Take Ownership - Add to Context Menu in Windows 8

[URSOKWL]

GIVING this remedy a shot. so far its working as directed. I am taking ownership of the c:\windows folder, from the factory 'trustedinstaller' AKA best buy....so I can edit files in the systems32 folder. or change permissions.

Thanks Brink.

 

[URSOKWL]

didn't work. I am trying to edit my hosts file

 

[Brink]

didn't work. I am trying to edit my hosts file

Try this below instead to edit your hosts file.

HOSTS File - Add or Remove from Desktop Context Menu - Windows 7 Help Forums

OR

Hosts File : Use in Windows 7 / Vista - Windows 7 Help Forums

 

[URSOKWL]

Hmm i am running a BestBuy pre-installed win 8.1 64 bir with BING....

 

[URSOKWL]

Also, thank you for your time and expertise. How may I return the 'favor'?

 

[Brink]

You're most welcome.

If you like, you could always help solve any other posted question you know the answer of when able, but of course is not required.

Did you get it sorted?

 

[soccerguy243]

You're most welcome.

If you like, you could always help solve any other posted question you know the answer of when able, but of course is not required.

Did you get it sorted?

I made an account just to thank you!
For context I had a HDD. I then bought a new SSD. I disconnected my HDD and installed windows 10 on the new SSD. But then I was having problems with access to the files and programs on my HDD. The reg edit solution you provided worked... based on this thread I an reasonably assured there isn't any spyware/malware or malicious parts of this "add Take Ownership" fix.

THANK YOU!

 

[Brink]

You're most welcome soccerguy, and welcome to Eight Forums. I'm glad it could help.

 

[zivshosh]

takeownership on windows 10

Good to know it also works on windows 10.
It should have been part of the OS, after all who's pc is it - ours or Microsoft's?

 

[Brink]

UPDATE:

I have updated the .reg files for the Take Ownership context menu in this tutorial.

The Take Ownership context menu will now no longer be available when you right click on the C: drive, C:\Program Files folder, C:\Program Files (x86) folder, C:\ProgramData folder, C:\Users folder, and C:\Windows folder since taking ownership of these Windows system folders can make Windows unstable.

This was done to prevent taking ownership of these locations by mistake.

 

[zivshosh]

take ownership

so I'm lucky to be quick enough and use the old (win7) "take ownership" to be able to do it on specific files under c:\windows in win10.
the point is this: I'm the owner of this pc so I have to be able to do whatever I want on any file in my pc (at my own risk).
I have 30 years experience and I've never had any trouble, never formatted C etc.
usually it involves adding dll files from a software I bought and installed that normally the OS won't let me.
thank you

 

[Brink]

You misunderstand.

The new one will still be able to take ownership of files and folders inside the "C:\Windows" folder, but just not the actual "C:\Windows" folder itself.

This way you won't mistakenly take ownership of the "C:\Windows" folder and everything in it all at once.

 

[jcc2]

Good day and greetings from Peru !!!!!

I am trying to help a friend who is still using Windows 7 Ultimate X64 but in spanish. Would it be possible to obtain a copy of the Take Ownership reg for this language?

I know it is probably a long shot but any help would be highly appreciated!!!!

JCC2

 

[Brink]

Good day and greetings from Peru !!!!!

I am trying to help a friend who is still using Windows 7 Ultimate X64 but in spanish. Would it be possible to obtain a copy of the Take Ownership reg for this language?

I know it is probably a long shot but any help would be highly appreciated!!!!

JCC2

Hello JCC2,

No problem. Here's a Spanish version for you below.

Add_Spanish_Take_Ownership_with_Pause_to_context_menu.reg

 

[jcc2]

Good day Brink....


Many thanks for your prompt reply!!!!!.

Managed to activate my friends Windows Mail (windows 7) with your updated reg file and the tutorial for reinstating WM from this excellent forum.

Keep up up the good work!!!!


JCC2

 

[Brink]

Great news.