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Default Permissions and Ownership of C:\Windows and subcontainers
I had to change the owner and permissions of the C:\Windows folder in order to install a particular software. When I changed these settings, I had the "Replace owner on subcontainers and objects" box checked. Ever since I made these changes, most of my icons won't appear properly and several windows updates have failed. I figure its safe to say I made a mistake. Does anyone know how to return all ownership and permissions to default values without doing a full install of the OS? I tried creating a recovery disc and running a repair, but it didn't fix the issue. I also have no image to restore to.
I'm running 7 Home Premium 64bit.
Thanks.