Event ID - 18

Event Id18
SourceBITS Server Extensions
DescriptionAn exception occurred while disabling BITS uploads for the virtual directory %3. The exception occurred deleting the directory %1. Exception :%2
Event Information According to Microsoft :

Cause :

This event is logged when an exception occurred while disabling BITS uploads for the virtual directory.

Resolution :

Delete the BITS Session folder

To resolve this issue, manually delete the BITS-Sessions folder in the physical directory that corresponds to the vdir .

To perform this procedure, you must have membership in the local Administrators group, or you must have been delegated the appropriate authority.

Verify :

To verify the BITS server has been configured correctly, start the BITS console and ensure that all the properties are displayed without any errors.

To start the BITS console:
  1. Open Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager from the Start menu: Point to Administrative Tools , and then click Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager .
  2. Click Features at the bottom of the IIS Manager screen.
  3. Click BITS Uploads and check the settings.
Reference LinksEvent ID 18 from Source BITS Server Extensions

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