Add "Take Ownership" to right-click menu in Vista

Add “Take Ownership” to right-click menu in Vista
by Daniel Petri - January 7, 2009

In order to streamline the ownership of various files and folders in Windows Vista, you can add the “Take Ownership” option to your right-click menu. After clicking this icon, the owner of the selected file or folder will automatically change to your username. Please note that in order to use this feature you must have administrative privileges.

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Please be aware that this change requires making a change to the Windows Vista registry.

Note: Editing the registry has the potential to cause serious (and unrecoverable) damage to your PC. If you are at all uncomfortable editing the registry, please do not attempt the following.

The first step is to create a registry file. You can do this by opening Notepad (Start >> All Programs >> Accessories >> Notepad) and copying and pasting the following:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shell\runas]
@="Take Ownership"
"Extended"=""
"NoWorkingDirectory"=""

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shell\runas\command]
@="cmd.exe /c takeown /f \"%1\" && icacls \"%1\" /grant administrators:F"
"IsolatedCommand"="cmd.exe /c takeown /f \"%1\" && icacls \"%1\" /grant administrators:F"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\runas]
@="Take Ownership"
"Extended"=""
"NoWorkingDirectory"=""

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\runas\command]
@="cmd.exe /c takeown /f \"%1\" /r /d y && icacls \"%1\" /grant administrators:F /t"
"IsolatedCommand"="cmd.exe /c takeown /f \"%1\" /r /d y && icacls \"%1\" /grant administrators:F /t"

Save the file with the name Ownership.reg and close Notepad.

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Nokia 5800 XpressMusic - Tutorials, Tips & Hints - All About Symbian Feature

Nokia 5800 XpressMusic - Tutorials, Tips & Hints - All About Symbian Feature

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General Use

• A Beginner's Guide - First steps with the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic

• What's included in the 5800's sales package, and how to replace anything that gets lost or broken

• A quick tour of the Nokia 5800 hardware
  

• A quick guide to the Nokia 5800's interface

• How to enter text on the Nokia 5800

• How to update the firmware on the 5800

• How to make the Nokia 5800's battery last as long as possible

• How to put the 5800 into silent mode, flight mode, and lots of other modes using Profiles

• How to use memory cards with the 5800

• Using your 5800 when travelling or staying in other countries

• How to back up data and settings on the 5800
  
• How to free up disk space on the 5800's internal disk (C)

Calling & Texting

• Hints and tips for making and receiving phone calls on the Nokia 5800
  

• Hints and tips for using text messages (SMS) and multimedia messages (MMS) on the Nokia 5800

• How to make video calls on the 5800

Connectivity

• How to transfer files between your 5800 and a Windows, Macintosh or Linux computer using the microUSB cable
  

• How to use Bluetooth on the Nokia 5800

Personal Organiser Stuff (also known as PIM)

• Some hints and tips on how to use the 5800's clock and alarm clock
  

Using The 5800's Camera / Camcorder

• Taking, editing and sharing photos on the Nokia 5800
  

• How to take better photos on the Nokia 5800

• Shooting, editing and sharing videos on the Nokia 5800

• How to upload your 5800's photos and videos straight to Ovi Share, Flickr or Vox

Multimedia

• How to transfer and listen to your music files and CDs on the 5800 (and how to get tracks from Nokia Music Store)
  
  
• How to use music from Apple iTunes on the Nokia 5800

• How to transfer and watch your video files and DVDs on the 5800

• How to use the 5800's FM Radio and its RDS service

• How to download and subscribe to podcasts on the 5800 (you don't need a computer)

• How to use TV Out to connect your 5800 to an ordinary television set

Internet

• How to use the built-in web browser on the Nokia 5800

• How to use e-mail on the Nokia 5800
  
• How to use Google's Gmail client on the Nokia 5800

• How to change the home page / start page on the 5800's web browser

• How to read and subscribe to website feeds (RSS) on the Nokia 5800

• How to use the Nokia 5800 on the iPhone version of Facebook

• How to install and use Opera Mini on the Nokia 5800

Satellite Navigation & GPS

• How to use Sat Nav and Nokia Maps on the 5800
  

Customisation

• How to change the ringtones, alarm tones, ringing volumes, and vibration effects on the 5800

• How to change the 5800's wallpaper

• How to change themes on the 5800

• How to customise the 5800's menu system, and how to create folders and sub-folders

• How to activate (or deactivate!) animated transitions on the 5800

• How to set up the home screen to best effect

Accessories

• How to set up and use Bluetooth headphones and headsets with the Nokia 5800
  

• How to set up and use Bluetooth wireless keyboards with the Nokia 5800
  

Applications & Games

• How to download and install apps and games on the Nokia 5800

• Recommended freeware applications for the Nokia 5800

Miscellaneous

• How to switch off Automatic Screen Rotation on the 5800
  

• How to get rid of the flashing envelope icon

• How to take screenshots on the 5800

• What are the technical specifications of the 5800? How can I find detailed info about it?

• What is Symbian? What is S60?

...if you still need help with your 5800, post a message on All About Symbian's Nokia 5800 forum.

Reviews & Previews:

• Nokia 5800 XpressMusic Preview - Part 1: Hardware & Interface

• Nokia 5800 XpressMusic Preview - Part 2: Multimedia

• Nokia 5800 XpressMusic Preview - Part 3: Software, Compatibility & Conclusions

• Nokia 5800 XpressMusic Review by Steve Litchfield

• Long Term Nokia 5800 XpressMusic Review by Tzer2