Download Center

All the downloads provided here are coming from our servers. They do not contain any sort of virus or malware and are verified before being uploaded to the server and added to the website.

Sometimes, when using Windows Update, you need specific files or set of files. Regarding the Windows Update Restored website, those files are usually very hard to find. We're hosting them and make them publicly available for everyone to keep them safe and always online.

To browse the Download Center, pick an option among the ones below:

ArrowInternet Explorer Downloads

Looking for specific versions of Internet Explorer? Our Internet Explorer Downloads section provides access to various versions of the browser for different Windows operating systems. Check out our available downloads and ensure compatibility with your system.
ArrowOther Types of Downloads

In addition to Internet Explorer, we offer a range of other downloads, including additional service packs, updates, and tools. Browse our collection to find the specific files you need for your Windows system.
ArrowPrerequisites to run Windows Update Restored

Is Windows Update Restored not working for you? Check our Prerequisites page for help! This applies to Windows Update Restored v5, Windows Update v6, Microsoft Update v6, and Microsoft Update (Vista - 8.1).
ArrowWindows Update Restored Updates Database

Access every single update we host, and all in a list, followed by the file language (except for some EXEs and CAB files). Everything in our Database is free, virus-free and signed by Microsoft (except for a few files - advise with WULover for file signatures).
ArrowLegacy Update Download Center

Looking for other specific files? Visit the Legacy Update Download Center and look for what you want in its large database! Thanks to the community and the huge work of kirb, Legacy Update managed to create a powerful and widely complete (at least for English files) archive of the old Microsoft Download Center. This is the right place to look in if you want to find Windows-related Microsoft software!

Download Center News!
Warning Triangle New update for the Prerequisites Installer!

The Update 1.4 fixes a bunch of bugs found in the previous versions of the Prerequisites Installer. It mainly fixes the software crashing on first launch, the Legacy Update option not working and the Windows Update Agent not being installed. We fixed lots of other bugs as well, including the OS and architecture detection, which means that the Prerequisites Installer will be able to work on other XP-based systems, such as Windows Home Server! Learn more on the Prerequisites Installer download page.

Warning Triangle Newly revamped Windows Update Restored Download Center

Welcome to the newly revamped Windows Update Restored Download Center! With our new redesign to the website, your user-experience is now even better. With the new update, you can now download all sorts of things from here like prerequisite updates, more Windows Service Packs, Internet Explorer versions, the Windows Update Restored v5 Prerequisites Installer, and plenty of more!

Warning Triangle The Windows Update Catalog is here!

For the first time in over a decade, the Windows Update Catalog is back! You can now download Critical Updates and Service Packs, Additional Windows Downloads, Multi-Language Features, Windows Tools, Advanced Security Updates, Internet and Multimedia Updates, and Recommended Updates from the Windows Update Catalog. You can download these updates for operating systems as old as Windows 98 First & Second Edition. The latest version of Windows that you can download updates for is Windows XP/Windows Server 2003 versions. Multi-language support will come in the future. Please note that you must be running any version of Windows + Internet Explorer version that is supported on Windows Update Restored v4. You can learn more about compatibility by clicking here. To view the Windows Update Catalog, you can click here.