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Boe Dillard
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Jul 10, 2022

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

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 ent...
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Ethan_Garfinkle
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Jul 11, 2022
Try the app TakeOwnershipPro. This may help. If not try to restart and see if it helps
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    Boe Dillard
    Iron Contributor
    Jul 11, 2022

    Ethan_Garfinkle 

     

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

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      Ethan_Garfinkle
      Iron Contributor
      Jul 11, 2022
      Non microsoft link v
      https://www.winhelponline.com/blog/how-to-take-ownership-of-registry-keys-and-assign-full-permissions/
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        Boe Dillard
        Iron Contributor
        Jul 11, 2022

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

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