Why might running `icacls` and `takeown` commands fail to change the permissions of a filesystem object in Windows?

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The permissions might remain unchanged after running the icacls and takeown commands due to several reasons:

  1. Custom or problematic permissions: Obsolete SIDs or conflicting rules might block changes.
    You can solve this problem using the /reset flag for icacls.
  2. Inheritance issues Permissions inherited from parent folders may override manual changes unless inheritance is disabled.
    You can solve this problem using the /inheritance:d flag for icacls.
  3. System-protected objects: Certain system files or folders have restricted permissions that require additional steps.
  4. Lack of elevated privileges: Running the commands without administrator rights might prevent changes.