Article ID: 939159 - Last Review: August 28, 2007 - Revision: 2.3 An update to prevent a Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) crash on a Windows Vista-based computerNote If you are experiencing the symptoms that are described this article, see the following Microsoft Knowledge Base article to resolve these symptoms: 940520
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/940520/
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The host process for Windows Services stops working after you download Microsoft updates on a computer that is running Windows Vista
The update that is described in this article prevents the symptoms that are described in this article. However, you cannot use this update to recover from symptoms that you are experiencing.On This PageSYMPTOMSWhen updates are being downloaded from Windows Update on a Windows Vista-based computer, you may experience the following symptoms:
CAUSEThis problem occurs because the Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) state files are corrupted. This problem stops the host process for Windows Services. This behavior prevents you from using BITS to transfer files. RESOLUTIONService pack informationTo resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Windows Vista. For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:935791
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/935791/
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How to obtain the latest Windows Vista service pack
Hotfixes and security updates that are included in SP2 for Windows Vista Service and for Windows Server 2008For more information about the hotfixes and the security updates that are included in SP2 for Windows Vista and for Windows Server 2008, visit the following Microsoft TechNet Web site: -http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd335033.aspx
(http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd335033.aspx)
Note:
Currently, the list of hotfixes and security updates is available only in English.
An update is available to prevent a BITS crash on a Windows Vista-based computer.Update informationAn update is available to prevent a BITS crash on a Windows Vista-based computer. The following files are available for download from the Microsoft Download Center:Windows Vista, 32-bit versionsCollapse this image ![]() Windows Vista, 64-bit versionsCollapse this image ![]() For more information about how to download Microsoft support files, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: 119591
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/119591/
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How to obtain Microsoft support files from online services
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PrerequisitesNo prerequisites are required.Restart requirementYou must restart the computer after you install this update.Update replacement informationThis update does not replace any other updates.File informationThe English version of this update has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time item in Control Panel.Windows Vista, 32-bit versionsCollapse this table
Windows Vista, 64-bit versionsCollapse this table
STATUSMicrosoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section. This problem was first corrected in Windows Vista Service Pack 1. APPLIES TO
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