takeown [/s <Computer> [/u [<Domain>\]<User name> [/p [<Password>]]]] /f <File name> [/a] [/r [/d {Y|N}]]
Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| /s <Computer> | Specifies the name or IP address of a remote computer (do not use backslashes). The default value is the local computer. This parameter applies to all of the files and folders specified in the command. |
| /u [<Domain>\]<User name> | Runs the script with the permissions of the specified user account. The default value is system permissions. |
| /p [<Password>] | Specifies the password of the user account that is specified in the /u parameter. |
| /f <File name> | Specifies the file name or directory name pattern. You can use the wildcard character * when specifying the pattern. You can also use the syntax ShareName\FileName. |
| /a | Gives ownership to the Administrators group instead of the current user. |
| /r | Performs a recursive operation on all files in the specified directory and subdirectories. |
| /d {Y | N} | Suppresses the confirmation prompt that is displayed when the current user does not have the “List Folder” permission on a specified directory, and instead uses the specified default value. Valid values for the /d option are as follows:Y: Take ownership of the directory. N: Skip the directory. Note that you must use this option in conjunction with the /r option. |
| /? | Displays help at the command prompt. |
Example
takeown /f "c:\folder\subfolder" /r
