Event ID - 17

Event Id17
SourceBITS Server Extensions
DescriptionAn exception occurred while enabling BITS uploads for the virtual directory %3. The exception occurred while creating the directory %1. Exception :%2
Event Information According to Microsoft :

Cause :

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

Resolution :

Ensure that users have the correct permissions to create a virtual directory

To resolve this issue, ensure that users have the correct permissions to create a virtual directory.

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

To ensure that users have the correct permissions to create a virtual directory:
  1. Open Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager. To open IIS Manager, click Start , point to Administrative Tools , and then click Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager .
  2. Expand the Sites node and then expand the Default Web Site node .
  3. Right-click Default Web Site . Click Edit Permissions .
  4. Click the Security tab. Click the user name in Group or user names and then click Edit .
  5. Grant the required permissions by selecting the appropriate check boxes under Allow . Click OK .
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 17 from Source BITS Server Extensions

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