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How to Fix a “Failed to enumerate objects in the container” Error on Windows 11/10

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Have you encountered a “Failed to enumerate objects in the container” error while accessing or making changes to a folder or file on your PC? It’s likely your user account doesn’t have permission to view or edit that specific item. There are other reasons this error occurs. We’ll 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. Another reason you can’t 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. Make Sure You’re Using an Administrator Account The first item to check when you run into the above error is your account type. Ensure you’re using an admin account to access files and folders on your system. If yours isn’t an admin account, you can ask an admin account holder on your PC to follow the following steps to make you an admin. Note