Bitsadmin /util /repairservice

 

Applies To: Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8

Commmand used to fix known issues with various versions of BITS service.

Syntax

bitsadmin /Util /RepairService [/Force]

Parameters

Parameter

Description

Force

Optional—deletes and recreates the service.

Remarks

This command resolves errors related to incorrect service configuration and dependencies on Windows services and the network directory. This command generates output that indicates if the issues that were resolved.

Note

that if BITS recreates the service, the service description string may be set to English in a localized system.

Important

This command is not supported on Windows Vista.

Examples

The following example repairs the BITS Service configuration.

C:\>bitsadmin /Util /RepairService

Additional references

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