Windows 10: computer owner

Discus and support computer owner in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I have tried to change settings and am told that only the owner can make the change I want. I AM the owner. I am also the administrator. I havce... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Connienoyb, Jun 1, 2020.

  1. CONNIENOYB
    Connienoyb Win User

    computer owner


    I have tried to change settings and am told that only the owner can make the change I want. I AM the owner. I am also the administrator. I havce been told that I need to change the title "owner" from the PC to me. How do I do this. I have changed anything that I have found and still cannot delete programs I don't want, nor can I sync some files.

    :)
     
    Connienoyb, Jun 1, 2020
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  2. WITTEN1972
    witten1972 Win User

    Unknown User as Owner

    Hi Bree, thanks for stepping up to address this issue.
    As far as I know my External Drive has only been used on my PC.

    I could try to implement your suggestion and take Ownership of those Folders.
    The "Take Ownership" link is present in my right click menu, but I'm currently logged in with my Microsoft account, so perhaps it would be better if I went Properties --> Security --> Advanced & set the Owner to Administrators, no?!

    Although my mind is bugged with a new question now.
    If I change the Owner & later on I have to restore a backup (Acronis on a CD) won't I encounter problems then?
     
    witten1972, Jun 1, 2020
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  3. BOBZ2
    BobZ2 Win User
    Old Owner Name

    I bought a used Axim. I changed the Device ID in Settings -> System ->

    About. I changed the owner name in Settings -> Personal -> Owner Info.

    But when I use Send To on a Windows 7 "desktop", the option for my

    Axim lists the old owner's name. Not a major problem, but definitely

    annoying. I couldn't find that name in the registry (on the Axim).

    Can anyone suggest another place to look?

    Thanks.
     
    BobZ2, Jun 1, 2020
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  4. JEREHUGGINS
    JereHuggins Win User

    computer owner

    Inherited computer

    my brother’s old computer is plugged in and aparantly

    working. It lists his name as owner and asks for a password. I have used this computer before at his house and the password was “shooter” but now that does not work. Any suggestions on how to make this computer my own?
     
    JereHuggins, Jun 1, 2020
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