Content file download failed. Reason: %1. Source File: %2. Destination File: %3.

Content download has failed. BITS service is not starting or is
stopping during downloads.

1. Open a command window.
2. Type sc config bits start= auto
3. Type net stop bits && net start bits
4. Type net stop wsusservice && net start wsusservice
5. Start WSUS 3.0: Click Start, click Administrative Tools, then click Microsoft Windows Server Update Services v3.0.
6. Click Synchronization Results.
7. In the Action pane, click Synchronize Now.

Verify

Look for the corresponding error event.

1. Open a command window.
2. Type cd <WSUSInstallDir>\Tools
3. Type wsusutil checkhealth
4. Type eventvwr
5. Review the Application log for the most recent events from
   source Windows Server Update Services and event id 10030.