How to Enable Tools -> Folder Options and Registry Editor in Windows

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:

folder_options.zip

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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266 Comments

alexy

thx so much it really helped i needed that so much for prompt and registry files
prasoon

in my college at all system thre is only limited account
plz tell me how to crack the admin password

plz help i m in great trouble
VG

^^ Please follow this link. It might help you:

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parvinder

can u please tell me how to run a file or infact open a folder in command prommp.. i m new comer to dis world of cmd but its intersting and i think we can do anything dere... or please give me the link where i can learn sum basics bout this command prompt.... i know nothing is impossible for a genious as u r............ u r there to find a solutin and perhaps ur head has a solutin........... thanks bro in advance
parvinder

please tell me a software to open .pmd files........... can i get a freeware or u just tell me the software i ll find the crak myself............... thanx lol.
VG

To run a file in Command Prompt type:

start file_name.extension

To open a folder type:

CD folder_path

And to open .PMD files use Adobe Page Maker.
parvinder

ooh thanks for telling bout adobe pagemaker.........
parvinder

can u please tell me how to disable the properties button when we right clik on desktop as one of my cousin messes with my laptop for about 10 hours everyday just changing wallpapers , screensaver and all that for nothing .....do tell me the method to enable them(properties button ) again in both vista business and xp...............
parvinder

can i add my favourite wallpapers or pictures as boot screen in windows vista????
VG

Hi parvinder

I'll advise you go through all tutorials in our various sections. The things you are asking have been already posted by me.

Anyway reg. to your both queries:

1. To restrict Desktop options:
http://www.askvg.com/all-kinds-of-restrictions-for-windows-2000-xp-2003-and-vista/

2. To set wallpaper in Vista boot screen:
http://www.askvg.com/windows-vista-boot-logo-generator-beta/