I don't have permission?

Sometimes when I try to perform certain actions like replace files or delete them. It comes up with a box saying that I need Administrator permission to do so. I am the only person who uses this computer and my account type is set to administrator. It's the only account on the computer. How do I fix this? At the moment I'm trying to replace a .dll file in System32. Because I believe the other one is corrupt. This is only one instance.

May i know which type of OS you are using? XP? Vista?

For Window Vista, User Account Control (UAC):
Start button > All Programs > Accessories > Right-click on Command Prompt > Select Run as administrator > Click Continue.
At the command prompt, input takeown /f filepath
Now input icacls filepath /grant yourusername:f

For Window XP:

1. Open Windows Explorer, and then locate the file or folder you want to take ownership of.
   
2. Right-click the file or folder, click Properties, and then click the Security tab.
   
3. Click Advanced, and then click the Owner tab.
   
4. In the Change owner to box, click the new owner.
   
5. (Optional) To change the owner of all subcontainers and objects within the tree, select the Replace owner on subcontainers and objects check box.
   

ok anyway I found this: http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/02/09/how-to-quickie-vista-permissions
It worked for what I was doing. If someone else has this problem use the link.

good for you!

c4r3p3z wrote:

ok anyway I found this: http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/02/09/how-to-quickie-vista-permissions
It worked for what I was doing. If someone else has this problem use the link.

by now, you can manage your pc without any problem.

c4r3p3z wrote:

ok anyway I found this: http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/02/09/how-to-quickie-vista-permissions
It worked for what I was doing. If someone else has this problem use the link.

hey thanks for your link!