Take a Ownership of a Folder in Windows Xp

Step 1:

Log on with an account that has administrator rights.

Step 2:

Right click on the folder.

Step 3:

Select Properties.

Step 4:

Click on the Security tab.

Step 5:

Click on the Advanced button.

Step 6:

Click on the Owner tab.

Step 7:

In the list of Names, click on your name.

Step 8:

To take ownership, click on Replace owner on sub containers and objects.

Step 9:

Click OK and Yes.