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 intentionally has disabled it in your system, then you can enable it again by following any of these methods:
a. Type gpedit.msc in RUN dialog box and goto:
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.
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amanansari
Start your computer in safe mode and log in as the administrator. Open explorer and browse to C:\document and settings\username
(where username is your account name).Locate the file ntuser.dat and delete it. restart your computer and windows will recreate this file. If this does not fix your problems follow the below instructions.
logon as administrator and
create a new account for that user. Then copy the data into it per the
instructions in this article:
How to Copy User Data to a New User Profile
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=...
To access the default administrator account:
In WinXP Pro, hit ctrl+alt+delete twice at the logon screen and type it in.
In WinXP Home, you must restart and enter Safe mode by hitting F8 at
startup. The administrator logon will be one of the options.
Naag
Hi VG,
I followed the procedure for enabling the registry and folder options as you said, but i'm not able to get it
please help in this case once again
Thanks
Naag
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 Scan topic.
pavan
folder options isnt visible, run dialog box has been disabled by administrator(i operate from administrator - home pc-xp 2000, no internet connection,virus or trojan only through pendrives or dvd's).
task manager doesn't have new task button. i've scanned system through avast4, avira & kaspersky2009. but still no virus has been removed. even through start properties i'm not able to solve the problem. even tried from gpedit.msc . But the contents are only different.
The problem is 3 days old. please do advice
S.K.Ghai
hey....
thanks VG
S.K.Ghai
Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 10:45:51 AM, on 10/25/2009
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)
Boot mode: Normal
Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS.0\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS.0\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\eBoostr\EBstrSvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Nero\Nero BackItUp 4\NBService.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe
C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS.0\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS.0\RTHDCPL.EXE
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\wscript.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\R@jdeep\Local Settings\Application Data\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe
C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC\vlc.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\R@jdeep\Local Settings\Application Data\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\R@jdeep\Local Settings\Application Data\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Window Title = Service Pack 3 Internet Explorer
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: RealPlayer Download and Record Plugin for Internet Explorer - {3049C3E9-B461-4BC5-8870-4C09146192CA} - C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\rpbrowserrecordplugin.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATIPTA] "C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RTHDCPL] RTHDCPL.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Alcmtr] ALCMTR.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [googletalk] C:\Program Files\Google\Google Talk\googletalk.exe /autostart
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avast!] C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DAEMON Tools] "C:\Program Files\DAEMON Tools\daemon.exe" -lang 1033
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [autoMe] wscript.exe "C:\WINDOWS.0\UjBright_Antivirus.vbs"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MsnMsgr] "C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Google Update] "C:\Documents and Settings\R@jdeep\Local Settings\Application Data\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe" /c
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-19\..\RunOnce: [tscuninstall] %systemroot%\system32\tscupgrd.exe (User 'LOCAL SERVICE')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-20\..\Run: [msnsc] C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\msnsc.exe (User 'NETWORK SERVICE')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-20\..\RunOnce: [tscuninstall] %systemroot%\system32\tscupgrd.exe (User 'NETWORK SERVICE')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-18\..\RunOnce: [tscuninstall] %systemroot%\system32\tscupgrd.exe (User 'SYSTEM')
O4 - HKUS\.DEFAULT\..\RunOnce: [tscuninstall] %systemroot%\system32\tscupgrd.exe (User 'Default user')
O4 - Startup: Registration Prince of Persia T2T.LNK = C:\Program Files\Ubisoft\Prince of Persia T2T\Support\Register\RegistrationReminder.exe
O4 - Global Startup: eBoostr Control Panel.lnk = C:\Program Files\eBoostr\eBoostrCP.exe
O7 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System, DisableRegedit=1
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL
O23 - Service: avast! iAVS4 Control Service (aswUpdSv) - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
O23 - Service: Ati HotKey Poller - ATI Technologies Inc. - C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Antivirus - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Mail Scanner - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Web Scanner - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe
O23 - Service: eBoostr Service (EBOOSTRSVC) - eBoostr.com - C:\Program Files\eBoostr\EBstrSvc.exe
O23 - Service: Nero BackItUp Scheduler 4.0 - Nero AG - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Nero\Nero BackItUp 4\NBService.exe
--
End of file - 4519 bytes
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