IIS: "Unable to Enumerate Files and Directories" Message in Internet Services Manager (239043)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Internet Information Services 5.0
This article was previously published under Q239043

SYMPTOMS

Using the Internet Services Manager you may receive the following error message:
"Unable to enumerate files and directories because the following error occurred: The system cannot find the path specified"

CAUSE

This problem can occur when the directory specified for the home directory of a site (for example, the default Web site) is inaccessible because it has been deleted, moved, or SYSTEM does not have access to the resources.

RESOLUTION

To correct this error, perform the following steps:
  1. Check the "Home Directory" for the site (under the home directory tab in the sites properties) to make sure that it is pointing to a valid location.
  2. Check to ensure that the directory still exists and has not been moved.
  3. Check to ensure that the SYSTEM has permissions on the directory specified in the home directory box. Often, moving the content to another drive will cause this problem. SYSTEM is not automatically added to partitions other than the system drive.

STATUS

This is a known issue when using Internet Information Services 5.0.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information on setting directory permissions, see the Windows 2000 Resource Kit as well as the Internet Information Services documentation.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:6/24/2004
Keywords:kbbug kbpending KB239043
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