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

oldspook

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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​

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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:
      Code:
       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:
      Code:
       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!
 

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