Bits background intelligent transfer service allows your computer to receive updates.
Windows 7 upgrade to windows 10 problems.
For help with windows update issues in windows 10 see troubleshoot problems updating windows 10 instead.
An upgrade can take place on your existing device though microsoft recommends using windows 10 on a new pc to take advantage of the latest features and security improvements.
Microsoft s free upgrade offer for windows 7 and windows 8 1 users ended a few years ago but you can still technically upgrade to windows 10 free of charge.
A common cause of errors is inadequate drive space.
While microsoft technically ended its free windows 10 upgrade program in july 2016 as of february cnet has confirmed the free update is still available for windows 7 8 and 8 1 users.
This post was originally published on july 19.
How to fix windows 7 to windows 10 upgrade issues.
Assuming you re using a windows pc with a genuine and activated windows 7 or windows 8 key you can upgrade to windows 10 in just a few clicks.
Windows 10 users continue to suffer from problem after problem some of which could should have been avoided and now microsoft.
But take a look if there is some driver or antivirus that could be creating the problem during the upgrade process.
If something is wrong with this service you probably won t be able to receive any updates including windows 10 upgrade.
The problem once again is kb4556799 a recent windows 10 update pushed to millions of pcs which has already caused numerous issues including blue screen of death bsod crashes deleted user.
This problem is especially connected with 0x80246007 because it tells you that something is wrong with your updates services.
If you need help freeing up drive space see tips to free up drive space on your pc.