How to Disable Take Ownership in Windows XP
To do this you need administrative privileges., Go start-run and type in gpedit.msc. , Navigate to the following directory., Go right to the bottom of the other screen., Double click on this and remove Administrators. , Go back to the other screen...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: To do this you need administrative privileges.
If you don't have these, view the linked article. ,,'Local Computer Policy\Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment'. , The last item should say 'Take Ownership of Files or Other Objects'.,,,,, The computer must be restarted for the settings to take effect. -
Step 2: Go start-run and type in gpedit.msc.
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Step 3: Navigate to the following directory.
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Step 4: Go right to the bottom of the other screen.
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Step 5: Double click on this and remove Administrators.
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Step 6: Go back to the other screen displaying all the files.
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Step 7: Click on User Rights Assignment.
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Step 8: Hold the left arrow key until everything is minimized.
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Step 9: Close the window.
Detailed Guide
If you don't have these, view the linked article. ,,'Local Computer Policy\Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment'. , The last item should say 'Take Ownership of Files or Other Objects'.,,,,, The computer must be restarted for the settings to take effect.
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