Got Message that I Cant Rename a File - HELP

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koolx

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I got a message when I tried to rename a file. How can I fix this so that I can be allowed to make changes to the file without any messages? The message is below:

"You need permission to perform this action. You require permission from system to make changes to this file."
 

My Computer

Hmm sounds like a system file that is in memory running. You could stop it from running then perhaps you can change it. Otherwise you'll have to take ownership through properties/advanced properties I've had to do the with my systyem32/drivers/etc/Host file. That was just to make changes. I guess though if you are the owner of the file you could change the name of it.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro MC
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus G75VW / Z97 Pro
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-3610QM / I7-4790K
    Motherboard
    Z97 Pro
    Memory
    16 GB Hyundai HTM315156CFR8C-PB PC3-12800
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVIDIA GeForce GTX 670M (GF114M)
    Sound Card
    VIA 6.0.10.1600
    Screen Resolution
    1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 850 Pro 256, Samsung 850 Pro 1TB
    Internet Speed
    30 down 3 up
    Browser
    Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    NIS and Malwarebytes
Hmm sounds like a system file that is in memory running. You could stop it from running then perhaps you can change it. Otherwise you'll have to take ownership through properties/advanced properties I've had to do the with my systyem32/drivers/etc/Host file. That was just to make changes. I guess though if you are the owner of the file you could change the name of it.

So how do I take ownership?
 

My Computer

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo IdeaCenter K450
    CPU
    Intel Quad Core i7-4770 @ 3.4Ghz
    Motherboard
    Lenovo
    Memory
    16.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM 1600 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Integrated HD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP h2207
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050@59Hz
    Hard Drives
    250GB Samsung EVO SATA-3 SSD;
    2TB Seagate ST2000DM001 SATA-2;
    1.5TB Seagate ST3150041AS SATA
    PSU
    500W
    Keyboard
    Wired USB
    Mouse
    Wired USB
    Internet Speed
    3GB Up, 30GB Down
    Browser
    SeaMonkey
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender; MBAM Pro
    Other Info
    UEFI/GPT
    PLDS DVD-RW DH16AERSH
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