Veeam: fix error "HTTP exception: WinHttpQueryDataAvaliable: 12002 : The time limit for the operation has passed..."

If you get this type of error message, simply modify a key in the registry (or create one if it doesn't exist).

To access the registry, type "regedit" in the Windows search bar, press Enter and then click on Registry Editor :

In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Veeam\Veeam Backup and Replication, search for the following key:

S3MultiObjectDeleteLimit=250 (default 1000)

IF CREATION IS REQUIRED

To create a new DWORD value, right-click on Veeam Backup and Replication / New / DWORD value :

Create the value S3MultiObjectDeleteLimit.

To modify a value, double-click on the name, modify "Value data" then click OK :

Next, you need to restart the Veeam services.

To access the services, type "services" in the Windows search bar, press Enter and then click on Services :

Right-click on the desired service and click on Restart :

Updated on: 20/10/2025

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