Event ID 4660: An Object was Deleted [Fix]

This event is often asociated with the Active Directory

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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A few of our readers have come across event ID 4660. They often are unsure what to make of it, so we explain in this guide.

The event ID 4660 is often logged when an object is deleted, so we will also explore some practical ways to fix it on your computers.

What is event ID 4660?

The event ID 4660 is related to objects on theActive Directoryand will be triggered by any of the following:

How do I fix event ID 4660?

First, you may try these easy workarounds:

If the error is evident after these prefixes, proceed to the solutions below.

1. Restore the object from a backup

2. Roll back updates

3. Perform a system restore

In the future, you may prevent the event ID by implementing a strong security policy. A strong security policy can help to prevent unauthorized access to your system.

Additionally, we recommend backing up your system regularly, as it can help you restore objects deleted by malicious users or hardware failures and use arobust antivirus.

That is all we have to share in this article. If you have additional questions, leave us a comment in the comment section below, and we will respond.

Event ID 4660: An Object was Deleted [Fix]#

What is event ID 4660?#

How do I fix event ID 4660?#

1. Restore the object from a backup#

2. Roll back updates#

3. Perform a system restore#