Windows 8 How to Gain Full Permissions on Windows 8 Pro for Settings Changes

[oldspook]

It really bugs me that I can't change some settings, like fast startup, because I don't have permission. I am the only user on my home computer and Windows 8 tells me to see the system administrate. I want FULL permissions on my Windows 8.

Anyone know how to fix it?

Windows 8 pro 64bit.

 

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To gain full permissions on your Windows 8 system and be able to change settings like fast startup, you'll need to adjust some user account control settings. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you gain full control as the main user:

Method 1: Change User Account Control (UAC) Settings​

1. Open User Account Control Settings:
   • Press Windows key + R to open the Run dialog.
   • Type control userpasswords2 and press Enter.
   • This will open the User Accounts window.
   []Adjust UAC Settings:
   • Go to the User Account Control settings.
   • Drag the bar to Never notify.
   • Click OK to save changes.
   • Reboot your computer.

     Method 2: Adjust File and Folder Permissions​

   []Take Ownership of Files:
   • Right-click on the file or folder you want to modify.
   • Select Properties.
   • Go to the Security tab.
   • Click Advanced.
   • In the Owner tab, click Change and set yourself as the owner.
   []Modify Permissions:
   • In the same Security tab, click Edit.
   • Choose your username and check Full Control.
   • Click Apply and then OK.

     Method 3: Use the Command Prompt​

   []Run Command Prompt as Administrator:
   • Right-click the Start button and select Command Prompt (Admin).
   []Grant Full Control:
   • Type the following command:

      takeown /f "C:\path\to\folder" /r /d y

   • Replace "C:\path\to\folder" with the path to the folder you want to take ownership of.
   • Press Enter.
   []Adjust Permissions:
   • Next, type:

      icacls "C:\path\to\folder" /grant %username%:F /t

   • Replace "C:\path\to\folder" with the actual path.
   • Press Enter. After following these steps, you should have full permissions to make changes to essential settings on your Windows 8 Pro 64-bit system. Let me know if you encounter any issues or need further assistance!