Many times Windows users face a common problem. The "Folder Options" in "Tools" menu is not visible. Even It can't be accessed from Control Panel. Also "Registry Editor" is disabled.
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?
This article was posted by VG in following section: Troubleshooting, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP.
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eagos
its work... well done!!!
MS
Hey VG...
I have tried all means 1) HijackThis 2) gpedit 3) regedit...still my "Folder Options" is not visible. In regedit, I did find the entry "NoFolderOptions" and I deleted the same. However the Folder options still does not appear. Also my Task Manager got disabled yesterday...and both of them happened simultaneously. However, the Task Manager is fine now. It would be great if u could assist me in this regard...Im kind of stuck. And please recommend a decent spy ware...Thanks a lot in advance
VG
^^ Please post your HijackThis log file in Virus Problem topic.
S.K.Ghai
hey....
thanks VG
KiKi
Hey VG,
I uninstalled some files via the registry from my xp professional computer and now when i go to start to open the control panel (or any other programs in the start menu and on desktop) this is themessage i get...'This does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Create an association in the folder option control panel.' I get this message with everything I try to open... The my computer options do launch and in program files all the programs are still there and each programs open and show the contents... What should I do to solve this prob... Can the xp cd repair this !! I await ur response.. Thanks
VG
^^ Yes. CD repair should fix it.
KiKI
Hey VG,
Thank you, I'm happy u say cd repair can fix the prob with the programs that are unable to launch.. Please if it's not too much trouble tell me how to get to the BIOS and give me step by step instruction on how to do the repair from there plz.. It's xp professional OS... that would be great if u could help me
VG
^^ You can enter into BIOS settings by pressing Delete key after starting your system. In BIOS settings, make sure the first bootable device is set to CD drive. Then boot using CD and once the setup tells you that our system already have Windows installed, do you want to repair it? Accept it by pressing the key mentioned in the screen and follow further instructions.
saheer
thanks a lot please do like this help more
Sam
Thanks a ton bob :)