No folder options in Windows Explorer

File corruption and virus infection may lead to absence of the folder option in Windows Explorer.


To recover “Folder Options", go to Menu Start and select “Run” .

Type “regedit” to open the registry.

Select the Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
In the NofolderOptions, right click on the file and select “Modify”.


Put the value as 0 and click on « OK » to reactivate Folder Options.



Close the registry and restart your computer to save all settings.

This setting can be simplified using a notepad.
Copy the following in a notepad by: Start> All Programs > Accessories > Notepad


REGEDIT4

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer]

"NoFolderOptions"=dword:1

Save this file type as “All files”



Put the name as name.req (The bold part cannot be modified)


Save the file to enable the process.

See also :


The option to display hidden files and folders has disappeared