I always avoid activating Windows, but then again Pro doesn't need to.
On my page there is a link to the AntiWPA forum
The "mother-of-all-tweakers" X-Teq Setup, has a registry tweak to allow access to updates without registering.
http://www.x-setup.net
You are missing the dll because you need to update DirectX. (It is included in the Autopatcher updater)
If you visit the Micro$oft site with a browser that is
NOT IE, it will allow you to just download what you want, without installing "WGA".
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/downloa ... aspx?id=35
Also when installing individual M$ addons/updates, if you disconnect from the net, it cannot verify your Windows, but will install after failing to connect.
Or you can install using a DOS window or batch file, with "/quiet" command.
e.g.
WindowsDefender.msi /quiet
This is how Autopatcher installs everything, so you don't have to keep clicking on "yes I agree to the terms" for everything
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