Windows 10: Who is "TrustedInstaller" and why do they seem to have more control over my computer then me?

I have been removing some files to clear some space and found that despite being the Admin I am unable to delete them because they are from "TrustedInstaller". When I go into security settings it wont let me change anything to do with it and I can't remove it. I find this incredibly frustrating as I own this computer and expect to be able to control what goes on it.

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TrustedInstaller, Windows 10, winSAT

Hi Ron,


To help resolve your concern, you have to first take ownership of the files or folders and then grant yourself full
control permissions and rights. To do so, follow the steps on this link:

• 
  Open
  File Explorer
  and then locate the file or folder you want to take ownership of.
  
• 
  Right-click the file or folder, click
  Properties and then select
  Security
  tab.
  
• 
  Click the
  Advanced
  button and the
  Advanced Security Settings
  window will appear. You need to change the Owner of the key. Click the
  Change link
  next to the "Owner:" label
  
  
• 
  The
  Select User or Group window will appear. Type "NT Service\TrustedInstaller"
  as the new owner name.
  
• 
  Click
  OK to change the ownership and you are done.
  

Let us know how it goes.

 

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