Take Ownership" to Explorer Right-Click Menu in Windows

Add "Take Ownership" to Explorer Right-Click Menu in Windows

Taking ownership of system files or folders in Windows is not a simple task. Whether you use the GUI or the command line, it takes far too many steps. This method works in Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, and 10, and it maybe works in XP, though you won’t need it there.

Lock the IE home page

Disable changing home page settings using Group Policy

If you now wish to lock the IE home page, you can use the Group Policy. Run gpedit.msc to open the Group Policy Editor and navigate to the following setting:User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Internet Explorer

how to lock taskbar windows 7/8

Using Windows Registry

Open Regedit and navigate to the following key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer

In the right hand side, look for a value named TaskbarLockAll. If it exists, right-click on it and click Modify. The following are the values:

• 0 : Unlock all Taskbar settings
• 1 : Lock all Taskbar settings

Restrict access to Control Panel

Using Group Policy Editor