Are you download express install? Did you check the requirement from express site?
http://download.microsoft.com/download/9/a/e/9ae0f6cc-7032-408e-9ca7-989f9e4af4ec/VS2008ExpressReadme.htm
2.1.1.2.1. Configuration Errors
This error occurs when BITS interfaces are not registered or the registry settings are corrupted.
To resolve this issue:
- Upgrade to BITS 2.0 from http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=B93356B1-BA43-480F-983D-EB19368F9047&displaylang=en
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- Repair the BITS service by running the Bitsadmin tool at the command prompt, as follows: bitsadmin /util /repairservice /force
You can download the Bitsadmin tool from: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?amp;displaylang=en&familyid=49AE8576-9BB9-4126-9761-BA8011FABF38&displaylang=en.
2.1.1.2.2. Network Errors
These errors may occur for the following reasons:
- Unable to reach download server.
- URL not found on the server.
- Server is overloaded.
- Bad Gateway or Proxy.
- Network is disconnected.
- Proxy does not support HTTP 1.1.
To resolve this issue:
1. Make sure that you are connected to the network. You may have to exit Setup.
2. Do one of the following things.
- Provide correct settings for the proxy server and ensure that your computer can correctly resolve the proxy server.
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- Upgrade to BITS 2.0. You can download BITS 2.0 from
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?amp;displaylang=en&familyid=49AE8576-9BB9-4126-9761-BA8011FABF38&displaylang=en .
2.1.1.2.3. Disk Errors
This error occurs when the BITS service failed to create a file or write to a file. Because another program, such as chkdsk.exe, might be running, the disk might be locked and BITS might be prevented from writing to the file.
To resolve this issue:
- Make sure that no other program that could lock the disk is running and then try the download again.
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- Restart the computer and then run Setup again. Make sure that you are connected to the Internet.
2.1.1.2.4. Proxy Errors
The BITS service failed because of one of the following proxy-related errors:
- The Proxy settings are not valid.
- The proxy server requires authentication.
- The computer is not able to resolve the proxy server.
To resolve this issue:
- Provide correct credentials for proxy server authentication and then start Setup again.
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- Upgrade the proxy server to support HTTP1.1 and ensure that the proxy supports implicit credentials (for example, NTLM). You may have to contact your network administrator.
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Bypass the proxy server by changing your Internet Explorer proxy settings.
To bypass a proxy server:
1. In Internet Explorer, click Tools and then click Internet Options.
2. Click the Connections tab and then click LAN Settings.
3. Under Proxy server, clear Use a proxy server for your LAN (These settings will not apply to dial-up or VPN connections.) and then click OK.
4. Click OK again.
If you need further assistance with your proxy server settings, contact your network administrator.
2.1.1.2.5. Other Errors
The BITS Service does not run in the following scenarios:
- Safe-boot mode.
- On Windows 2000 from a remote desktop connection.
- When Setup is installed by using a "run as" command.
To resolve this issue:
No workaround is available. These scenarios are not supported.
Jacky Yiu
