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hello frnds! do tell me how to get administrative priviledges in vista?
(like to read system32 files under windows or to copy it anywhere else.)
i have tried right click and also i have created an administrative account.

so do tell me if you can thanks!

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— Vista deliberately prevents casual edits to System32. Even if you have an administrator account, User Account Control and Windows Resource Protection (many files are owned by the TrustedInstaller service) stop direct modification. ’s Run-as-Administrator approach can let you copy some files, but it won’t let you edit or replace items that are protected by TrustedInstaller.

To see the “superhidden” files: open Explorer’s Folder Options (Organize → Folder and search options), go to the View tab, enable “Show hidden files, folders, and drives” and clear “Hide protected operating system files (Recommended)” (you’ll get a warning — accept it only if you understand the risk). That exposes files, but not necessarily the ability to change them.

If a change is absolutely necessary, safest workflow:

  • Make a full backup or create a System Restore point first.
  • Copy the target file out of System32 to a working folder, edit there, and test.
  • To put a changed file back you must take ownership and give Administrators full control (do this only for the single file you must change). From an elevated command prompt you can use the built-in tools:
    takeown /F "C:\Windows\System32\yourfile.dll"
icacls "C:\Windows\System32\yourfile.dll" /grant Administrators:F

    After restoring the file, revert ownership/permissions to avoid leaving the system less protected.

Changing ownership/permissions can break Windows updates or system stability. If something goes wrong, use System Restore or run the System File Checker. For details on the commands and UAC behavior see Microsoft’s docs for takeown, icacls, and User Account Control:
[takeown] (https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/takeown)
[icacls] (https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/icacls)
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Right click on Windows Explorer and left click Run as Administrator.

I just did it on my system and copied a System32 driver file to my desktop. No prob.

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thanks but actually i am not talking about that instead to edit (in dos also) files of system or windows i haven't get the permission.
i would also like to view superhidden files in vista?

thanks for reply..

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