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I have copied some files from an XP computer to a PC running Windows 7. I am logged on as a user who is marked as an Administrator.
When I try to access the directory, I am told I don't have permission. Understandable, but what is odd is that I as an administrator don't have access to take ownership of the files. I don't have permission to add users in the ACL or to take ownership, indeed such options are greyed out.
Why as an administrator user can I not take ownership of files?
You don't even have the option to take ownership and then change permissions?? – nhinkle – 2011-04-07T22:35:39.607
This happened to me once on XP, but was easily fixed by a reboot. I don't know why, it doesn't make any sense, but maybe this could work for you, too? – Kromey – 2011-04-07T22:40:11.023
No, it's greyed out where I would select/search for users... – Sonny Ordell – 2011-04-07T22:41:23.823
it is possible to (un)intentionally mark yourself as having no access to a file or folder. in this case you might try having another administrator try taking ownership and then see if they can grant you access to it – Xantec – 2011-04-07T22:42:07.973