How to take ownership of files on Windows 10 with a right-click

If you need to quickly take ownership of files and folders on Windows 10, then on this guide we show you how to do it with a single click.

While you'll have full control over any files or folders you create on Windows 10, certain files — like system files — are locked out. But other files, like those in other accounts or ones you might want to customize to change how Windows 10 works, are also locked out.

You can manually take ownership of these files, but if it's a thing you need to do on a regular basis so you can edit, rename, and delete as you see fit, there's an easier way that takes a bit of one-time work. With this Windows 10 guide we'll show you how to create a right-click context menu option to make it quick and easy to take ownership of a file.

How to add a 'Take Ownership' option to the right-click context menu

Important: Before you go through this guide, you should know that modifying the registry is risky, and it can cause irreversible damage to your installation if you don't do it correctly. It's recommended to make a full backup of your device before proceeding. Alternatively, you can create a system restore point, which will also help you to revert the changes you make using this guide.

To add a "Take Ownership" option to the right-click menu, do the following:

1. Open Notepad.

2. Copy and paste the following registry code into the text file:

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