Click OK to close the file or folder properties to complete the task. On "Permission Entry", check the Full control option. On the "Select User or Group" page, click OK.
From the search result, select your user account, and click OK. Click Select a principal to add your user account. Right-click the file or folder and select Properties. Now you'll need to grant full access control to your account, to do this use the following steps: It's important to note that if you're taking ownership of a folder, you can check the Replace ownership on subcontainers and object option in the Advanced Security Settings page to take control of the subfolders inside of the folder. Click OK one more time to complete this task. On the "Select User or Group" page, click OK. On the "Select User or Group" page, click the Find Now button.įrom the search result, select your user account, and click OK. On the "Advanced Security Settings" page, you need to click the Change link, in the Owner's field. Click the Security tab to access the NTFS permissions. Browse and find the file or folder you want to have full access. VPN Deals: Lifetime license for $16, monthly plans at $1 & more How to take ownership of files and folders