Jump to content

Windows 7 - Can't (at all) change owner of a file

Adorable Cat
By Adorable Cat
in Windows
 Share
Posted

So my problem started when I was bored one day and decided to see about removing the annoying windows 7 activation tool that I've been "ignoring" (when really I don't actually have a product key and can't afford to just go out and buy one), so i go install some random WAT remover or whatever and surprise, it's full of nothing but adware and junk. I've managed to delete everything except 2 files in my appdata/local files, which have permissions set so that not even as an administrator can see or change the owner, or any of the security options. I've tried deleting it in safe mode and through command prompt, but it just keeps giving me "access denied". The only thing I haven't done is start in ubuntu and "sudo rm -rf"-ing myself to victory. Any suggestions?

Specs: CPU: AMD Ryzen R7 3700X @4.4Ghz, GPU: Gigabyte RX 5700 XT, RAM: 32 GB (2x 8GB Trident Z Royal + 2x 8GB TForce Vulkan Z) @3000Mhz, Motherboard: ASRock B550m Steel Legend, Storage: 1x WD Black 1Tb NVMe (boot) + 1x Samsung 860 QVO 1Tb SSD (storage), Case: Thermaltake Core V21, Cooler: Noctua NH-D15

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

To get ownership of a file when access is denied, you can use this tool: https://winaero.com/comment.php?comment.news.18

CPU: Intel Core i7-950 Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R CPU Cooler: NZXT HAVIK 140 RAM: Corsair Dominator DDR3-1600 (1x2GB), Crucial DDR3-1600 (2x4GB), Crucial Ballistix Sport DDR3-1600 (1x4GB) GPU: ASUS GeForce GTX 770 DirectCU II 2GB SSD: Samsung 860 EVO 2.5" 1TB HDDs: WD Green 3.5" 1TB, WD Blue 3.5" 1TB PSU: Corsair AX860i & CableMod ModFlex Cables Case: Fractal Design Meshify C TG (White) Fans: 2x Dynamic X2 GP-12 Monitors: LG 24GL600F, Samsung S24D390 Keyboard: Logitech G710+ Mouse: Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum Mouse Pad: Steelseries QcK Audio: Bose SoundSport In-Ear Headphones

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author

Thanks, I may consider that if I ever need to do this again (just figured out why I was having such a hard time booting puppy linux from a USB)

Specs: CPU: AMD Ryzen R7 3700X @4.4Ghz, GPU: Gigabyte RX 5700 XT, RAM: 32 GB (2x 8GB Trident Z Royal + 2x 8GB TForce Vulkan Z) @3000Mhz, Motherboard: ASRock B550m Steel Legend, Storage: 1x WD Black 1Tb NVMe (boot) + 1x Samsung 860 QVO 1Tb SSD (storage), Case: Thermaltake Core V21, Cooler: Noctua NH-D15

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

We don't condone the use of pirated or bootlegged software on the forums.

 

Quote
  • Talking about piracy in general, broad details, is acceptable however the posting or discussing pirated/hacked/cracked or otherwise nefariously obtained content is not. This includes Windows content, games, hackintosh, etc. Also discussions regarding ways to avoid or block legitimately installed monitoring/tracking software or the like is also not allowed.

 

-Locked-

Updated Modding FAQ

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Guest
This topic is now closed to further replies.
 Share
Go to topic listing Windows

×