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Bug

Export ArcGIS Server site operation fails with the error "The Filename, directory name, or volume label syntax is incorrect" due to an invalid character in the output file.

ArcGIS GIS Server
Bug ID Number BUG-000158052
SubmittedMay 3, 2023
Last ModifiedJune 8, 2025
Applies toArcGIS GIS Server
Version found11.0
Operating SystemWindows Server
Operating System Version2016 64 Bit
Version Fixed11.1
StatusFixed

Workaround

  1. Change the ArcGIS Server machine's time zone to another time zone. For example, (UTC+02:00) Tripoli/ Libya Standard Time
  2. Restart the ArcGIS Server machine and make sure the changes go through by checking the Registry: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\TimeZoneInformation].
  3. Navigate to the ArcGIS Server Admin Endpoint and retry the Export Site operation.
  4. Export Site completes successfully; in this case, the exported site is available at this location: C:\exportsitedestinationpath\20230504-000582-EET.agssite

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000158052

Software:

  • ArcGIS GIS Server

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