Unable to delete registry keys

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Art

I have two invalid registry keys in the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Current
Control Set\Enum\USB key. No matter how I try to adjust the permissions for
the USB key, I cannot delete those two keys. After much machination, I
think the key is set to Full Control for Everyone, but I keep getting an
"Error
Deleting Key" message. When I drill down into the keys, I reach the
properties subkey, and when I right click I get the error message "Access
Denied" The two devices (unknown device & Scanjet 5590) do not show up in
the device manager and can't be deleted that way. Can anyone give me a heads
up on how to delete the keys.
 
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Art

I was finally able to delete the keys. Taking ownership was not sufficient.
I then had to add myself as a user. Once I did that, I was able to change
permissions and delete the keys.
 

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