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    When you encounter the error message "Problem with BITS Service: The requested service has already been started," it indicates that the Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) is already running. This can cause issues with downloading and installing updates.

    Example

    Problem with BITS Service: The requested service has already been started

    Steps to Resolve the Issue

    1. Restart the BITS Service

    Restarting the BITS service can often resolve this issue.

    Example:

    net stop bits
    net start bits

    2. Check for Windows Updates

    Ensure that your system is up-to-date by checking for Windows updates.

    Example:

    # Open Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update > Check for updates

    3. Run Windows Update Troubleshooter

    Running the Windows Update Troubleshooter can help identify and fix issues related to BITS.

    Example:

    # Open Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters > Windows Update > Run the troubleshooter

    4. Configure BITS to Start Automatically

    Ensure that BITS is configured to start automatically.

    How to fix BITS service error?
    In Run dialog box, type msconfig and hit enter. Select Windows 10 and click on Set as default. Under Timeout, change it to 3 seconds that is the minimum value. Click on Apply and OK. Regarding the error Problem with BITS service, I would like to know where exactly you receive the error.
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