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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danquil
dis is really gud yaar it really works
kip it up guys
pratik
VG Dude u r awsome your formula is work
delite
Hye,
I've followed all, and the pop-out appears and I can select the option to show hidden folders.
But it seems like it has no effect even to actually perform the task even though I've tried many times. x_x
help please @_@ thx!
delite
sorry double post! and, apparently it all switch back to the 'do not show hidden files and folder' everytime I open the folder options at control panel too.
VG
^^ Check solution of Point 23:
http://www.askvg.com/frequently-asked-problems-with-solutions/
Radhay Shayam
How to hide folder option in tools ?
and how to show folder option in tools ?
VG
^^ Check following topic:
http://www.askvg.com/all-kinds-of-restrictions-for-windows-2000-xp-2003-and-vista/
haddi
hey guys try this to get the regedit back..
1. go to gpedit.msc in RUN dialog box and then go to Administrative tools --> system --> in that goto --> Prevent access to Registry editing tools then right click to get the properties now disable the prevent access and click apply and then ok
This will run the regedit.
hadassah
helo there .pipz kindly help me..i cant connect one of my computer to a network..we have 3 computersi heve succesfully network the 2..thank you
christine
thanks for sharing these knowledge to the public. it was very helpful.