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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jhoanne
its good... thx =)
Toks
hi VG.
I just saw this topic about the hidden folder and i did what it says in step 1. It was succesful, my folders and the Folder Options in my Tools menu appeared. However i'm having difficulties when using my Start Menu and the windows explorer. It became unresponsive and I need to wait for several minutes for every step I make (opening a file or folder perhaps). Another thing is that the Hidden check box in the properties of my folder or file was disabled so I cannot change it from hidden to not hidden.
Hoping you could help me on these concerns.
VG
^^ Post your HijackThis log file in Virus Problem topic.
PK
REG add HKCU...
returns the message Error: Access is denied.
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VG
^^ You can try the same command in Command Prompt. Open Command Prompt by right-clicking on its shortcut in All Programs and select Run as Administrator.
FBi_96
YAY It works
You help a lot :)
Acme
My folder options and registry editor are disable by administrator.Although i delete No Folder Options in registry, it appear again when i refresh the list.Search function and Task manager are also disable by administrator. And command line also. I tried the above solutions that u advise, nothing change.How should i do.If u give ma an advise, i am really appreciate.
VG
^^ Post your HijackThis log file in Virus Problem topic.
Venu
Thanks lot askvg dear......... it worked out.....
Venu
Thanks lot askvg dear......... it worked out.....