Appropriate access is denied

On Windows XP Professional SP3 I tried to take possession of the C:\Program Files folder, using the method described in http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308421, but after selecting the new owner (admin user) and clicking on apply, there is always an error:

Security
Unable to set new owner on Program Files.
Access is denied.
The system works correctly, except that when you try to install & H R Block tax software, installation fails when trying to set permissions. Which lead me to discover that despite be logged in as an administrator and have all permissions on the folder, I still could not take ownership.  There is none of the folders encrypted on this machine.  Many other packages have been installed, including the other years of & H R Block.  I can create and delete folders under Program Files.   On the owner tab, there are only two options under name: the admin user and the Administrators (the current owner) group.  What must I do in order to manage this file?

Hi Ron,

I would say you turn off all antivirus and firewall on the computer and then try to take ownership of the folder and check if you are able to take possession of the file.

Note: Antivirus software can help protect your computer against viruses and other security threats. In most cases, you should not disable your antivirus software. If you need to disable temporarily to install other software, you must reactivate as soon as you are finished. If you are connected to the Internet or a network, while your antivirus software is disabled, your computer is vulnerable to attacks.

See also the link: "Access denied" or other errors in the access to or work with files and folders in Windows
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2623670

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