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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parvinder
oh thanks too much , the articles were worth readin .. thanks...thanks...thanks...thanks...thanks...thanks...thanks...thanks...(no ends)
yup u r the best. i tried to find the proper definite link but culdnt find sorry... i would nxt time do that before askin u any questin............ still lot of thanks to give proper links
VG
^^ Welcome.
Zircon
THANK YOU VERY, VERY MUCH MAN !!! YOU REALLY HELPED ME A LOT !!!!!
Irfan Alvi
Kool it works thnx Bro
SK
hey EXPLORER is not present in policies..what should i do?? tell me procedure to enable folder option
VG
^^ It must present. Please check in following locations:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ Policies\Explorer
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ Policies\Explorer
HKEY_USERS\.Default\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ Policies\Explorer
Suresh
Hi
My Folder Options & Registry Editor has disable how to solve the problem.i have enabled registry but my folder option is not enabled
suresh
deddy
what the meaning of "this operation has been cancelled due to restrictions in effect on this computer. please contact your system administrator"...?
it always apear when i run any program...
VG
^^ Are you using the system as Administrator? If yes, then its a virus problem.
H2P