How to Repair BackgroundTransferHost.exe? Download Now

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing BackgroundTransferHost.exe files. Situations like that can occur, for example, during a software installation process. Each software program requires certain resources, libraries, and source data to work properly. Corrupted or nonexistent BackgroundTransferHost.exe file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

BackgroundTransferHost.exe file Download/Upload Host. The file was developed by for use with software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of BackgroundTransferHost.exe related errors on your device. You can also download BackgroundTransferHost.exe file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8

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Fix BackgroundTransferHost.exe errors

1 Information about BackgroundTransferHost.exe file
2 Errors related to BackgroundTransferHost.exe file
3 How to fix BackgroundTransferHost.exe related errors?

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download BackgroundTransferHost.exe

4.1 List of BackgroundTransferHost.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	BackgroundTransferHost.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	Download/Upload Host

Software
Program	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Executable application
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Unicode
Language cod	English (U.S.)

Most common BackgroundTransferHost.exe file related problems

There are various types of errors related to BackgroundTransferHost.exe file. BackgroundTransferHost.exe file may be located in wrong file directory on your device, may not be present in the system, or may be infected with malicious software and therefore not work correctly. Below is a list of most common error messages related to BackgroundTransferHost.exe file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

BackgroundTransferHost.exe is corrupted
BackgroundTransferHost.exe cannot be located
Runtime Error - BackgroundTransferHost.exe
BackgroundTransferHost.exe file error
BackgroundTransferHost.exe file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register BackgroundTransferHost.exe file:
BackgroundTransferHost.exe file could not be loaded
BackgroundTransferHost.exe file doesn't exist

BackgroundTransferHost.exe

Application could not be started because BackgroundTransferHost.exe file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to BackgroundTransferHost.exe can be addressed in various ways. Some methods are meant only for advanced users. If you don't have confidence in your skills, we suggest consulting a specialist. Fixing BackgroundTransferHost.exe file errors should be approached with utmost caution for any mistakes can result in unstable or unproperly working system. If you have the necassary skills, please proceed.

How to fix BackgroundTransferHost.exe errors in just few steps?

Remember, before taking any action related to system files perform a backup copy of your data!

BackgroundTransferHost.exe file errors can be caused by various factors, so its is beneficial to try to fix them using various methods.

Step 1: Scan your computer for any malicious software

Windows files are commonly attacked by malicious software that prevents them from working properly. First step in addressing problems with BackgroundTransferHost.exe file or any other Windows system files should be scanning the system for malicious software using an antivirus tool.

If by any chance you don't have any antivirus software installed on your system yet, you should do it immediately. Unprotected system is not only a source of file errors, but, more importantly, makes your system vulnerable to many dangers. If you don't know which antivirus tool to choose, consult this Wikipedia article – comparison of antivirus software.

Step 2: Update your system and drivers.

Installing relevant Microsoft Windows patches and updates may solve your problems related to BackgroundTransferHost.exe file. Use dedicated Windows tool to perform the update.

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "Windows Update" in the search field
Choose the appropriate software program (name may vary depending on your system version)
Check if your system is up to date. If any unapplied updates are listed, install them immediately.
After the update has been done,restart your computer in order to complete the process.

Beside updating the system, it is recommended that you install latest device drivers, as drivers can influence proper working of BackgroundTransferHost.exe or other system files. In order to do so, go to your computer or device producer's website where you will find information regarding latest driver updates.

Step 3: Use System File Checker (SFC) tool

System File Checker is a Microsoft Windows tool. As the name suggests, the tool is used for identyfing and addressing system file related errors, including those related to BackgroundTransferHost.exe file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the BackgroundTransferHost.exe file with properly working version. To use the tool:

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "cmd" in the search field
Locate "Command Prompt" result – don't run it yet:
Click the right mouse button and select "Run as Administrator" option
Type "sfc /scannow" in console prompt to start the program and follow the instructions

Step 4: Restoring Windows system

Another approach is to restore system to previous state, before the BackgroundTransferHost.exe file error occured. In order to restore your system, follow the instructions below

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "System Restore" in the search field
Start the system restore tool – it's name may differ depending on version of the system
The application will guide you through the process – read the messages carefully
After the process has finished, restart your computer.

If all the above-mentioned methods failed and the BackgroundTransferHost.exe file problem has not been resolved, proceed to the next step. Remember that the following steps are intended only for advanced users.

Download and replace BackgroundTransferHost.exe file

The last solution is to manually download and replace BackgroundTransferHost.exe file in appropriate folder on the disk. Select file version compatible with your operating system and click the "Download" button. Next, go to your web browser's "Downloaded" folder and copy the downloaded BackgroundTransferHost.exe file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of BackgroundTransferHost.exe file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\

If the steps did not solve your BackgroundTransferHost.exe file problem, you should consult a professional. A probability exists that the error(s) might be device-related and therefore should be resolved at the hardware level. A fresh operating system installation might be necessary – a faulty system installation process can result in data loss.

File versions list

Filename BackgroundTransferHost.exe

System Windows 10

File size 34816 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	b997f036330dcab3b63b53e1f01e6b97
	SHA1	60da7e3c5223822c59e3c2f33b90ca7f5e05f3b1
	SHA256	3e45837104a0d67f79a8f5c9a0c8fccc6752c5d86036d0e7c68c52838cb4a182
	CRC32	3f554558
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename BackgroundTransferHost.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 29184 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	aa94ea73c5be0501e206ea2cac601e02
	SHA1	a8ff232b125e682db6a99ba35ee928100955bf74
	SHA256	007bdab757d03d94e60c9b1e3eec13b07562705c514992ba7ceb0b6f177e5160
	CRC32	3a3f13c8
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename BackgroundTransferHost.exe

System Windows 8

File size 20480 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	58a513f5d6bea30c7b93b39b62477988
	SHA1	9081877736497934a194effe3b475713e8fb705c
	SHA256	c625bf31e381b182a7002bc62d9642ff4d732b2e50a30f047624390536b79895
	CRC32	68d7c75d
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\