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:

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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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HG

DON'T WORKS ON SYSTEM 32
L

Men it actually worked thanks alot God Bless
Shawn

Just so you know, you show your previews as having the "HasLUAShield" string value included, but the reg file you supply does not include it.

Personally, I prefer it with the "HasLUAShield" because it comes across as an important menu option and you should realize what you're doing before you actually click it. That's just my opinion, but its up to you if you want to change the reg file to include it.
Arthas

I ran the registry file on my vista 32 bit. When i was finished with it i used the other reg file to remove it. After the process was complete, the 'Take ownership' option still remained. Can anyone please help me.
Arthas

I ran the registry file on my vista 32 bit. When i was finished with it i used the other reg file to remove it. After the process was complete, the 'Take ownership' option still remained. Can anyone please help me.
Arthas

Oh, and also i checked my regedit and and the runas files have already gone but the problem remains.
VG

^^ Please download the file again and run the new Uninstall Registry file. It'll fix the problem.
Arthas

Thanks
Digital

VG how do I turn Take Ownership back into Run as Adminstrator?
VG

^^ Run the uninstallation script attached in the ZIP file.