After a virus attack in one of my client machines, the folder options from the windows explorer was missing and we were unable to show all the files including the hidden ones. So here’s what I did to restore it back:
Go to Run –>gpedit.msc
User Configuration –> Administrative Templates –> Windows Components –> Windows Explorer
Enable and then Disable “Removes Folder Options menu from Tools menu”
Close all windows explorer windows and then open again.. most probably your folder options is back 🙂
Folder Options missing in Windows XP
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thanks for the solution..you really save me a lot of time 🙂
it really really helped me
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Hi,
In my display settings menu from desktop. only themes menu is coming and all other tabs are not appearing.
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HI ,
my gpedit.msc is not running in run and also i tried the registry method but my explorer folder is missing in the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/software/….
thanks a lot your tips help me a lot, basically iam a hardware engineer if u have any new tips or new ideas
please send me…………….
thanks a lot for helping the people………………..
my problame winxp folder option,run missing sowl this problems, i see
I am a WnxXP user. I whole heartedly apreciate you guys’ efforts in making others lives easy through this site and blog. I could enable “Task Manager” and “Regedit” based on your guidance. But I still cannot run “gpedit.msc”. Please help.
I run Ravmon Removal tool but it seems my comp is not infected with Ravmon virus. Since I am not able to run “gpedit.msc”, please suggest another way to restore “Folder Options” in my COntrol Panel.
ya tht method work
nd work in first time
thnx for tht
I thought I was going bloody mental trying to find this damn folder. Thank you SO much. It worked first time- and I actually understood the instruction- unlike every other website- including the USELESS windows help page.
Thank you.
Thanks for the assitance. All is well again with my desktop computer. It’s a pity that Microsoft does not have stuff like this in the Windows Xp Help.
Keep it up!
~ Carpe Diem ~
Thanks for your tips regarding the folder option missing. It was great help. you are great! Thanks once again.
The folder option missing solution is very effective. Thank You.
hey thanks man….really helpful advice
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i am very thank full to this site coz my issue is resolved which created a head ache to me few weeks this trick works for folder option
Thanks alot for ur help actually its bugging me so much
once again thanking u
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many,many,many thanx for this solution sanix,finally its working.tried 2-3 days a go but it didnt work, now 100% effective.will spread word about you here,thanx again.
uppiee……thankz a lot for such a great solution. My folder option is back……..uppie……..thankz once again for such a great solution. Its so simple and easy……..wowwww
i follow the method of typing regedit in run. but it says regedit has been disabled by my administrator. wat should i do?
dear sanix,
my pc is Winods XP prof 2002, now folder options is missing, i have my cv and all in that hidden folder, before i was using norton, but our sys admin came and installed Mcafee, please help me to get back the files or the folder options, please reply me
dear i used the following path C:\Windows\System32\gpedit.msc
but i couldint find the files, and also i opnd a guest user in my PC, there folderoption is working….
please reply me
Thanks
its working
i have a problem with my folder options
actually i’m getting the folder options in my tools menu but the problem is even when i enable the “show hidden files and folders ” option it is not showing the hidden files and by default it is taking “do not show hidden files or folders” how can i get rid of this problem… help me please
every time when i restart my system i’m getting a message that “C:\windows\system32\SSVICHOST.exe not found”.. how to recover from this problem.. can you explain me indetail….
thanks in advance.. coz some of my problems were solved by studying the above posts….
hard drives auto play was disabled in my system and when i double click on any of my hard drives open with window is appearing……… how to solve this problem
Its really very-2 helpful……………
certainly value addition……………
will always consult for the problems………..
RE Folder Options not displayed in Windows Explorer.
I have the problem described in earlier , May of this year, postings. gpedit is not available on my Win XP Home.
Looking for :
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows
\CurrentVersion\policies\Explorer as described by Sania May 29,
Under “policies” There are “NonEnum”, “Rating”, and ‘System”. Not “Explorer”. This is true of my other desktop and my laptop. Also none of them have gpedit.
Nevertheless, the one desktop has Folder Options displayed in a window to the left which is quite convenient..
Any help will be appreciated as I like that Folder Option function for quickly burning CDs
Thanx
Nick
How can i Guard ” ravmon , brontok” from my computer.plz help me …………..
I don’t believe I have Brontok. Regedit works fine and the files involved are not present. still need help
Great job sanix, it’s a truly and sophisticate guide that you posted here. Many thx to you…
Nice support, and removal tool of Ramon is superb. Thanks for proper guidance.
Hai,
My system has been infected by virus Hacked by godzilla. When i click on hard drive it is not opening. Only its open when i right click and explore it.
can u give some suggestions.
Thanks man.
I’ve got this virus and i tried several diffrent antivirus and virus removal tools on it. nothing worked.
untill i browsed to this page and read your little tip.
Thanks again fo the help.
Thanks man.You made my day.
Dear Sir,.
I have a problem with my folder options actually…. I’m getting the folder options in my tools menu but the problem is even when i enable the “show hidden files and folders ” option it is not showing the hidden files and by default it is taking “do not show hidden files or folders” how can i recover this problem…
i’m using windows xp pro with service pack 2.
before u mention all solutions i do it. but still my folder option not work………..help me please
Dear Sir,.
I have a problem with my folder options actually…. I’m getting the folder options in my tools menu but the problem is even when i enable the “show hidden files and folders ” option it is not showing the hidden files and by default it is taking “do not show hidden files or folders” how can i recover this problem…
i’m using windows xp pro with service pack 2.
before u mention all solutions i do it. but still my folder option not work………..help me please
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Nick, on December 7th, 2007 at 10:59 am Said:
RE Folder Options not displayed in Windows Explorer.
I have the problem described in earlier , May of this year, postings. gpedit is not available on my Win XP Home.
Looking for :
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows
\CurrentVersion\policies\Explorer as described by Sania May 29,
Under “policies” There are “NonEnum”, “Rating”, and ‘System”. Not “Explorer”. This is true of my other desktop and my laptop. Also none of them have gpedit.
Nevertheless, the one desktop has Folder Options displayed in a window to the left which is quite convenient..
Any help will be appreciated as I like that Folder Option function for quickly burning CDs
Thanx
Nick
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i got same problem with this guy. please someone help us.
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Hi…I’m on the job training currently, and my boss requested me to connect his brand new laptop to the network that the office has through a WAP. There were two of laptops that is already connected and they work fine(It’s me who also connect it to the Network, also through WAP). Yeah, this brand new laptop that I am currently connecting got its connection(atlast)but when navigating VIEW WOKGROUP COMPUTERS, I always get a message that says I am not allowed to blah…blah…blah..Contact your administrator and blah blah blah(I don’t really memorize the message but I know you do understand me, right). I tried to ping the other computer on the wired network and I got a reply.But pinging my own IP, whow it says request time out? Can you help me figuring out the problem of it?Is it the firewalls(defender,Windows and antivirus+firewall) or the unit itself?I uninstalled the defender and turned off windows firewall but still, it didn’t work…
Hy all..! i have a problem . i cant open my folder option can any 1 help me to sloved out this? I have also a prob 2 that is when i type regedit then says my addminstetor didnt give any permission to open it . i am useing service pack2 winxp profeesonal. Helo me please…..
i require to recover folder options