What does Windows error code 15814 (ERROR_STATE_ENUMERATE_SETTINGS_FAILED) mean?

 
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ERROR_STATE_ENUMERATE_CONTAINER_FAILED ERROR_STATE_COMPOSITE_SETTING_VALUE_SIZE_LIMIT_EXCEEDED

ERROR_STATE_ENUMERATE_SETTINGS_FAILED

State-setting enumeration failed

ERROR_STATE_ENUMERATE_SETTINGS_FAILED means the repository could not produce a complete list of values in a container. This may affect export, migration, diagnostics, reset, and synchronization logic.

Checks

  • Confirm the container remains open and valid.
  • Look for concurrent deletion or schema migration.
  • Test whether direct access to known settings still works.
  • Inspect repository consistency and storage events.

Developer guidance

Do not infer that unreturned settings are absent. Restart enumeration when appropriate and make migration code robust against duplicate observations after a retry.

Impact on maintenance tasks

Export, backup, migration, and reset operations depend on a complete list. If enumeration fails, continuing with only the values already seen can produce incomplete backups or leave stale configuration behind.

Telemetry

Record the container identity, number of settings returned, last successful key, and whether direct reads continue to work. Avoid logging names when they may contain personal data; a stable hash is often enough.

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