BITS Error 2: The System cannot find the file specified

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  1. Posts : 104
    Windows 7
       #1

    BITS Error 2: The System cannot find the file specified


    I am trying to update my system with windows update, but it doesnt' work..

    I have narrowed it down to BITS not starting.. When I open services and try to
    start it manually, I get the error "Windows could not start the BITS service on LOCAL COMPUTER. Error 2: The system cannot find the file specified"

    I have tried the Microsoft FixIt and the Fix Windows Update utility from TheWindowsClub.. From another post, I also noticed the folder at

    \users\all users\application data\microsoft\network\download

    is set to 'read only'.. I can uncheck that, but it stays as read only.. I'm
    not sure if that has anything to do with it or not..

    Is this fixable? I'd like to update!
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  2. Posts : 21,482
    Win 7 x64 Home Premium (and x86 VirtualBox VM)/Win10
       #2

    This may be simple, or it may be very complex - are you ready for what could be a long thread?
    If not, then a repair install is the way to go.

    A little history on your problem would help us decide how complex this is likely to get.
    Have you had malware problems recently?
    How long-standing is your problem?
    What other symptoms apart from not being able to update are you seeing?
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  3. Posts : 10,796
    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bits 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
       #3

    In elevated command prompt
    Code:
     
    cd /d   "C:\Users\All Users\Application Data\microsoft\Network"
    attrib  *.*
    post output

    go through the list of services and make sure all of the following are set to Automatic or Manual:
    Remote Procedure Call (RPC), System Event Notification, Windows Management Instrumentation Driver Extensions, COM+ Event System, DCOM Server Process Launcher

    Try to start these services (of not started yet). All start fine?

    Start REGEDIT and browse to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\BITS\Parameters
    What do you see on the right side of screen?
    Last edited by Brink; 04 Sep 2012 at 03:43. Reason: merged
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  4. Posts : 104
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Have you had malware problems recently?

    I check for malware frequently, using both Malwarebytes and superantispyware.. I haven't specifically noticed any problem until now.

    How long-standing is your problem?

    I'm not really sure, I just recently realized I wasn't updating and that led me to find out this problem..
    I think the last successful update was a month ago

    What other symptoms apart from not being able to update are you seeing?

    Again, I am only noticing things now that I am looking for them.. One problem is I can't open a cmd prompt
    as administrator (everything in the compatibility tab is greyed out)..

    In elevated command prompt

    Code:
    cd /d "C:\Users\All Users\Application Data\microsoft\Network"attrib *.*
    post output

    I cannot start an elevated command prompt, my whole compatibility tab is greyed out..


    go through the list of services and make sure all of the following are set to Automatic or Manual:
    Remote Procedure Call (RPC), System Event Notification, Windows Management Instrumentation Driver Extensions, COM+ Event System, DCOM Server Process Launcher

    Try to start these services (of not started yet). All start fine?


    RPC is started and is currently set to Automatic
    System Even Notification is currently started and set to Automatic
    Windows Management Instrumentation is currrently started and set to Automatic
    COM+ Event System is currently started and set to Automatic
    DCOM Server Process Launcher is currently started and set to Automatic


    Start REGEDIT and browse to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\BITS\Parameters
    What do you see on the right side of screen?


    My BITS registry doesn't look like yours (see pic)..
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  5. Posts : 10,796
    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bits 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
       #5

    3DPiper said:
    Have you had malware problems recently?

    I check for malware frequently, using both Malwarebytes and superantispyware.. I haven't specifically noticed any problem until now.

    How long-standing is your problem?

    I'm not really sure, I just recently realized I wasn't updating and that led me to find out this problem..
    I think the last successful update was a month ago

    What other symptoms apart from not being able to update are you seeing?

    Again, I am only noticing things now that I am looking for them.. One problem is I can't open a cmd prompt
    as administrator (everything in the compatibility tab is greyed out)..

    In elevated command prompt

    Code:
    cd /d "C:\Users\All Users\Application Data\microsoft\Network"attrib *.*
    post output

    I cannot start an elevated command prompt, my whole compatibility tab is greyed out..


    go through the list of services and make sure all of the following are set to Automatic or Manual:
    Remote Procedure Call (RPC), System Event Notification, Windows Management Instrumentation Driver Extensions, COM+ Event System, DCOM Server Process Launcher

    Try to start these services (of not started yet). All start fine?

    RPC is started and is currently set to Automatic
    System Even Notification is currently started and set to Automatic
    Windows Management Instrumentation is currrently started and set to Automatic
    COM+ Event System is currently started and set to Automatic
    DCOM Server Process Launcher is currently started and set to Automatic


    Start REGEDIT and browse to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\BITS\Parameters
    What do you see on the right side of screen?

    My BITS registry doesn't look like yours (see pic)..
    Import mine... see attachment
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  6. Posts : 104
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Yay! That worked! Thank you SO much!! :)

    I wonder how my registry got screwy in the first place..?

    THANK YOU!!
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  7. Posts : 21,482
    Win 7 x64 Home Premium (and x86 VirtualBox VM)/Win10
       #7

    Malware, is the usual answer - often in the form of a supposed Registry Cleaner.
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  8. Posts : 10,796
    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bits 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
       #8

    3DPiper said:
    Yay! That worked! Thank you SO much!! :)

    I wonder how my registry got screwy in the first place..?

    THANK YOU!!
    finally problem has been solved. But You can't run elevated CMD prompt as well (and maybe more problems). Spyware, VIRUS??!
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  9. Posts : 104
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #9

    Should/Could I use something like Sandboxie to make sure nothing ever infects my system?
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  10. Posts : 21,482
    Win 7 x64 Home Premium (and x86 VirtualBox VM)/Win10
       #10

    Ain't no such animal.

    The only thing that can prevent infection is your own habits - you MUST learn to evaluate every click you make in terms of risk, or you WILL get infected/infested again, no matter what software protecton you use.
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