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How to fix error error-no-more-items in Windows 11

ERROR_NO_MORE_ITEMS = 259

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📅 Updated: 2026-08-13
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Fix based on community reports and expert analysis. Last verified: 2026-08-13 · How we verify fixes
Error Codeerror-no-more-items
Affected SystemWindows 11 (Microsoft)
DifficultyMedium
Estimated Time25 min
Requires Admin Rights⚠️ Yes
Requires Reboot🔄 Yes

Solution Steps

  1. 1 Press Windows key + R to open the Run dialog. Type 'cmd' and press Ctrl+Shift+Enter to open Command Prompt as administrator. Click Yes if prompted. This gives you the power to run system checks. We'll use this to scan for file system errors, which can cause this issue.
  2. 2 In the Command Prompt, type 'sfc /scannow' and press Enter. This is the System File Checker. It scans all protected Windows files and replaces any that are corrupted. Think of it as a doctor checking your system's vital organs. Wait for the scan to complete (it may take 10-15 minutes). If it finds issues, it will fix them automatically.
  3. 3 If SFC didn't fix the problem, run DISM. Type 'DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth' and press Enter. DISM is like a deeper repair tool that fixes the Windows image itself. It may take up to 20 minutes. This step is important because SFC relies on a healthy system image to work.
  4. 4 After the scans, restart your computer. Press Windows key, click the Power icon, and select Restart. This ensures any fixes are applied and clears temporary glitches.
  5. 5 If the error occurs in a specific app, try reinstalling that app. Press Windows key + I to open Settings, go to Apps → Installed apps, find the problematic app, click the three dots, and select Uninstall. Then reinstall it from the official source. This resets the app's file references, which often resolves the error.

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