Could be a virus or malware
Error applying security. Cannot enumerate objects in the container. Access is denied. {Simple fix}
Have you received the error message “Failed to enumerate objects in the container” while trying to open or modify a folder or file on your PC? It is likely that your user account does not have permission to view or edit that particular item. There are other reasons why this error occurs. We will show you how to fix your permission issue as well as other items that could be causing the above error on your Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC.
Another reason why 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.
The first thing you need to check when you encounter the above error is your account type. Make sure that you are using an administrator account to access files and folders on your system. If your account is not an administrator account, then you can ask an administrator account holder on your PC to follow the steps below to make you an administrator.
