In the previous article, we have seenhow to modify the permissions to jump into the folders.
This is really useful, as it allows you to modify the elements or even delete them.
However, there are files inside the system that should not be modified manually.
This is the case of Windows system files.
In fact, as a security measure, these files are hidden by default.
Even they cannot be modified by users with administrator privileges.
To do this, Windows assigns permissions to an owner namedTrustedInstaller.
This is the default user to safeguard the integrity of these sensitive files.
Sometimes we need to take over the ownership from the troubleshooter to modify the file/folder.
These are files of any jot down with a hidden attribute activated from the system.
TrustedInstaller is a user that is created in the installation of our operating system.
Additionally, it is part of the Windows Resource Protection (WRP).
This protocol is responsible for protecting files, directories and certain registry keys that are vital to the system.
This is because any modification in them can cause serious and unexpected errors in the operating system.
Finally, we can see how TrustedInstaller owns the folder.
With this action, the property of this user over the Windows system files is restored.
The only change you have to make is to change the folder.
Finally, we have seen how to modify the ownership of the system files.
Byrestoring the TrustedInstaller attributeswe prevent these sensitive files from being changed.
This way we guarantee system stability.
Weve come to the end, see you next time.
