Where Is Background Intelligent Transfer Service?

Click the Hardware and Sound option. Under the "Windows" section, click the Background Intelligent Transfer Service troubleshooter. Quick tip: If you can't find the option, you can also download the troubleshooter for Windows 10 from Microsoft with this link. Click the Advanced option.

How do I open Background Intelligent Transfer Service?

Restart The Background Intelligent Transfer Service
  1. Right-click Start>Run.
  2. Type services. ...
  3. Find Background Intelligent Transfer Service from the list of services on the right.
  4. If BITS is running, right-click and select Restart to restart the service and fix it wherever it may have got stuck for one reason or another.

What is the name of the service for the Background Intelligent Transfer Service?

The Windows Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) is an easy way for programs to ask Windows to download files from or upload files to a remote HTTP or SMB file server. BITS will handle problems like network outages, expensive networks (when your user is on a cell plan and is roaming), and more.

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