Windows 10: Unable to Take Ownership of Folder/Files, No Security Tab

HiI have a recent issue with some files in one folder on an external hard drive.The files in question are PDFs that are resources downloaded as part on an online course. They were downloaded, opened in Adobe Reader, and then saved into an existing folder on the hard drive. I subsequently reviewed each of the documents, highlighting various bits of text but, when I tried to save a document same name, same location I got an error saying that I could not save the file. The only way I could save them was to give them new names. Once I had done that, I tried to delete the original non-highligh

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Windows folder security.

Is there a way to disable ALL windows security on folders? I'm using Windows 7 and trying to replace some system files that may be currupt and I get the "You need permission..." bitching from Windows. I know I can take ownership of the folder through the security tab but it's getting REALLY old having to do this for each and every file and folder I'm trying to overwrite. *Bang Head :banghead:

I'm the administrator for christ sake. If I want to open my drive and take a crap in it, do I need permission from Microsoft?

 

Unable to take ownership of a folder.


Hi guys, I am unable to take ownership of a folder with my account which is the only administrator account in my PC.



This is the issue that pops up. I took ownership with the above account as shown below.






I have even applied the changes to all subfolders...but to no avail. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

 

unable to access old files and folders after downloading and upgrading to Windows 10.

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

Based on the issue description I can understand that you are unable access the files after upgrading to Windows 10. We in Community will try to help you in the best possible way we can.



Please provide more information to help you better:

• 
  Which files and folders are you referring to?
  
• 
  Did you receive any error message while accessing the files?
  

I suggest that you try to change the ownership of the file that is creating this issue and check if the issue persist. Follow the steps mentioned below to change the ownership of the file or folder:

• Press and hold the folder that you want to take ownership of, then tap
  Properties. (If you are using a mouse, right-click the folder, and then click
  Properties.)
• Tap or click the Security tab, tap or click Advanced, then tap or click
  Change. If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
• Type the name of the person that you want to give ownership to, and then click
  Check Names.
• Note: the account name for the person that you are assigning ownership to is displayed.
• Click OK.
• If you want this person to be the owner of the files and subfolders that are contained in this folder, select the
  Replace owner on subcontainers and objects check box.
• Click OK.

Hope this helps in resolving the issue. If the issue persists, do get back to us. We will be happy to assist you.