Windows XP Update BITS Fix
Problems Addressed:
This script will attempt to fix common problems with the Windows XP Background Intelligent Transfer Service.
- It fixes the cause of several Windows Update stop code problems.
- It fixes issues with Windows Update time codes not matching the server.
- It will also fix specific BITS corruption caused by the Symantec SymNRT Removal Tool.
- The latest version also attempts to repair registry damage done by some viruses.
- Version 1.6 (General Release)
- Includes a more comprehensive registry fix.
- Version 1.5 (Initial Release)
- Windows XP Home Edition
- Will fix problems as described in this document.
- Windows XP Professional Edition
- Will fix problems as described in this document.
- Windows 2000
- Can be run safely and may help with Windows Update problems.
- You download and use this batch file at your own risk.
- The author cannot be held responsible in any way for your use of this batch file.
- Do not download the file if you do not agree with these terms.
- WinXP_BITS_Fix_v1.6.zip (Version 1.6)
- Readme.txt
- WinXP_BITS_Fix_v1.6.bat
- bits.ini
- WinXP_BITS_Fix.zip (Version 1.5)
- Readme.txt
- WinXP_BITS_Fix.bat
- Run the WinXP_BITS_Fix_v1.6.bat file.
- Press a key to start the fix.
- The script will halt on errors.
- You may be prompted to over-ride existing registry entries.
- The program will close automatically 30 seconds after completion.
- Stopping Services
- Repairing Registry Keys
- Deleting Corrupted Folders
- Registering Driver Files
- Starting Services
Version History:
Operating systems:
Installation:
Download the WinXP_BITS_Fix_v1.6 Zip file below, unzip all files to the same folder on the problem computer and run the batch file. By downloading you confirm your agreement to the disclaimer below.
Disclaimer:
Download and Contents:
Instructions for use:
When the program is complete you can attempt to install Windows Updates from http://update.microsoft.com/
You will need to be logged in as an administrator and using Internet Explorer for this to work.
Tips for effective use:
If you want the whole script to run DO NOT close the window until you see the final message of completion after Step 5. If required you can exit between steps by closing the command window.
The fix consists of five steps:
Thanks very much for the Windows XP Update fix. It worked well and was very easy to follow the procedures you listed. It took about 5 mins.Thanks again.
This is brilliant, Phil
Thanks for taking the trouble to write it…was banging my head against a brick wall!
The issue appears to have been caused by one of these XP security trojans. There is a special place in hell reserved for whoever writes these things!
You rock thanks it worked great
WooHoo!!! Thank you! Fixed!
Thank you! It worked great to fix my problem that “XP Antivirus 2012″ created…
Saved me many hours of work! Thanks again!
Thanks. Worked great. I tried everything MS said to do and nothing worked. Wished I had found you first.
Just brilliant – at last, I’ve found a simple and effective solution to a hoary old XP chestnut. Thank you, thank you.
That’s great !!! After many failing attempts this worked flawlessly and my old laptop is now getting all of its updates !!! Many thanks for this wonderful tool !!
Worked perfectly ! Microsofts Fit-It was useless. This did the trick,
Thanks
Thank You very much! This tool saved me a lot of troubleshooting time.
Will keep this in my tooklit and tell everyone about it.
Fabulous!! Solved the problem in a couple of minutes for which I had previuosly spent hours trawling the Web and tried everything including Microsoft fixes. Many thanks!
Well. MS could not correct the problem. You did it in 5 minutes. I seldom write comments on the web, but this time I do.
Thanks a million.
I donate with a smile and put your website on my favorites.
Merci!
Thank you so very much, Phil. I tried so many other fixes without success. I’m grateful to you!
My comment is just the combination of all the comments above! Thanks a lot!
Nice program and fix. It works and it’s elegant.
Wow, worked well! With all the above postive comment I agree!
Hi Phil,
many thanks.. after 3 hours of troubleshooting thee issue. your code fix it .. you made my day.
best regards,