Microsoft Virtual Machine Converter Fails with "The namespace \\host.contoso.com\root\microsoft\bits doesn’t exist on the server”

If you run into MVMC failing with the error message "The namespace \\host.contoso.com\root\microsoft\bits doesn’t exist on the server” you will need to install the BITS Compact Server role via server manager.

Skip "Server Roles" and go to "Features"



Accept default settings and follow the wizard through to completion.

MVMC should now run without issues;