/win...
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/t...
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/...
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/wdsi/...
• Windows 11
• Windows Server
Hashtags:
#windowsupdate #updates #windowsserver2025 #powershell
