After reinstalling the operating system or in the process of using several operating systems at the same time on the same computer, problems may arise related to access to certain folders. To solve them, you need to change the owner of the directory data.
Instructions
Step 1
If you are using the operating system Windows XP, then follow the next sequence of steps. Log in using your computer's administrator account. Open the My Computer menu. Find the folder for which you want to change ownership.
Step 2
Right-click on the desired folder. Select Properties. Now go to the "Security" tab. If a warning window appears, click the "OK" button.
Step 3
Now find the "Advanced" button at the bottom of the menu that opens and go to the "Owner" tab. Find the Name menu and enter the name of the user you want to take ownership. Now check the box next to the "Replace owner of attached files and folders" option. Now press the "Ok" button and confirm the process of changing the owner by pressing the "Yes" button.
Step 4
If the folder contains a large number of files, the process of changing the owner may take several minutes. Configure the settings for accessing the directory after obtaining access rights to it.
Step 5
If you are using the Windows Seven operating system, press the Start and E keys at the same time. Find the folder for which you want to change ownership. Click on it with the right mouse button and select "Properties".
Step 6
Now go to the "Security" tab and click the "Advanced" button located at the bottom of the working window. In the new window go to the "Owner" tab and click the "Change" button.
Step 7
Select the user to whom you want to provide access to the folder. Check the box next to Replace Owner of Subcontainers and Objects. Click the "Apply" button to make the selected changes. Now follow the same procedure for all other folders that need to be changed ownership.
