Accounts Add Take Ownership to Context Menu in Windows 11


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This tutorial will show you how to add Take Ownership to the context menu of all files, folders, and drives for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.

This will allow you to be able to instantly take ownership of a file, folder (and all contents), or drive (and all contents) by changing the owner to the current user and grant the Owner_Rights SID (for current owner) full access permission.

When you right click or press and hold on a file, folder, or drive, click/tap on Show more options, and click/tap on Take Ownership, you will be prompted by UAC for approval first.

If a user is signed in as an administrator, then the user would just click/tap on Yes to approve and take ownership. The owner of the file, folder, or drive would be changed to the current user account. Permissions would be set to allow this current owner (Owner_Rights SID) full control of the file, folder, or drive.

If a user is signed in as a standard user, then the user would need to enter a selected administrator's password to approve and take ownership. The owner of the file, folder, or drive would be changed to the selected administrator account and not the standard user. Permissions would be set to allow this current owner (Owner_Rights SID) full control of the file, folder, or drive.

The Take Ownership context menu will not be available when you right click or press and hold only on the specific C: drive, C:\Program Files folder, C:\Program Files (x86) folder, C:\ProgramData folder, C:\Users folder, and C:\Windows folder. This was done by design since taking ownership of the Windows "C:" drive and these specific system folders can make Windows unstable as it would also take ownership of all their content at the same time.

You will still be able to use the Take Ownership context menu on files and folders inside the locations above, and on all drives other than the C drive and FAT32 drives.

Application files (ex: EXE, CMD, MSI) will have the Take Ownership context menu without replacing Run as administrator.

You must be signed in as an administrator to add, remove, and use the "Take Ownership" context menu.


Taking Ownership of a FAT32 drive will not work and you will get an error indicating so since file permissions are only supported on NTFS and ReFS drives.


If you would like to have a custom location(s) of your own to not show the context menu for, then please feel free to post a request in this tutorial thread. I'll be happy to post back with a custom .reg file for it.



EXAMPLE: Take Ownership context menu

In Windows 11, you will need to click/tap on Show more options first by default, then click/tap on Take Ownership.


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Here's How:

1 Do step 2 (add), step 3 (add w/pause), or step 4 (remove) below for what you would like to do.

2 Add "Take Ownership" to Context Menu

A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the .reg file below, and go to step 5 below.​

Add_Take_Ownership_to_context_menu.reg​


(Contents of REG file for reference)
Code: 
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shell\TakeOwnership]
[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shell\runas]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shell\TakeOwnership]
@="Take Ownership"
"Extended"=-
"HasLUAShield"=""
"NoWorkingDirectory"=""
"NeverDefault"=""

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shell\TakeOwnership\command]
@="powershell -windowstyle hidden -command \"Start-Process cmd -ArgumentList '/c takeown /f \\\"%1\\\" && icacls \\\"%1\\\" /grant *S-1-3-4:F /t /c /l' -Verb runAs\""
"IsolatedCommand"= "powershell -windowstyle hidden -command \"Start-Process cmd -ArgumentList '/c takeown /f \\\"%1\\\" && icacls \\\"%1\\\" /grant *S-1-3-4:F /t /c /l' -Verb runAs\""


[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\TakeOwnership]
@="Take Ownership"
"AppliesTo"="NOT (System.ItemPathDisplay:=\"C:\\Users\" OR System.ItemPathDisplay:=\"C:\\ProgramData\" OR System.ItemPathDisplay:=\"C:\\Windows\" OR System.ItemPathDisplay:=\"C:\\Windows\\System32\" OR System.ItemPathDisplay:=\"C:\\Program Files\" OR System.ItemPathDisplay:=\"C:\\Program Files (x86)\")"
"Extended"=-
"HasLUAShield"=""
"NoWorkingDirectory"=""
"Position"="middle"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\TakeOwnership\command]
@="powershell -windowstyle hidden -command \"$Y = ($null | choice).Substring(1,1); Start-Process cmd -ArgumentList ('/c takeown /f \\\"%1\\\" /r /d ' + $Y + ' && icacls \\\"%1\\\" /grant *S-1-3-4:F /t /c /l /q') -Verb runAs\""
"IsolatedCommand"="powershell -windowstyle hidden -command \"$Y = ($null | choice).Substring(1,1); Start-Process cmd -ArgumentList ('/c takeown /f \\\"%1\\\" /r /d ' + $Y + ' && icacls \\\"%1\\\" /grant *S-1-3-4:F /t /c /l /q') -Verb runAs\""



[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\shell\runas]
@="Take Ownership"
"Extended"=-
"HasLUAShield"=""
"NoWorkingDirectory"=""
"Position"="middle"
"AppliesTo"="NOT (System.ItemPathDisplay:=\"C:\\\")"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\shell\runas\command]
@="cmd.exe /c takeown /f \"%1\\\" /r /d y && icacls \"%1\\\" /grant *S-1-3-4:F /t /c"
"IsolatedCommand"="cmd.exe /c takeown /f \"%1\\\" /r /d y && icacls \"%1\\\" /grant *S-1-3-4:F /t /c"

3 Add "Take Ownership" with Pause to Context Menu

This option does the same as step 2, except includes pausing the command when you use the "Take Ownership" context menu to be able to see the command results. This can be handy to verify if changing ownership and permissions was successfully processed or not.

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A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the .reg file below, and go to step 5 below.​

Add_Take_Ownership_with_Pause_to_context_menu.reg​


(Contents of REG file for reference)
Code: 
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shell\TakeOwnership]
[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shell\runas]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shell\TakeOwnership]
@="Take Ownership"
"Extended"=-
"HasLUAShield"=""
"NoWorkingDirectory"=""
"NeverDefault"=""

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shell\TakeOwnership\command]
@="powershell -windowstyle hidden -command \"Start-Process cmd -ArgumentList '/c takeown /f \\\"%1\\\" && icacls \\\"%1\\\" /grant *S-1-3-4:F /t /c /l & pause' -Verb runAs\""
"IsolatedCommand"= "powershell -windowstyle hidden -command \"Start-Process cmd -ArgumentList '/c takeown /f \\\"%1\\\" && icacls \\\"%1\\\" /grant *S-1-3-4:F /t /c /l & pause' -Verb runAs\""



[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\TakeOwnership]
@="Take Ownership"
"AppliesTo"="NOT (System.ItemPathDisplay:=\"C:\\Users\" OR System.ItemPathDisplay:=\"C:\\ProgramData\" OR System.ItemPathDisplay:=\"C:\\Windows\" OR System.ItemPathDisplay:=\"C:\\Windows\\System32\" OR System.ItemPathDisplay:=\"C:\\Program Files\" OR System.ItemPathDisplay:=\"C:\\Program Files (x86)\")"
"Extended"=-
"HasLUAShield"=""
"NoWorkingDirectory"=""
"Position"="middle"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\TakeOwnership\command]
@="powershell -windowstyle hidden -command \"$Y = ($null | choice).Substring(1,1); Start-Process cmd -ArgumentList ('/c takeown /f \\\"%1\\\" /r /d ' + $Y + ' && icacls \\\"%1\\\" /grant *S-1-3-4:F /t /c /l /q & pause') -Verb runAs\""
"IsolatedCommand"="powershell -windowstyle hidden -command \"$Y = ($null | choice).Substring(1,1); Start-Process cmd -ArgumentList ('/c takeown /f \\\"%1\\\" /r /d ' + $Y + ' && icacls \\\"%1\\\" /grant *S-1-3-4:F /t /c /l /q & pause') -Verb runAs\""



[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\shell\runas]
@="Take Ownership"
"Extended"=-
"HasLUAShield"=""
"NoWorkingDirectory"=""
"Position"="middle"
"AppliesTo"="NOT (System.ItemPathDisplay:=\"C:\\\")"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\shell\runas\command]
@="cmd.exe /c takeown /f \"%1\\\" /r /d y && icacls \"%1\\\" /grant *S-1-3-4:F /t /c & Pause"
"IsolatedCommand"="cmd.exe /c takeown /f \"%1\\\" /r /d y && icacls \"%1\\\" /grant *S-1-3-4:F /t /c & Pause"

4 To Remove "Take Ownership" from Context Menu

This is the default setting.


A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the .reg file below, and go to step 5 below.​

Remove_Take_Ownership_from_context_menu.reg​


(Contents of REG file for reference)
Code: 
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shell\TakeOwnership]

[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shell\runas]

[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\TakeOwnership]

[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\shell\runas]

5 Save the .reg file to your Desktop.

6 If you have Smart App Control turned on, you will need to unblock the downloaded REG file.

7 Double click/tap on the downloaded .reg file to merge it.

8 When prompted, click/tap on Run, Yes (UAC), Yes, and OK to approve the merge.

9 When finished, you can delete the downloaded .reg file if you like.


That's it,
Shawn Brink


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Ghot said:
"Customized" solutions. What will they think of next. :-)
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An alternative to asking @Brink to make a localized version, is to use my free Right-Click Tools package. It includes Take ownership and get access and already supports all languages. It also uses Helg Klein's SetACL tool which is a bit more robust (e.g. it works with long paths).
 

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Toni64 said:
I'm trying to access the windows defender folder, but i just can't change the owner of the folder.
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Do not change the permissions for the Defender folder. That's asking for trouble.

If you need to clear the detection history, you can use the Clear History option in this tool:

RightClickTools

Add a Set of Powerful Tools to the Windows Explorer Context Menu
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The same tool also provides the ability to open a Cmd or PowerShell console as TrustedInstaller so you can access and/or make changes to otherwise off-limits folders. Generally, you should not touch anything in such folders, but the power is in your hands should you need it.
 

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LesFerch said:
An alternative to asking @Brink to make a localized version, is to use my free Right-Click Tools package. It includes Take ownership and get access and already supports all languages. It also uses Helg Klein's SetACL tool which is a bit more robust (e.g. it works with long paths).
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THANKS! I downloaded and installed. It's a very nice tool. Thank you very much.
 

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jimminy said:
THANKS! I downloaded and installed. It's a very nice tool. Thank you very much.
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It worked fine on my win 11 pro 23H2 desktop, but can't get it working on my windows 10 Home laptop. It runs and I get the "done" dialog box, but nothing shows up in the context dropdown other than the standard stuff. Dunno what I'm doing wrong, or maybe it just doesn't work for the home edition of windows and is only for "pro" versions?
 

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jimminy said:
It worked fine on my win 11 pro 23H2 desktop, but can't get it working on my windows 10 Home laptop. It runs and I get the "done" dialog box, but nothing shows up in the context dropdown other than the standard stuff. Dunno what I'm doing wrong, or maybe it just doesn't work for the home edition of windows and is only for "pro" versions?
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Windows 10 Home is what I run on my main laptop, so that's not the problem.

I can't think of any reason why that would happen. Have you logged out and back in (or restarted)?

Note: It won't show up in the context menu if you right-click an icon such as "This PC", but it should show up if you right-click on any drive, folder, or folder background.
 

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LesFerch said:
Windows 10 Home is what I run on my main laptop, so that's not the problem.

I can't think of any reason why that would happen. Have you logged out and back in (or restarted)?

Note: It won't show up in the context menu if you right-click an icon such as "This PC", but it should show up if you right-click on any drive, folder, or folder background.
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Yes, tried all that. I don't get the new tools when right clicking any file or folder. I'm wondering if there's some windows setting that causes the problem. Maybe some permission or something? Funny thing is I get no error message, it looks like it has run and displays done, just like on my desktop.

Maybe someone has had a similar problem and sees this thread.
 

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jimminy said:
Yes, tried all that. I don't get the new tools when right clicking any file or folder. I'm wondering if there's some windows setting that causes the problem. Maybe some permission or something? Funny thing is I get no error message, it looks like it has run and displays done, just like on my desktop.
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Have you tested with a different local account on that machine?
 

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LesFerch said:
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Have you tested with a different local account on that machine?
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No, I'll try that tomorrow. I did notice that I DO get the tools if I right click a folder; Maybe I missed that or some of my fiddling around did it.

But I get nothing by right clicking any type of file. I've tried a lot of types; exe, txt, chm, zip, and several others. So I can't use a function like take ownership of a particular file, for example.
 

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jimminy said:
No, I'll try that tomorrow. I did notice that I DO get the tools if I right click a folder; Maybe I missed that or some of my fiddling around did it.

But I get nothing by right clicking any type of file. I've tried a lot of types; exe, txt, chm, zip, and several others. So I can't use a function like take ownership of a particular file, for example.
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Working as designed. The tools apply to drives or folders, but not individual files. As per the readme:

How to Use​

Right-click a folder, the background of an open folder, or a drive to get to the Right-click Tools context menu, as shown at the beginning of this document.
 

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LesFerch said:
Working as designed. The tools apply to drives or folders, but not individual files. As per the readme:

How to Use​

Right-click a folder, the background of an open folder, or a drive to get to the Right-click Tools context menu, as shown at the beginning of this document.
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Thanks, I misunderstood. It's still a good tool. I'll also use the take ownership registry fix and that will fill in the gaps.
 

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jimminy said:
Thanks, I misunderstood. It's still a good tool. I'll also use the take ownership registry fix and that will fill in the gaps.
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🤔 What gaps would that be?
 

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LesFerch said:
🤔 What gaps would that be?
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Not being able to take ownership of a single file, only able to take ownership of the entire directory?
 

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jimminy said:
Not being able to take ownership of a single file, only able to take ownership of the entire directory?
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Oh. I've never had need to do that.
 
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LesFerch said:
Oh. I've never had need to that.
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It's still a very nice tool. I especially like the toggle for hidden files and explorer restart. It's probably too difficult to make it apply to files as well as folders.
 

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jimminy said:
It's still a very nice tool. I especially like the toggle for hidden files and explorer restart. It's probably too difficult to make it apply to files as well as folders.
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Yeah, having it also appear for files would be a bit weird since the only tool that would apply to an individual file would be the Take ownership function. Non-applicable tools would have to throw a message along the lines of "Not applicable to a single file". Or I would have to code a context menu handler, so that it only shows the items that are applicable. But you know when Explorer hangs because of a bad third-party context menu handler... well, I don't ever want that to be the developer who caused such a problem. I like the simplicity, and rock-solid reliability, of straight up context menu registry entries, so I don't think I'll go down the context menu handler road.

I'm still scratching my head over the need for take ownership of a single file. What was the scenario where you wanted to do that?
 

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LesFerch said:
I'm still scratching my head over the need for take ownership of a single file. What was the scenario where you wanted to do that?
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I'm pretty cautious about messing with permissions, since I'm not a Windows expert. So I figured it best to do as little as necessary. If only one file is changed, my logic was that it would be easier to diagnose in case problems occur. Maybe you're right and we could get away with taking ownership of all the drives and be done with it. I just don't have enough in depth knowledge to be brave enough :)
 

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jimminy said:
I'm pretty cautious about messing with permissions, since I'm not a Windows expert. So I figured it best to do as little as necessary. If only one file is changed, my logic was that it would be easier to diagnose in case problems occur. Maybe you're right and we could get away with taking ownership of all the drives and be done with it. I just don't have enough in depth knowledge to be brave enough :)
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I trust SetACL (the tool used by Right-Click Tools) for entire folders and drives. I ran it on my own external 2TB SSD backup drive (75% full, 85K+ files). No problem, but you may want to first try a folder with a low file count to gain confidence.

Of course, I wouldn't go running it against all of drive C or any system folders, such as Windows or Program Files, but Right-Click Tools won't let you do that anyhow.
 

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I just used this tutorial, and it was really helpful, but now I have a separate admin user on my laptop, and I'm unable to remove it. Please help!
 

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ImGabagool said:
I just used this tutorial, and it was really helpful, but now I have a separate admin user on my laptop, and I'm unable to remove it. Please help!
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Hi, welcome to the forum 🙏

Not sure how you managed that, I would doubt it has anything to do with take ownership.

Take a look here:

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Delete User Account in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to delete a user account to remove it from your Windows 11 PC. Having different accounts on a shared PC lets multiple people use the same device, all while giving everyone their own sign-in info, plus access to their own files, browser favorites, and desktop...
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System One System Two Other systems

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 Build 26200.8655Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz32.0 GB of I forget and the box is in storage.Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super OC 6GB
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 Build 26200.8655
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Sin-built 2013
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus VI Formula
    Memory
    32.0 GB of I forget and the box is in storage.
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super OC 6GB
    Sound Card
    ROG SupremeFX Formula 8-Channel High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    5 x LG 25MS500-B - 1 x 24MK430H-B - 1 x Wacom Pro 22" Touch Screen Tablet
    Screen Resolution
    All over the place
    Hard Drives
    Too many to list. OS on Samsung 1TB 870 QVO SATA
    PSU
    Silverstone 1500
    Case
    NZXT Phantom 820 Full-Tower Case
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15 Elite Class Dual Tower CPU Cooler / 6 x EziDIY 120mm / 2 x Corsair 140mm somethings / 1 x 140mm Thermaltake something / 2 x 200mm Corsair.
    Keyboard
    Corsair K95 / Logitech diNovo Edge Wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech: G402 / G502 / Mx Masters / Mx Air Cordless
    Internet Speed
    2000/500Mbps
    Browser
    All sorts
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky Premium
    Other Info
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    TP-Link BE9300 WiFi 7 Bluetooth 5.4 (Archer TBE550E)
    TP-Link TX201 V1 2.5GB Lan

    Grandstream HT812 - VoIP
    ASUS DSL-AX82U - Mesh
    ASUS RT-AC68U - Mesh
    ASUS RT-BE88U Router

    Brother MFC-L2880DW Printer

    I’m on a horse.

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 Build 26200.8655 (Wifes)13th Generation Intel® Core™ i5-1340P Process...16GB LPDDR5-52001x Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 Build 26200.8655 (Wifes)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    LENOVO Yoga 7 14IRL8 - Type 82YL
    CPU
    13th Generation Intel® Core™ i5-1340P Processor(Core™ i5-1340P)
    Memory
    16GB LPDDR5-5200
    Graphics card(s)
    1x Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    Sound Card
    Optimized with Dolby Atmos®
    Screen Resolution
    QHD 2880 x 1800 OLED
    Hard Drives
    M.2 512 GB SSD PCIe
    Mouse
    Logiteck MX Master 3S
    Internet Speed
    2000/500
    Antivirus
    Defender / Malwarebytes
    Other Info
    …still on a horse.


    Wireless Network: Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 AX; Bluetooth® 5.1 or above
    Ports: 1x 1 Novo button; 2 in 1 Audio Combo jack; Micro SD Card Reader; HDMI 1.4b; 2 x USB Type-C (TBT4)
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 DP 1.4a
    PD 3.0); 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type A
    Camera
    1x 1080P FHD IR/RGB Hybrid with Privacy Shutter and Dual Array Microphone
    Graphics
    1x Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    Monitor
    14" WUXGA
    Form Factor
    Convertible Notebook
  • Windows 11 Pro 25H2 Build 26200.8655 (Wifes)

    Yoga 7 2-in-1 14IML9 - Type 83DJ

    Processor: Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 155H Processor(Core™ Ultra 7 155H)

    Memory: 32GB LPD5X-7467

    Hard Drive: 1 TB SSD PCIe

    Wireless Network: 1x Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 AX; Bluetooth® 5.1 or above

    Ports: 1 x HDMI 2.1 TMDS; 1 x Novo Button; 1 x Combo Audio Jack
    2 x USB-C (USB 4.0)
    1 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1

    Camera: 1080P FHD IR Hybrid with Dual Microphone

    Graphics: Intel® Arc™ Graphics

    Monitor: 14" 2.8K

    ...Where's my horse?

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two Other systems

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 Build 26200.8655Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz32.0 GB of I forget and the box is in storage.Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super OC 6GB
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 Build 26200.8655
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Sin-built 2013
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus VI Formula
    Memory
    32.0 GB of I forget and the box is in storage.
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super OC 6GB
    Sound Card
    ROG SupremeFX Formula 8-Channel High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    5 x LG 25MS500-B - 1 x 24MK430H-B - 1 x Wacom Pro 22" Touch Screen Tablet
    Screen Resolution
    All over the place
    Hard Drives
    Too many to list. OS on Samsung 1TB 870 QVO SATA
    PSU
    Silverstone 1500
    Case
    NZXT Phantom 820 Full-Tower Case
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15 Elite Class Dual Tower CPU Cooler / 6 x EziDIY 120mm / 2 x Corsair 140mm somethings / 1 x 140mm Thermaltake something / 2 x 200mm Corsair.
    Keyboard
    Corsair K95 / Logitech diNovo Edge Wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech: G402 / G502 / Mx Masters / Mx Air Cordless
    Internet Speed
    2000/500Mbps
    Browser
    All sorts
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky Premium
    Other Info
    ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
    TP-Link BE9300 WiFi 7 Bluetooth 5.4 (Archer TBE550E)
    TP-Link TX201 V1 2.5GB Lan

    Grandstream HT812 - VoIP
    ASUS DSL-AX82U - Mesh
    ASUS RT-AC68U - Mesh
    ASUS RT-BE88U Router

    Brother MFC-L2880DW Printer

    I’m on a horse.

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 Build 26200.8655 (Wifes)13th Generation Intel® Core™ i5-1340P Process...16GB LPDDR5-52001x Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 Build 26200.8655 (Wifes)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    LENOVO Yoga 7 14IRL8 - Type 82YL
    CPU
    13th Generation Intel® Core™ i5-1340P Processor(Core™ i5-1340P)
    Memory
    16GB LPDDR5-5200
    Graphics card(s)
    1x Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    Sound Card
    Optimized with Dolby Atmos®
    Screen Resolution
    QHD 2880 x 1800 OLED
    Hard Drives
    M.2 512 GB SSD PCIe
    Mouse
    Logiteck MX Master 3S
    Internet Speed
    2000/500
    Antivirus
    Defender / Malwarebytes
    Other Info
    …still on a horse.


    Wireless Network: Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 AX; Bluetooth® 5.1 or above
    Ports: 1x 1 Novo button; 2 in 1 Audio Combo jack; Micro SD Card Reader; HDMI 1.4b; 2 x USB Type-C (TBT4)
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 DP 1.4a
    PD 3.0); 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type A
    Camera
    1x 1080P FHD IR/RGB Hybrid with Privacy Shutter and Dual Array Microphone
    Graphics
    1x Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    Monitor
    14" WUXGA
    Form Factor
    Convertible Notebook
  • Windows 11 Pro 25H2 Build 26200.8655 (Wifes)

    Yoga 7 2-in-1 14IML9 - Type 83DJ

    Processor: Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 155H Processor(Core™ Ultra 7 155H)

    Memory: 32GB LPD5X-7467

    Hard Drive: 1 TB SSD PCIe

    Wireless Network: 1x Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 AX; Bluetooth® 5.1 or above

    Ports: 1 x HDMI 2.1 TMDS; 1 x Novo Button; 1 x Combo Audio Jack
    2 x USB-C (USB 4.0)
    1 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1

    Camera: 1080P FHD IR Hybrid with Dual Microphone

    Graphics: Intel® Arc™ Graphics

    Monitor: 14" 2.8K

    ...Where's my horse?
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