How to Fix: “An Error Occurred During Directory Enumeration” Error Message
If you happen to have trouble installing Windows updates, there may be any number of reasons for this. However, the most common reason is the fact that you have no files in the Windows or INF directory. In this case, your computer will still be able to boot and operate, but it cannot update your system. This will make installing new hardware nearly impossible. If you use the Windows XP installation disc to start the recovery console and type "dir," you will see the following error message: "An Error occurred during directory enumeration". Your PC won't be able to display a listing for the directory. Read on to learn how to remedy this troublesome situation.
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Start the Windows XP Recovery Console by booting up your computer from your Windows XP installation CD. Insert the XP CD into your CD-ROM drive and turn on your computer.
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Set your BIOS to boot from CD or from DVD. Your system’s BIOS settings can be opened by hitting the "F2", "F8", or the "Del" keys on your keyboard. One of these should be pressed as the computer is booting up. The specific key differs depending on the manufacturer of your computer. When you see the following message, "Press any key to boot from cd", tap any key on your keyboard and wait until you see the “Welcome to Setup” screen.
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Hit "R" to begin the Recovery Console. You will then be asked to select which Windows installation you wish to load. You should choose the first option unless you have a multi-boot system.
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Type in the administrative password and hit "Enter". If you don’t have an administrative password, simply press "Enter" to continue. This will bring you to the following command line: C:\Windows>.
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Type in the following command into the command prompt, "chkdsk /p /r". This will launch and run "chkdsk". Be patient as this may take a few minutes. (It may even take a few hours on a slower system). Make sure you don’t cause any interruptions.
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Type in "Exit" to restart your computer after "chkdsk" completes. And you are done!
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Tips & Warnings
The Windows XP operating system updates itself via Windows Updates. Windows updates can be crucial because important security updates and patches are downloaded that help better protect your system. If you don’t use Windows update on a regular basis, your computer will not be as secure because you don’t have the latest security updates.
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all files are not readable that why we cant get the output for "dir" command. so it cant ask any password. if these error is occured then we have to use the chkdsk /p /r directly it will check and convert all error and we can get all the file are readable now use command "dir" it will display the files correctly now restart the system u will be loged in get the desktop.
