Windows XP

Folder Options in Windows Explorer's Tools menu disappears.

Shortcut to access Folder Options: Start > Run > Type control folders and hit enter.

Cause: Most probably a virus if you have not played with privileges...

Resolution:

ONLY ADMINISTRATOR CAN EXECUTE THE FOLLWING STEPS.

a) Start > Run > Type gpedit.msc and hit enter.

b) Navigate as follows: User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Explorer

c) The third option in the pane on right must be "Removes the Folder Options menu item from the Tools menu". Double click it.

d) A dialog box will appear. Select the third radio button to disable it [YES DISABLE IT].

e) Hit OK

f) Check out if the Tools menu in Explorer is reflecting the desired change.

g) Leave a comment if it does not and also the error messages that are displayed while denying the change.