Can't take ownership of a registry entry - Windows 11

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I have full admin rights on the workstation.

Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\SonicWall\SSL-VPN NetExtender\Standalone

When I go to this key, I can't change the ownership although I an the entry above it.

ethan_garfinkle · Answer

Try the app TakeOwnershipPro. This may help. If not try to restart and see if it helps

boe dillard · Answer

Ethan_Garfinkle&nbsp;&nbsp;Thanks - I found something called that but it is for files, not registry entries.

ethan_garfinkle · Answer

Non microsoft link vhttps://www.winhelponline.com/blog/how-to-take-ownership-of-registry-keys-and-assign-full-permissions/

boe dillard · Answer

Thanks - that is the issue - I can't take ownership and I cannot add any security to my account for that registry key.

kapilarya · Answer

Try the steps after you're signed in to administrator account. Also, try taking ownership using this command:takeown /F "&lt;FOLDER-NAME-WITH-LOCATION&gt;" /R /D Y

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