How to fix “The policy object does not exist. [ERROR_POLICY_OBJECT_NOT_FOUND (0x201B)]” – Error Code 8219

Overview

In this article, we’ll focus on resolving the issue described as: “The policy object does not exist. [ERROR_POLICY_OBJECT_NOT_FOUND (0x201B)]”. This error, identified by the error code Error Code 8219, can impede your system’s performance, and here’s how you can fix it.

Identifying the Problem

Error Code 8219 arises when a system tries to access a policy object that does not exist. This can occur when:
– The user or application has insufficient permissions to access the policy object.
– The policy object has been deleted, renamed, or moved.
– The policy object is corrupt or invalid.

Common Fixes

1. Check Permissions:
– Right-click on the policy object and select “Properties”.
– Go to the “Security” tab and verify that the user or application has the necessary permissions to access the policy object.

2. Clear Temp Folder:
– Press Windows Key + R to open the Run dialog box.
– Type “%temp%” in the box and press Enter.
– Delete all files in the Temp folder.
– Restart your computer.

3. Run System File Checker (SFC):
– Open the Command Prompt as an administrator.
– Type “sfc /scannow” and press Enter.
– SFC will scan and repair any corrupted system files.

4. Reset Registry Permissions:
– Press Windows Key + R to open the Run dialog box.
– Type “regedit” in the box and press Enter.
– Navigate to the following registry key: “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies”
– Right-click on the folder “Policies” and select “Permissions”.
– Click on “Advanced” and then on the “Owner” tab.
– Select your user account from the drop-down menu and check the box next to “Replace owner on subcontainers and objects”.
– Click on “OK” and restart your computer.

Advanced Troubleshooting

1. Rebuild Security Descriptor:
– Open the Command Prompt as an administrator.
– Type the following command and press Enter: “subinacl /nobackup /restore OldNTDS.sdb NewNTDS.sdb”
– Replace “OldNTDS.sdb” and “NewNTDS.sdb” with the paths to your old and new security descriptor files.

2. Force Refresh Group Policy:
– Press Windows Key + R to open the Run dialog box.
– Type “gpupdate /force” in the box and press Enter.
– This will force Windows to refresh the group policy settings.

Conclusion

By following the solutions outlined above, you should be able to resolve Error Code 8219. Remember to restart your computer after making any changes. If the issue persists, it is recommended to contact Microsoft Support or a qualified technician for further assistance. To prevent this error in the future, ensure that users have appropriate permissions and keep your system up-to-date with the latest security patches.