How to delete files in system32 on windows 7

This article explains how to remove files that belong to a system user.

First you have to take the ownership of the file:

takeown /f C:\Windows\System32\en-US\winload.exe.mui


Then give yourself the permission to delete:

cacls C:\Windows\System32\en-US\winload.exe.mui /G username:F

Now you are able to get rid of it

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