Enabling folder options

How to Enable a Hidden Folder Options

Some malware intentionally disable or hide Folder Options to prevent users from deleting files related to it.

Method : 1


Enable Hidden Folder Option with Registry Editor

To show/enable hidden Folfer Options please do the following:
1. Click on the Start > Run
2. Type “regedit” on the field and click on OK.
3. Navigate to: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows
\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
4. In the right pane, delete the entry “NoFolderOption”.

If  “NoFolderOption” is visible:

1.  Right click on the right pane
2. Click New > DWORD Value
3. Name it “NoFolderOption” (without the quotes)
4. Set the value to 0 (zero) or double click on the “NoFolderOption” type 0 at “Value data” field
You may reboot your computer to see the effect of this registry modification.
Enable Hidden Folder Options Using Free Tool

RRT or Remove Restrictions Tool is a free tool to enable access to different Windows process disbaled by virus infections.
This tool is used to enable access to:
- Registry Tools (regedit)
- Ctrl+Alt+Del
- Folder Options
- Show Hidden Files

Download RRT: DOWNLOAD

Method : 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:


folder_options.zip


Method : 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?

Method : 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.