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Can't rename a file in Windows 7

Fresh5 days ago
Mar 15, 202653844 views
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Problem

When I try to delete a file in a folder which was created way before I had Windows 7 it says: You need permission to perform this action. You require permission from the computer's administrator to make changes to this file. But I AM the administrator. My account belongs to Administrators group. Wh…

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Fix for: Can't rename a file in Windows 7

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Have you tried to take ownership of the folders? Right-click > > > > and Take ownership as yourself (not administrator).

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