In Windows, file permissions can prevent one account from accessing files owned by another. There are situations where gaining access is necessary, and if you have administrator privileges, you can “take ownership” of a file or folder to gain full access.
This exercise focused on performing ownership recovery as a standard user with elevated privileges. The key takeaway is that file ownership is controlled by NTFS metadata, not the Registry. Tools like takeown, icacls, or PowerShell are the supported methods for managing ownership.
Understanding how ownership works is critical for system security and administration. Proper access control ensures sensitive data is protected, while knowing how to correctly recover ownership helps maintain operational continuity.