Error Path Busy 148 (0x94): How to Fix it

Running iisreset can fix this problem in most cases

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Updated onNovember 5, 2024

updated onNovember 5, 2024

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Error_Path_Busy often comes with 148 (0x94) The path specified cannot be used at this time, and it usually affects developers. However, if you encounter it, there are a few ways to fix it.

How can I fix Error_Path_Busy?

Before trying anything else, ensure that your device is up to date with the latest patches and hotfixes.

1. Perform IISReset

2. Restart Windows SharePoint Services Timer

Alternatively, you can do this with Command Prompt:

3. Recreate the Intepub directory

As you can see, fixing Error_Path_Busy is simpler than you think, and in most cases, it can be solved by running a few commands.

This isn’t the only error, and we wrote aboutERROR_BUSY_DRIVEandERROR_NETWORK_BUSYin our previous guides, so don’t miss them for more information.

Our latest guide coversError_Busy, another common error, so you might want to check it out.

Error Path Busy 148 (0x94): How to Fix it#

How can I fix Error_Path_Busy?#

1. Perform IISReset#

2. Restart Windows SharePoint Services Timer#

3. Recreate the Intepub directory#

Error Path Busy 148 (0x94): How to Fix it

How can I fix Error_Path_Busy?

1. Perform IISReset

2. Restart Windows SharePoint Services Timer

3. Recreate the Intepub directory