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Folder and Search Options Bug in Windows Vista





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"This bug has been fixed in SP1"

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I always disable "Folder Options" in Windows, so that no one can change the settings. You can disable it either using "gpedit.msc" or using Registry Editor. Open regedit and goto:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Current Version\Policies\Explorer

Now in right-side pane, create a new DWORD value NoFolderOptions and set its value to 1. It'll disable "Folder options".

But in Vista "Folder Options" and "Search Options" have been combined in a single option "Folder & Search Options". So if we disable "Folder Options" using registry editor or gpedit.msc in Vista. It doesn’t disable "Folder options" completely. I found that one can still access it using following method:

1. Open "Search" and click on "Advanced Search" button.

2. Now search for anything by typing something in Name, Tags or authors text boxes.

3. After doing this, you'll get another toolbar under these options. Click on "Search Tools -> Search Options" and voilla, you'll have full access to "Folder options". Every tab will be visible.

Now whats the use of disabling "Folder Options"? IMO, Search Options should only show "Search" tab and not all the tabs.



5 Replies:


  1. I want to view hidden files. I am not able to do that even through Folder Options

  2. ^^ Pls try solution of Point 23:

    http://www.askvg.com/frequently-asked-problems-with-solutions-part-3/

  3. My computer was infected with da Misvh55 virus, it kills da search function, registry editor and i cant access folder options in tools. Can u find out wat els da virus has taken away, and how 2 fix this problem. Ran a comprehensive virus scan with Avast, bt da problem was not fixed. Wat 2 do?

  4. I posted a reply earlier, but I 4got 2 say dat i use Windows XP home Edition

  5. ^^ Please post your HijackThis log file in following topic:

    http://www.askvg.com/is-your-system-infected-with-a-virus-spyware-adware-trojan-2/


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