Found <a href="http://catchup.cnet.com/" target="_blank">http://catchup.cnet.com/</A> to be VERY useful in getting all those damn updates and patches you run around in bloodey cirles chasing.
Upon reaching the site you only have to download the small CNET scanning software then your on your way. Ive found everything on this site above board with no security issues. Dont even need cookies enabled and no complications with Z.Alarm and Adsub running.
There is also an opinion page you can click, and read up the pros and cons from other CNET users on the program/update before actualy downloading the software recommended for your computer. This is handey for separating the useless sh!t from stuff you realy do need. Its also good for spotting traps for young players.
For display-driver updates (like ATI etc) I do recommend you go to the manufacturers site rather than CNET. CNET has made ballsups mis-reading drivers on some computers and recommended the wrong update. Considering you have to delete your original display-drivers first before instaling the updated ones, it can result in a huge bloodey monumental screw-up if the wrong update is instaled.
(Obviousley) theres no problem though with CNETs DirectX update recommendations.