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Update for Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) 2.0 and WinHTTP 5.1 (KB842773) 

Brief Description
This software updates the Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) to v2.0 and updates WinHTTP.

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Quick Details
File Name:WindowsXP-KB842773-v2-x86-enu.exe
Version:842773
Knowledge Base (KB) Articles:KB842773
Date Published:8/25/2004
Language:English
Download Size:637 KB
Estimated Download Time: 2 min 56K

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Overview

This software updates the Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) to v2.0 and updates WinHTTP. These updates help ensure an optimal download experience with future versions of Automatic Updates, Windows Update, and other programs that rely on BITS to transfer files using idle network bandwidth.

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System Requirements

  • Supported Operating Systems: Windows XP; Windows XP Home Edition ; Windows XP Media Center Edition; Windows XP Professional Edition ; Windows XP Service Pack 1

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Instructions

This download is available to customers running genuine Microsoft Windows. Click the Continue button in the Validation Required section above to begin the short validation process. Once validated, you will be returned to this page with specific instructions for obtaining the download.

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Additional Information

Other critical security updates are available: To find the latest security updates for you visit Windows Update and click "Express Install." To have the latest security updates delivered directly to your computer, visit Protect your PC and follow the 3 easy steps to ensure you’re protected.

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