Disable Take Ownership in Windows XP

1.   To do this you need administrative privileges. If you don't have these, view the linked article.

2.   Go start-run and type in gpedit.msc.

3.   Navigate to the following directory.

4.   'Local Computer Policy\Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment'.

5.   Go right to the bottom of the other screen. The last item should say 'Take Ownership of Files or Other Objects'.

6.   Double click on this and remove Administrators.

7.   Go back to the other screen displaying all the files.

8.   Click on User Rights Assignment.

9.   Hold the left arrow key until everything is minimized.

10. Close the window. The computer must be restarted for the settings to take effect