Applying security to multiple files

I am using Acrobat X and have multiple files that I must apply/change security settings for. Is there a way to do this without having to go into every file and do them one by one? I appreciate the help.

To create a new action, select: Tools > Action Wizard > Create New Action
For the Steps section, select "Protection > Encrypt" from the left panel and then select the Options button and select "Password Security" as the security method. You'll then be able to set the various options you want. Save the action and you can run it on a folder of documents. Be sure to work with copies of your files. More information about working with Actions is in the Acrobat help doc, but post again if you get stuck.

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I have a server 2008 R2 that I have to change 2000 Files under \Windows\System32 and 1700 files under \Windows\SysWOW62. I can tag files with holding down the 'Ctrl' key, but Right-Click properties on multiple files does not give me Security, Advanced,
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takeown: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc753024.aspx
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An error occurred while applying security information to: c:\boot, c:\bootmgr, c:\hiberfil.sys, c:\pagefile.sys, c:\program files, c:\windows

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