Solved BITS Error 2: The System cannot find the file specified

[Kaktussoft]

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Why post screenshots? Did you import bits.reg? What problems do you have?

 

[Jochen]

This is including the ones I imported from you;

I asked you to post subkeys as well!

I thought that is what you meant by that.

 

[MrSleeps]

Thanks Kaktussoft.. Your reg file fixed my problem

Mucho appreciated !

 

[abidcastaneda]

Thank you so, so, so much

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

Thank you very much, using your registry solved my problem for the BITS service, trying out windows update to see if its fully resolved now, again, thank you.

 

[Lazorenz]

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

thank you so much sir it really worked on me :d :d

 

[DaiB]

The Registry fix worked!

The fix worked; thanks so much. I wonder what caused the deletion of the Regsistry BITS Paramters? Did any of the Microsoft Fixits delete things they shouldn't have as I was dealing with a brand new XP install from a legit MS disc. There is something badly broken currently with the MS Windows XP update site for new OS installs. I thought support was ending in April 2014 not Autumn/Fall 2013.

 

[EnzymeNL]

Thanks alot for this post, had the same problem and this solved it

 

[dbkate]

I have to say a HUGE thank you for all of the posts in this thread! By using the suggestions here and modifying them for Windows Vista Home Prem 32 bit, i was able to restore this machine after the dreaded Cryptolocker virus! without having to restore the pc to factory condition and re-install all updates, software and services! THANK YOU!!!

 

[Boltbreaker]

Worked!

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

First time posting, hope this is right format. Wanted to say the above fixed my problem, hat's off to you sir!

 

[oziisan]

I have the same problem here

In elevated command prompt

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?

I have the same problem here. BY REGDEDIT, I have come top this: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\BITS\Parameter. And on the right side i see these: 1: Default REG_SZ (value not set)
2: ServiceDll RED_EXPAND_SZ %SystemRoot%\System32\qmgr.dll

How do I fix my BITS from here? Please help.

 

[flasht]

Import mine... see attachment

Hi

Just like to say thanks for this. I've been searching official Microsoft support and other forums but couldn't find a solution. I then noticed i had similar differences in the registry entry


However, i've not had any malware so i'm wondering what changed the entry ? Could it be an official fix for the wrong problem ? CCleaner ?

I did turn off Windows Update for a time because it was driving me insane. This was apparently a Microsoft issue some months ago.

 

[NoelDP]

In elevated command prompt

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?

I have the same problem here. BY REGDEDIT, I have come top this: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\BITS\Parameter. And on the right side i see these: 1: Default REG_SZ (value not set)
2: ServiceDll RED_EXPAND_SZ %SystemRoot%\System32\qmgr.dll

How do I fix my BITS from here? Please help.

Whatever you may or may not have seen/done/achieved is irrelevant - because you thrust your way into someone else's thread.
Please start your OWN NEW thread, and detail your OWN problems there.

 

[lloydvh]

Kaktussoft - You ROCK!

Been having an amazing and frustrating time with a legacy system. Finally traced it to the BITS service. And after MUCH head-bashing found your post - and your .reg file!

2 min later - and Windows Updates work again!

Thank you SOOO much!

 

[rusl07cl08]

Thank you so much Kaktussoft. It was my problem a long time ago. More power!

 

[fresh2k]

I am having this exact issue on my wife's computer. Looks like all I need to do is import that reg file to fix the BITS / parameter keys but all the attachment links show to be invalid. Can someone repost the reg file so I can fix this issue and get my wife's pc updated? Much appreciated!

 

[Kaktussoft]

I am having this exact issue on my wife's computer. Looks like all I need to do is import that reg file to fix the BITS / parameter keys but all the attachment links show to be invalid. Can someone repost the reg file so I can fix this issue and get my wife's pc updated? Much appreciated!

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