Unable to change folder user permissions (SYSTEM full control only)


  1. Danni111111
    Posts : 12
    Microsoft Windows 10 Pro / 10.0.19044 Build 19044
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    Unable to change folder user permissions (SYSTEM full control only)


    Hi All,

    I recently copied all my files from an old computer to my new one. However a large number of random folder/files are missing permissions for Administrators. As such I am unable to modify/delete these folders.

    My account has admin privileges and I am able to change permissions as expected on other folders where the admin group has full access.

    How can I go about fixing this, and is there a way to fix for all files on the HDD in one go (this is not the boot drive so no OS files would be affected)?

    Example Folder

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    Thanks in advance!

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  3. dalchina
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    Win 10 Pro (22H2) (2nd PC is 22H2)
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    Hi, I will assume you are referring solely to personal files, and not to anything related to the O/S or programs.

    The easy way to deal with this is... from the searchable Tutorials section - do feel free to have a look and make ues of these..

    Add Take Ownership to Context Menu in Windows 10

    This tutorial will show you how to add Take Ownership to the context menu of all files, folders, and drives for all users in Windows 10.
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  4. Danni111111
    Posts : 12
    Microsoft Windows 10 Pro / 10.0.19044 Build 19044
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    dalchina said:
    Hi, I will assume you are referring solely to personal files, and not to anything related to the O/S or programs.

    The easy way to deal with this is... from the searchable Tutorials section - do feel free to have a look and make ues of these..

    Add Take Ownership to Context Menu in Windows 10
    Thank you, this worked!
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  6. dalchina
    Posts : 43,003
    Win 10 Pro (22H2) (2nd PC is 22H2)
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