Help with 'TAKEOWN' command

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Tygerrr

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I am trying to take administrative ownership of a folder and it's subfiles. I cannot get cmd and the takeown command to find the file path. Here is what I've tried:

TAKEOWN /F C:\ProgramFiles\xxx\xxx\xxx

TAKEOWN /S system U/ xxx P/ xxx /F C:\ProgramFiles\xxx\xxx\xxx

neither is working, I get a some form or another of the 'cannot find specified path or network etc.

Please help!
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7
Put the entire path in quotes - the space in "Program Files" has caused more headaches than any other single character, anywhere, ever.

From your example: TAKEOWN /F "C:\Program Files\xxx\xxx\xxx"
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Multiple machines in various stages of decomposition.
OS
Win7x64
Oki that seemed to solve that problem, but another has arisen. It has given me 'current logged on user doesn't ownership'.

Well duh, that's why I'm trying to take ownership. My user profile is set as administrator. What else can I do?
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7
Tygerrr said:
Oki that seemed to solve that problem, but another has arisen. It has given me 'current logged on user doesn't ownership'.

Well duh, that's why I'm trying to take ownership. My user profile is set as administrator. What else can I do?
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Run the command from an elevated CMD prompt (right-click the CMD shortcut, "run as admin").
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Multiple machines in various stages of decomposition.
OS
Win7x64
still getting an 'access is denied' error :(
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7
Tygerrr said:
still getting an 'access is denied' error :(
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That's different to the error you posted previously, isn't it?

Some system directories don't really "exist", in the sense that they're there for compatibility with apps written for previous versions of Windows. Make sure you're only trying to alter permissions on data, not system stuff.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Multiple machines in various stages of decomposition.
OS
Win7x64

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom made
OS
Windows 7 Professional x64 PL
CPU
AMD Athlon 4450e
Motherboard
Giga-Byte GA-MA69G-S3H
Memory
GoodRam DDR2 2x2048MB (FSB 800MHz)
Graphics Card(s)
nVidia GeForce 9600GT (G94-300) 1024 MB
Monitor(s) Displays
SAMSUNG SyncMaster HS2P301688
Hard Drives
Seagate ST3750330AS 750GB
PSU
Corsair 550W
Cooling
AeroCool ExtremeEngine 3T
I have registry entries you run to add a "Take Ownership" option when you right-click any folder or file. PM me if your interested in them. Cheers.

Kurrupt
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom build
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate
CPU
AMD Phenom 8750 Triple-Core Processor 2,40 GHz
Memory
4.00 GB SDRAM
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon HD 4800
Sound Card
NVIDIA High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
19' Acer LCD
Screen Resolution
1440x900
Hard Drives
500 GB HD
250 GB External (Backup)
What are you trying to take ownership of and why? If you cannot or don't have a good answer for why then you should not be doing this!
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Alienware Aurora ALX R4
OS
Windows 10 Pro (x64)
CPU
Intel Core i7-3930K (3.2GHz - 4.5GHz)
Motherboard
Alienware Aurora-R4 x79
Memory
4x Samsung 4GB PC3-12800 DDR3 (16GB 1600MHz)
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia Geforce GTX 690
Sound Card
SteelSeries Siberia Elite
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell UltraSharp U3011
Screen Resolution
2560x1600
Hard Drives
Samsung 850 Pro 256 GB, Seagate 1TB Desktop Hybrid HDD, 2x Western Digital 4TB Green HDD
PSU
875W Some Dell PSU <.<
Case
Alienware Aurora ALX
Cooling
Custom Liquid Cooling (EK CPU & GPU blocks) dual EK 480RAD
Keyboard
Logitech G710+ Mechanical
Mouse
Logitech G700s
Internet Speed
Verizon Fios (50 mbps average)
Other Info
Server: Intel NUC D54250WYK: i5-4250U, 16GB, 256 GB mSATA, Windows Server 2012 R2
Because I am trying to alter a program that I purchased for preferred and optimal performance.
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7
Ok so do you want the registry entries?
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom build
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate
CPU
AMD Phenom 8750 Triple-Core Processor 2,40 GHz
Memory
4.00 GB SDRAM
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon HD 4800
Sound Card
NVIDIA High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
19' Acer LCD
Screen Resolution
1440x900
Hard Drives
500 GB HD
250 GB External (Backup)
Why are you using the command line? You can do this through the GUI by right-clicking on the folder, and going to Properties > Security > Advanced > Owner > Edit. I have used this successfully on all computers brought in for backup and restore where the original OS was not bootable, and thus the original owner was invalid.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Acer Aspire 7720-6155
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit Release Candidate
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo T5250
Memory
2GB DDR2
Graphics Card(s)
Mobile Intel 965 Express

My Computer

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Gateway, Toshiba Laptop, and Home Brew
OS
Windows 7 x64 HP, Windows 7 HP, Windows 7 Ult
CPU
Intel I3, Cerelon, Pentium 4 @ 3Ghz
Motherboard
Intel, Intel, Asus
Memory
8G, 3G, 3G
Graphics Card(s)
On-board Intel, On-board nVidia, nVIDIA card
Sound Card
on-board, on-board, SoundBlaster
Monitor(s) Displays
Hannspree HF237, Toshiba, SyncMaster 931B
Screen Resolution
default (all)
Hard Drives
1T internal, 320G internal, 160G internal, 1T networked
PSU
300w, unk, 650w
Case
black, black, grey
Cooling
air (all)
Keyboard
standard wired (all)
Mouse
standard wired (all)
Internet Speed
6M down, 768K up
Other Info
Home LAN through Linksys hub to 4 port and wireless switch/router. Networked HP 2600n. Wife's computer running Windows 7, and spare laptop running Ubuntu "Karmic Kola" (9.10).
logicearth said:
What are you trying to take ownership of and why? If you cannot or don't have a good answer for why then you should not be doing this!
Click to expand...

"Because it's my computer." There is no better reason than that.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Vostro 420
OS
Windows 7 Pro x64
CPU
3.00 GHz Intel Core2 Quad Q9650
Memory
4 GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon HD 3400 Series
Monitor(s) Displays
DELL 2405FPW
Screen Resolution
1920x1200
Hard Drives
System: 80GB WDC WD800JD-22MSA1
Data: 500GB Hitachi HDP725050GLA360
Internet Speed
Verizon FiOS 20/5 mbps
Other Info
Computing is primarily business use with off-time troubleshooting practice: Remote desktop, scanning and producing invoices, some minor graphics work.
installed those reg files from the zip and still does not work.
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7
What version of Win 7 are you using?
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Gateway, Toshiba Laptop, and Home Brew
OS
Windows 7 x64 HP, Windows 7 HP, Windows 7 Ult
CPU
Intel I3, Cerelon, Pentium 4 @ 3Ghz
Motherboard
Intel, Intel, Asus
Memory
8G, 3G, 3G
Graphics Card(s)
On-board Intel, On-board nVidia, nVIDIA card
Sound Card
on-board, on-board, SoundBlaster
Monitor(s) Displays
Hannspree HF237, Toshiba, SyncMaster 931B
Screen Resolution
default (all)
Hard Drives
1T internal, 320G internal, 160G internal, 1T networked
PSU
300w, unk, 650w
Case
black, black, grey
Cooling
air (all)
Keyboard
standard wired (all)
Mouse
standard wired (all)
Internet Speed
6M down, 768K up
Other Info
Home LAN through Linksys hub to 4 port and wireless switch/router. Networked HP 2600n. Wife's computer running Windows 7, and spare laptop running Ubuntu "Karmic Kola" (9.10).
Please don't be offended, but where did you get it from?
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Gateway, Toshiba Laptop, and Home Brew
OS
Windows 7 x64 HP, Windows 7 HP, Windows 7 Ult
CPU
Intel I3, Cerelon, Pentium 4 @ 3Ghz
Motherboard
Intel, Intel, Asus
Memory
8G, 3G, 3G
Graphics Card(s)
On-board Intel, On-board nVidia, nVIDIA card
Sound Card
on-board, on-board, SoundBlaster
Monitor(s) Displays
Hannspree HF237, Toshiba, SyncMaster 931B
Screen Resolution
default (all)
Hard Drives
1T internal, 320G internal, 160G internal, 1T networked
PSU
300w, unk, 650w
Case
black, black, grey
Cooling
air (all)
Keyboard
standard wired (all)
Mouse
standard wired (all)
Internet Speed
6M down, 768K up
Other Info
Home LAN through Linksys hub to 4 port and wireless switch/router. Networked HP 2600n. Wife's computer running Windows 7, and spare laptop running Ubuntu "Karmic Kola" (9.10).
OK, you may have an illegal or hacked copy, and that could be why the registry change doesn't work.

We cannot help with anything but legal software, sorry.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Gateway, Toshiba Laptop, and Home Brew
OS
Windows 7 x64 HP, Windows 7 HP, Windows 7 Ult
CPU
Intel I3, Cerelon, Pentium 4 @ 3Ghz
Motherboard
Intel, Intel, Asus
Memory
8G, 3G, 3G
Graphics Card(s)
On-board Intel, On-board nVidia, nVIDIA card
Sound Card
on-board, on-board, SoundBlaster
Monitor(s) Displays
Hannspree HF237, Toshiba, SyncMaster 931B
Screen Resolution
default (all)
Hard Drives
1T internal, 320G internal, 160G internal, 1T networked
PSU
300w, unk, 650w
Case
black, black, grey
Cooling
air (all)
Keyboard
standard wired (all)
Mouse
standard wired (all)
Internet Speed
6M down, 768K up
Other Info
Home LAN through Linksys hub to 4 port and wireless switch/router. Networked HP 2600n. Wife's computer running Windows 7, and spare laptop running Ubuntu "Karmic Kola" (9.10).
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