Error Message: Event 4118: A Content Scan Could Not Be Completed on Directory. (273768)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Site Server 3.0
This article was previously published under Q273768

SYMPTOMS

When you create a large number of files on a computer running Index Server at a rapid pace, Index Server may cause the following event ID to occur:
Event 4118: A content scan could not be completed on directory. Files in a directory may be missing from the index. Manually start a full rescan.

CAUSE

This problem occurs because Index Server cannot index the files fast enough with the hardware resources available on the server that displays the event 4118.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, manually perform a full rescan of the directory that is listed in the error message. To do this, perform the following steps:
  1. In the MMC, select Index Server.
  2. In the left pane of the MMC, select the Directories folder for the server that is showing the error.
  3. In the right window, select the directory that is listed in the error message.
  4. Right click the folder, and then click Rescan.
  5. When you are prompted, choose Full (Rescan).

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION

The text for the Event 4118 can be found in the online Help for Index Server.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/23/2000
Keywords:kbprb KB273768
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