Many times Windows users face a common problem. The "Folder Options" in "Tools" menu is automatically removed or disabled in Windows Explorer. In fact you can't access it from Control Panel. Also whenever you try to open "Registry Editor", you get a message that its disabled by Administrator.
If you are also facing this problem, then you have come to right place. Follow the simple steps mentioned in this tutorial and your problem will be solved:
1. If Folder Options is disabled but Registry Editor is still working in your system, then you can enable Folder Options by editing Windows Registry. Type regedit in RUN dialog box and press Enter. it'll open Registry Editor, now go to following keys:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Current Version\Policies\Explorer
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Current Version\Policies\Explorer
In right-side pane, check whether a DWORD value named NoFolderOptions exists or not? If it exists, delete it.
2. If you are not familiar with editing the registry, then you can simply download following file, extract it and then run the .REG file:
3. But sometimes Registry Editor is also disabled. Whenever you try to open regedit, Windows will show following error message:
Registry Editor has been disabled by administrator.
Its a symptom of "RONTOKBRO" Trojan. To remove this trojan, follow the instructions given in following topic:
Is Your System Infected with a Virus / Spyware / Adware / Trojan?
4. If its not a trojan problem and someone has disabled it intentionally in your system, then you can enable it again by using any of following 2 methods:
a. Type gpedit.msc in RUN dialog box and go to:
User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System
in right-side pane, set "Prevent access to Registry editing tools" to either Not Configured or Disabled.
b. Just type following in RUN dialog box and press <ENTER>:
REG add HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System /v DisableRegistryTools /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
Now after enabling Registry Editor, you can re-enable Folder Options by following methods mentioned in 1st or 2nd steps.
NOTE: You can enable Group Policy Editor in Windows 7 Home Basic and other editions using following tutorial:
How to Enable "Group Policy Editor" in Windows 7 Home Premium, Home Basic and Starter Editions?
Posted by: Vishal Gupta | Categories: Troubleshooting, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP
tushar sakariya
thnx ....dude...its working....
Shruti Patel
Thank you so much...
It is really helpful.
I also have problem with Opening control panel, whenever I try to control panel, It shows "Windows Explorer Restarting".
Pls Help...
VG
^^ Try to run SFC /SCANNOW command as mentioned in method 4:
http://www.askvg.com/how-to-remove-or-uninstall-3rd-party-transformation-packs-in-windows/
Kev
Brilliant thanks . so simple when yo know how !
Deivd
I did the step 4.a, but didn't work... My windows is Windows 7 Home Premium in Portuguese original. I still can't acces regedit. Also, the informations on the bottom of windows explorer are shaped like windows XP.
I scanned my pc with Mycrosoft Security Essentials and he removed 3 brontok.
Anyone can help me?
Sorry for my bad english, is not my native language.
VG
^^ First post your HijackThis log file content in following topic:
http://www.askvg.com/is-your-system-infected-with-a-virus-spyware-adware-trojan/
Deivd
I've done this... twice.