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PROBLEM WITH BITS SERVICE

Anonymous
2021-10-31T05:47:43+00:00

I am having trouble downloading and installing new updates to my computer. I have run both the Updates and Bits Service troubleshooters, and I get the same error message with each under Detection problems:

Problem with BITS Service: The requested service has already been started.

System.Management.Automation.RemoteException

More help is available by typing NET HELPMSG2182. System.Management.Automation.RemoteException

I did find some possible solutions on the Internet, and tried them all. None of them worked, and I still have a problem.

By the way, I have the same issue on both my home (personal) computer, and on my office (business) computer -- two different machines. I just don't understand it. What could the problem be, and how do I get this issue resolved?

Thank you!

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update

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  1. Anonymous
    2021-10-31T06:21:21+00:00

    Good Day Strydoma1

    My name is Carlo, I am also using Windows 10 pc and community member like you. Let us work together to sort this out.

    Here are the steps you can try.

    -Press Windows key + X

    -Go to Settings

    -Click Update and Security

    -Click Troubleshooter then Additional troubleshooter.

    -Look for Windows Update and run the troubleshooter.

    -Click Start, type CMD and run as administrator

    -Copy and paste each of the commands below and hit Enter.

    SC config wuauserv start= auto

    SC config bits start= auto

    SC config cryptsvc start= auto

    SC config trustedinstaller start= auto

    Close the command prompt window.

    Once done , go to this link and download the tool to reset the Windows Update Components.

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/24742-reset...

    After following those steps, restart your computer and try to check and install updates.

    -Press Windows key + X

    -Go to Settings

    -Click Update and Security

    -Check for Updates and install all updates available.

    If the issue persists, you can perform Repair Upgrade , , it will repair and replace damaged system files. This will also update your computer to the latest version of Windows.

    Step 1: Download the Microsoft Media Creation Tool.

    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-downlo...

    Click "Download Tool Now"

    Step 2: Run MediaCreationTool.exe.

    Step 3: Select "Upgrade this computer now".

    Step 4: Select "Keep personal files and applications".

    Step 5: Let it install

    Hope the above information helps. Please let me know how it goes.

    Have a wonderful day ahead and stay safe.

    Sincerely,

    Carlo T.

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