{"id":75565,"date":"2024-01-08T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-08T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/?p=75565"},"modified":"2025-01-31T00:57:33","modified_gmt":"2025-01-31T05:57:33","slug":"how-to-fix-a-failed-to-enumerate-objects-in-the-container-error-on-windows-11-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/how-to-fix-a-failed-to-enumerate-objects-in-the-container-error-on-windows-11-10\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix a “Failed to enumerate objects in the container” Error on Windows 11\/10"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Have you encountered a \u201cFailed to enumerate objects in the container\u201d error while accessing or making changes to a folder or file on your PC? It\u2019s likely your user account doesn\u2019t have permission to view or edit that specific item. There are other reasons this error occurs. We\u2019ll show you how to fix your permission issue as well as other items that can cause the above error on your Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another reason you can\u2019t access or edit a file or folder on your PC is that a virus or malware has infected your system. Such an item can make changes to your folder and file permissions, disabling your user access to various items.\n<\/p>\n\n\n

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Make Sure You\u2019re Using an Administrator Account\n<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first item to check when you run into the above error is your account type. Ensure you\u2019re using an admin account to access files and folders on your system. If yours isn\u2019t an admin account, you can ask an admin account holder on your PC to follow the following steps to make you an admin.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note that you\u2019ll need an admin-level account while following the below troubleshooting tips on your PC, so it\u2019s a good idea to convert your current ordinary account to an admin one<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Windows 11\n<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Open Settings<\/span> by pressing Windows<\/span> + I<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Select Accounts<\/span> in the left sidebar and Other users<\/span> on the right pane.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Select your ordinary account and choose Change account type<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Select Administrator<\/span> from the Account type<\/span> drop-down menu and choose OK<\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
    \"How<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Sign out of your account and log in to your converted account.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      On Windows 10\n<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Launch Settings<\/span> using Windows<\/span> + I<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Select Accounts<\/span> in Settings.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Choose Family & other users<\/span> in the left sidebar.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. Select your regular account on the right and choose Change account type<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      5. Select Administrator<\/span> from the Account type<\/span> drop-down menu and choose OK<\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
        \"How<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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        1. Log out of your current account and log in to your converted account.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Manually Change Your File or Folder\u2019s Owner\n<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          If your file or folder permission issue<\/a> persists, manually change that specific item\u2019s ownership to get rid of your issue. You can transfer your item\u2019s ownership to your account, which will allow you to access your folder or file without errors.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          1. Launch File Explorer<\/span> and find your folder or file.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Right-click your item and select Properties<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. Access the Security<\/span> tab and choose Advanced<\/span> on the Properties<\/span> window.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          4. Select Change<\/span> next to Owner<\/span> on the following window.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
            \"How<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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            1. Type your account name in the Enter the object name to select<\/span> box, select Check Names<\/span> on the right, and choose OK<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. Turn on the Replace owner on subcontainers and objects<\/span> option.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
              \"How<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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              1. Enable the Replace all child object permission entries with inheritable permission entries from this object<\/span> option.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              2. Select Apply<\/span> followed by OK<\/span> at the bottom.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              3. Choose Yes<\/span> in the prompt.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                Take Your Folder or File\u2019s Ownership Using an Elevated Command Prompt<\/span>\n<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                Another way to transfer your file or folder\u2019s ownership to your account<\/a> is to use a command in Command Prompt.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                1. Open your PC\u2019s Start<\/span> menu, find Command Prompt<\/span>, and select Run as administrator<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                2. Choose Yes<\/span> in the User Account Control<\/span> prompt.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                3. Type the following command on the Command Prompt<\/span> window, replace PATH<\/span> with the full path to your file or folder, and press Enter<\/span>:
                  takeown \/F PATH \/r \/d y<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                  \"How<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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                  1. Close Command Prompt<\/span> when your command has finished running.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                    Run a Virus and Malware Scan to Fix Failed to Enumerate Objects<\/span>\n<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                    If you still can\u2019t access your folder or file, your computer may be infected with a virus or malware. Such malicious items can prevent your access to various items<\/a> on your computer.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    In this case, run a full virus and malware scan on your system<\/a> and remove all the malicious files. You can use your favorite third-party antivirus program or Microsoft Defender Antivirus to perform a full system scan. Here\u2019s how to use the latter option.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                    1. Open your PC\u2019s Start<\/span> menu, find Windows Security<\/span>, and launch the app.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    2. Select Virus & threat protection<\/span> in the app.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    3. Choose Scan options<\/span> on the following screen.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    4. Select Full scan<\/span> and choose Scan now<\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                      \"How<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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                      1. Wait while the antivirus finds and removes viruses and malware from your system.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      2. Reboot your PC.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                        Tip: Boot Your Windows PC in Safe Mode\n<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                        If you can\u2019t use the above methods for some reason, boot your PC in Windows\u2019 safe mode<\/a> and follow the methods again. Loading your system in safe mode helps you isolate your third-party items, allowing you to perform your tasks without interference.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                        On Windows 11\n<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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                        1. Open Settings<\/span> using Windows<\/span> + I<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        2. Select System<\/span> in the left sidebar and Recovery<\/span> on the right pane.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        3. Choose Restart now<\/span> next to Advanced startup<\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                          \"How<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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                          1. Select Restart now<\/span> in the prompt.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          2. Navigate to Troubleshoot<\/span> > Advanced options<\/span> > Startup Settings<\/span> and select Restart<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          3. Select the safe mode option to boot your PC in safe mode.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                            On Windows 10\n<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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                            1. Launch Settings<\/span> by pressing Windows<\/span> + I<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            2. Select Update & Security<\/span> in Settings.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            3. Choose Recovery<\/span> in the left sidebar.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            4. Select Restart now<\/span> in the Advanced startup<\/span> section on the right.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                              \"How<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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                              1. Head into Troubleshoot<\/span> > Advanced options<\/span> > Startup Settings<\/span> and choose Restart<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              2. Choose the safe mode option to enter safe mode on your PC.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                                Resolve File or Folder Permission Issues With Ease on Your Windows PC\n<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                                Windows\u2019 file and folder permission issues<\/a> are common, and these usually occur when someone else has taken your items\u2019 ownership. You can fix that by transferring ownership to your user account, as explained above. We hope this guide helps you resolve your issue so you can access your files and folders. Enjoy!\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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