How to Add “Take Ownership” Option to File or Folder Context Menu in Windows XP, Vista, 7 and Windows 8

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Many times you need to take ownership of a file or folder in Windows. For example, when you want to customize Windows UI and need to replace existing system files with a new one.

You have to follow no. of steps to take ownership and grant yourself full permission to access the file or folder. But now you can do it in a single step.

You just need to download following zip file and extract it. You'll get a .REG file. Run the file and accept the confirmation:

Download Link

It'll add an extra option "Take ownership" in file and folder context menu:

Now you can right-click on any file or folder and select "Take ownership" option. It'll make you the owner of the file or folder and you can perform your desired operation on that file or folder.

NOTE: If you face problem while taking ownership of a file or folder using above method, you can try manual method which is mentioned in following article:

[Guide] How to Take Ownership (Permission) of a File or Folder Manually in Windows?

[Guide] How to Restore “TrustedInstaller” as Default Owner of a File or Folder in Windows?

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M4573R

Thanx, but the quotes dont work...
Zygo

what do u call these types of REG mods, i want one that put's a shorcut to a folder i choose like my documents on rightclick, so ur in a folder u feel lazy and you go to the custom link.

thanks for da Mod, wiked
VG

^^ Please follow this tutorial:

Link
Jay

Is there a way to undo everything.. Cause I took ownership of the Windows folder and now a lot of my programs are not working and they do not have an icon on the desktop... Please Help!
Ronald

not a good to modify your registry without a backup. You should always export yur registry to your desktop or :?: folder then make changes. If find you have screwed yur windows up just reboot in safe mode and import the backup copy. You are asking for touble when you try a registry mod you found online with out a backup

VG great stuff truly enjoy your site and your support. great photos btw
Sora

i don't have a backup software = = can i use system restore instead?
VG

^^ Yep.
CORRUPTED

ZOMG THNX SO MUCH now i can finally get my backups
Nikolaj

is there a way to change take ownership to tag ejerskab
Nikolaj

becuse i have a danish comp and it dont look good

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you can see that in dont look good