I'm unable to change ownership of a file.

When I try to change the owner of a file, I get an error message saying that the media is write-protected.  I am the administrator running Windows 7.  What can I do?

Of files, but also works for files (if the files are on a CD, that you can't change them):

http://www.geekpolice.NET/Windows-7-tutorials-F36/how-to-set-or-unset-the-read-only-folder-attribute-in-Windows-7-T4010.htm

How to grant permissions in Windows 7

1. Locate the file or the folder where you want to take in charge in Windows Explorer.
2. right click on the file or folder and select properties from the Menu
3. click on the Security tab, then click the button change. Click OK to confirm the UAC elevation request if necessary.
4 Select user/group permission windows or click Add to add other user or group (you may need to do this for multiple users - ex: administrator and your own user account).
5. now under permission section check the rights you want for the user that is to say 'Total control' in the "Allow" column to assign the rights to full access control permissions to the user.
6. click OK for changes to take effect and click OK again to exit the Properties window.

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