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Using XP64 ver. 1069

Get an error that background intelligent transfer system is not enabled.

I try the troubleshoot, but all settings match and diagnostic tools they say to use won't run, because errors say "for windows xp only" or "for other architecture"

It is supposed to run on this version I according to the list I think.
Thanks.

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Can't install, get error

  • hagan3

    ok, quite similar to all the others but when i look in services, BITS isn't even there! i'm on Windows 2000 pro. i've got SP4 and its trying to install updates but just keeps failing with error code 0x80246008, everything it says to enable is enabled except BITS, any ideas any one

  • drehnstrom

    THIS ROCKS!!!!

    I have been beating my head against the wall trying to figure out why BITS wouldn't start. Must be corrupted files in the Downloader directory or something.

    THANKS for the help!



  • Bradrover

    I don't know for sure why this problem occurred, but I assume the file was corrupted - perhaps during an automatic update.

    I do know that it has affected a LOT (100,000s) of people worldwide, and there have been very many complicated fixes (which didn't work for me). It seems to have occurred at about the same time. Even now, a lot of people don't know they are affected - unless they are checking updates or have trouble downloading an update as I did.

    Microsoft tech said that a good copy of this file would be replicated (somehow) once the other one deleted (to recycle bin). Sure enough, the file has been replaced on my PC, and all is still fine. (jinxing myself now!)

    Glad I have helped a few others. I know that I was tearing my hair out for MONTHS over this one!

    Cheers, Bev



  • wuebbel

    Same error on my PC for >18months. I have tried all the fixes, but nothing works. I just can't turn BITS on. I am now beyond crazy! And have had no updates for >18months!!

    Your error code has a resolution in the microsoft help & support article ID 910337. There are lots of resolutions in this article

    My error code is 2147024891 (cf94). This fix did not help me.

    Did you get any resolution, if so please share.



  • MikeBe

    Dr. Bev:

    I am amazed as others how this simple fix.....cut and paste worked. I want to Thank You for taking the

    time to post this. As I'm writing this my 37 updates are being downloaded. I guess we should thank the techs at

    Microsoft too!

    Thanks Again............Mar G

  • Lazer

    YIPPPPPEEEEEEE!

    Thanks Dr. Bev your are a life saver!

    Dont know why something as silly as cutting and pasting the folder to the desktop works but it did!

    I found the Downloader folder in local disc C,docs+setting-allusers-app.data-microsoft-network.

    I cut and pasted it to the desktop and went back into services and was able to start the bits.

    44 updates later I'm good to go.

    Thanks Again Dr. Bev!

  • RobDob

    Finally fixed mine with help of techs at microsoft.

    Very simple for me. (After 200+ hours of fiddling & tweaking to try & fix)

    Opened - My computer- Local disc C - Docs & settings - All users - Application data - Microsoft. In this file were 2 folders - Connections and Downloader.

    I simply cut & pasted downloader on to desktop ( then recycle bin once it worked)

    and IT WORKED!!! Was able to start BITS service and downloaded 41 critical updates! PC running fine now. Can't believe how simple it was in the end.



  • karch146802

    Good day dr. bev..

    im trying to install vs2005 but when i run it through the run command in the start menu, i have this error:

    "setup was unable to copy the file d:\visual Studio\dvd1\vs\setup\deletetemp.exe to your temporary directory. Please make sure that this file exists and rerun setup"

    anyways to correct this problem on this installation

    thank you in advance!!!

  • Carlos Vara

    Thanks to Dr. Bev! I followed the instructions and yes, it worked!

    Question: Once it works, you said to move the Downloader folder to Recycle Bin - does this mean you are deleting it entirely from the system

    Also, I did not find the downloader folder in my Microsoft folder, it was in the Network folder ( maybe my Win XP Home is different )

  • Henryk

    Hi -- I cannot install any updates on my computer. I get error message 0x80246008. Troubleshooting says it is due to the Background Intelligent Transfer Service. I followed all of the instructions to enable it. However, when I try to start it in the Services window, I get error code 2147024894. Any ideas This is driving me crazy! THANKS!

  • CoDavid

    Are you trying to download the express SKUs
    If so, it needs the BITS service running to download the product.

    Follow mstish's comments to enable the service.

  • mindful

    background intelligent transfer system not enabled

    Check if the background intelligent transfer system service is enabled on your machine. Open Control panel-->Administrative tools--> Services.

    Check if it is disabled in services, if so, enabled it.

    hope that might help

  • Jeeva S

    Erin G wrote:
    Hi -- I cannot install any updates on my computer. I get error message 0x80246008. Troubleshooting says it is due to the Background Intelligent Transfer Service. I followed all of the instructions to enable it. However, when I try to start it in the Services window, I get error code 2147024894. Any ideas This is driving me crazy! THANKS!

    Hey, I had this same problem for months, it drived me nuts. I FINALLY got it fixed! Here's what I did, hope it helps:

    Windows could not start the Background Intelligent Transfer service on the local computer. For more information review the system event log. If this is a non-Microsoft service contact the service vendor and refer to service-specific error code -2147024894. (0x80070002)

    If you receive this error message, follow these steps:

    1. Click Start, click Run, type regedit, and then click OK.
    2. Locate the following registry subkey:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\BackupRestore\FilesNotToBackup
    3. If the registry subkey exists, go to step 4. If the registry subkey does not exist, create the registry subkey. To do this, follow these steps:
    a. Right-click Backup Restore, point to New, and then click Key.
    b. Type FilesNotToBackup, and then press ENTER.
    4. Quit Registry Editor.
    5. Click Start, click Run, type services.msc, and then click OK.
    6. Double-click Background Intelligent Transfer Service.
    7.

    In the General tab, click Start.

    Here is a link to the page: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/910337/en-us

  • DBA_374

    Can anyone tell me WHY the problem occured in the first place It would help my understanding....

    Thanks
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