Many times you need to take ownership of a file or folder in Windows. You have to follow no. of steps to do this task. But now you can do it in a single step.
Download following zip file and extract it. You'll get a .REG file. Run the file and accept the confirmation:
It'll add an extra option "Take ownership" in file/folder context menu:

Now you can right-click on any file/folder and select “Take ownership”. It’ll make you the owner of the file/folder.
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M4573R
Thanx, but the quotes dont work...
VG
^^ Thanks. I have uploaded a ready-made .REG file. So just use it without any problem.
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
VG great stuff truly enjoy your site and your support. great photos btw
VG
^^ Thanks.
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