HIDDEN FOLDERS HELP

[Guest]

I have hidden a folder by accident and now i can't find it. I've asked
windows help which told me to go to the Tools Menu and select Folder Options,
but the only thing in my Tools Menu are Map Network Drive, Disconnect Network
Drive, and Syncronize. Does anyone know why my Tools Menu doesn't have a
Folder Options

 

[Wesley Vogel]

Folder Options missing completely

Automated edit here...
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Read the instructions at the top
129. Restore Folder Options Under Tools

folderoptions.reg is the file that you want.

[[To use the Regedits: Save the REG File to your hard disk. Double click it
and answer yes to the import prompt.]]
--------

The rest is just extra info.

If XP Pro you can use Group Policy...
Start | Run | Type: gpedit.msc | Click OK |
Navigate to>>
Local Computer Policy\User Configuration\Administrative Templates\
Windows Components\Windows Explorer
Removes the Folder Options menu item from the Tools menu

Set it to Not Configured.

<quote>
Removes the Folder Options item from all Windows Explorer menus and removes
the Folder Options item from Control Panel. As a result, users cannot use
the Folder Options dialog box.

The Folder Options dialog box lets users set many properties of Windows
Explorer, such as Active Desktop, Web view, Offline Files, hidden system
files, and file types.

Also, see the "Enable Active Desktop" setting in User
Configuration\Administrative Templates\Desktop\Active Desktop and the
"Prohibit user configuration of Offline Files" setting in User
Configuration\Administrative Templates\Network\Offline Files.
<quote>

<quote>
NoFolderOptions
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
and/or
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer

Data type Range Default value
---------------------------------------------
REG_DWORD 0 | 1 0

Description
Removes the Folder Options item from all Windows Explorer menus and from
Control Panel. As a result, users cannot use the Folder Options dialog box.

This entry stores the setting of the Remove the Folder Options menu item
from the Tools menu Group Policy. Group Policy adds this entry to the
registry with a value of 1 when you enable the policy. If you disable the
policy or set it to Not configured, Group Policy deletes this entry from the
registry, and the system behaves as though the value is 0.

Value Meaning
-----------------------------------------------
0 (or not in the registry) The policy is disabled or not configured. The
Folder Options item appears.

1 The policy is enabled. The Folder
Options item is removed.

The Folder Options dialog box lets users set many properties of Windows
Explorer, such as Active Desktop, Web View, Offline Files, File Types, and
hidden system files.

Change method
To change the value of this entry, use Group Policy. This entry corresponds
to the Remove the Folder Options menu item from the Tools menu Group Policy
(User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows
Explorer).
<quote>
from...
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv/reskit/regentry/93518.mspx

--------

Folder Options Empty or Missing Items

Go here...
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Read the instructions at the top.
368. Folder Options/View Empty - Restore Now

viewfolderrestore.reg is the file that you want.

You probably have an item missing from...
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\
CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder

viewfolderrestore.reg should repair it.

You may have to reboot.

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In

 

[lvee]

I have hidden a folder by accident and now i can't find it. I've asked
windows help which told me to go to the Tools Menu and select Folder
Options,
but the only thing in my Tools Menu are Map Network Drive, Disconnect
Network
Drive, and Syncronize. Does anyone know why my Tools Menu doesn't have a
Folder Options

if you are comfortable with the registry, look for this,

NoFolderOptions
in
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer

If the Nofolder option is there, either set the DWord value to 0, or better
yet, delete it.

 

[Guest]

Wesley or Anyone Else

I went to the website and downloaded the required "viewfolderrestore"
option, however it told me the administrator has locked editing the registry.
I am the computer administrator..am i missing something?

Folder Options missing completely

Automated edit here...
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Read the instructions at the top
129. Restore Folder Options Under Tools

folderoptions.reg is the file that you want.

[[To use the Regedits: Save the REG File to your hard disk. Double click it
and answer yes to the import prompt.]]
--------

The rest is just extra info.

If XP Pro you can use Group Policy...
Start | Run | Type: gpedit.msc | Click OK |
Navigate to>>
Local Computer Policy\User Configuration\Administrative Templates\
Windows Components\Windows Explorer
Removes the Folder Options menu item from the Tools menu

Set it to Not Configured.

<quote>
Removes the Folder Options item from all Windows Explorer menus and removes
the Folder Options item from Control Panel. As a result, users cannot use
the Folder Options dialog box.

The Folder Options dialog box lets users set many properties of Windows
Explorer, such as Active Desktop, Web view, Offline Files, hidden system
files, and file types.

Also, see the "Enable Active Desktop" setting in User
Configuration\Administrative Templates\Desktop\Active Desktop and the
"Prohibit user configuration of Offline Files" setting in User
Configuration\Administrative Templates\Network\Offline Files.
<quote>

<quote>
NoFolderOptions
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
and/or
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer

Data type Range Default value
---------------------------------------------
REG_DWORD 0 | 1 0

Description
Removes the Folder Options item from all Windows Explorer menus and from
Control Panel. As a result, users cannot use the Folder Options dialog box.

This entry stores the setting of the Remove the Folder Options menu item
from the Tools menu Group Policy. Group Policy adds this entry to the
registry with a value of 1 when you enable the policy. If you disable the
policy or set it to Not configured, Group Policy deletes this entry from the
registry, and the system behaves as though the value is 0.

Value Meaning
-----------------------------------------------
0 (or not in the registry) The policy is disabled or not configured. The
Folder Options item appears.

1 The policy is enabled. The Folder
Options item is removed.

The Folder Options dialog box lets users set many properties of Windows
Explorer, such as Active Desktop, Web View, Offline Files, File Types, and
hidden system files.

Change method
To change the value of this entry, use Group Policy. This entry corresponds
to the Remove the Folder Options menu item from the Tools menu Group Policy
(User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows
Explorer).
<quote>
from...
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv/reskit/regentry/93518.mspx

--------

Folder Options Empty or Missing Items

Go here...
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Read the instructions at the top.
368. Folder Options/View Empty - Restore Now

viewfolderrestore.reg is the file that you want.

You probably have an item missing from...
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\
CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder

viewfolderrestore.reg should repair it.

You may have to reboot.

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In

I have hidden a folder by accident and now i can't find it. I've asked
windows help which told me to go to the Tools Menu and select Folder
Options, but the only thing in my Tools Menu are Map Network Drive,
Disconnect Network Drive, and Syncronize. Does anyone know why my Tools
Menu doesn't have a Folder Options

 

[Wesley Vogel]

See if this helps.

Error "Registry Editing has been disabled by your administrator"
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/tweakuirest.htm

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In

Wesley or Anyone Else

I went to the website and downloaded the required "viewfolderrestore"
option, however it told me the administrator has locked editing the
registry. I am the computer administrator..am i missing something?

Folder Options missing completely

Automated edit here...
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Read the instructions at the top
129. Restore Folder Options Under Tools

folderoptions.reg is the file that you want.

[[To use the Regedits: Save the REG File to your hard disk. Double
click it and answer yes to the import prompt.]]
--------

The rest is just extra info.

If XP Pro you can use Group Policy...
Start | Run | Type: gpedit.msc | Click OK |
Navigate to>>
Local Computer Policy\User Configuration\Administrative Templates\
Windows Components\Windows Explorer
Removes the Folder Options menu item from the Tools menu

Set it to Not Configured.

<quote>
Removes the Folder Options item from all Windows Explorer menus and
removes the Folder Options item from Control Panel. As a result, users
cannot use the Folder Options dialog box.

The Folder Options dialog box lets users set many properties of Windows
Explorer, such as Active Desktop, Web view, Offline Files, hidden system
files, and file types.

Also, see the "Enable Active Desktop" setting in User
Configuration\Administrative Templates\Desktop\Active Desktop and the
"Prohibit user configuration of Offline Files" setting in User
Configuration\Administrative Templates\Network\Offline Files.
<quote>

<quote>
NoFolderOptions
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
and/or
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer

Data type Range Default value
---------------------------------------------
REG_DWORD 0 | 1 0

Description
Removes the Folder Options item from all Windows Explorer menus and from
Control Panel. As a result, users cannot use the Folder Options dialog
box.

This entry stores the setting of the Remove the Folder Options menu item
from the Tools menu Group Policy. Group Policy adds this entry to the
registry with a value of 1 when you enable the policy. If you disable the
policy or set it to Not configured, Group Policy deletes this entry from
the registry, and the system behaves as though the value is 0.

Value Meaning
-----------------------------------------------
0 (or not in the registry) The policy is disabled or not configured. The
Folder Options item appears.

1 The policy is enabled. The Folder
Options item is removed.

The Folder Options dialog box lets users set many properties of Windows
Explorer, such as Active Desktop, Web View, Offline Files, File Types,
and hidden system files.

Change method
To change the value of this entry, use Group Policy. This entry
corresponds to the Remove the Folder Options menu item from the Tools
menu Group Policy (User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows
Components\Windows Explorer).
<quote>
from...
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv/reskit/regentry/93518.mspx

--------

Folder Options Empty or Missing Items

Go here...
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Read the instructions at the top.
368. Folder Options/View Empty - Restore Now

viewfolderrestore.reg is the file that you want.

You probably have an item missing from...
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\
CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder

viewfolderrestore.reg should repair it.

You may have to reboot.

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In

I have hidden a folder by accident and now i can't find it. I've asked
windows help which told me to go to the Tools Menu and select Folder
Options, but the only thing in my Tools Menu are Map Network Drive,
Disconnect Network Drive, and Syncronize. Does anyone know why my Tools
Menu doesn't have a Folder Options

 

[Gerry Cornell]

Have you tried logging on in Safe Mode?

Access the Administrator in Safe Mode to make changes. You
should use the Administrator only to make changes to other
User Profiles including any having the powers / rights of an
Administrator.

--

Hope this helps.

Gerry
~~~~
FCA
Stourport, England

Enquire, plan and execute
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Wesley or Anyone Else

I went to the website and downloaded the required "viewfolderrestore"
option, however it told me the administrator has locked editing the
registry.
I am the computer administrator..am i missing something?

Folder Options missing completely

Automated edit here...
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Read the instructions at the top
129. Restore Folder Options Under Tools

folderoptions.reg is the file that you want.

[[To use the Regedits: Save the REG File to your hard disk. Double
click it
and answer yes to the import prompt.]]
--------

The rest is just extra info.

If XP Pro you can use Group Policy...
Start | Run | Type: gpedit.msc | Click OK |
Navigate to>>
Local Computer Policy\User Configuration\Administrative Templates\
Windows Components\Windows Explorer
Removes the Folder Options menu item from the Tools menu

Set it to Not Configured.

<quote>
Removes the Folder Options item from all Windows Explorer menus and
removes
the Folder Options item from Control Panel. As a result, users cannot
use
the Folder Options dialog box.

The Folder Options dialog box lets users set many properties of
Windows
Explorer, such as Active Desktop, Web view, Offline Files, hidden
system
files, and file types.

Also, see the "Enable Active Desktop" setting in User
Configuration\Administrative Templates\Desktop\Active Desktop and the
"Prohibit user configuration of Offline Files" setting in User
Configuration\Administrative Templates\Network\Offline Files.
<quote>

<quote>
NoFolderOptions
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
and/or
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer

Data type Range Default value
---------------------------------------------
REG_DWORD 0 | 1 0

Description
Removes the Folder Options item from all Windows Explorer menus and
from
Control Panel. As a result, users cannot use the Folder Options
dialog box.

This entry stores the setting of the Remove the Folder Options menu
item
from the Tools menu Group Policy. Group Policy adds this entry to the
registry with a value of 1 when you enable the policy. If you disable
the
policy or set it to Not configured, Group Policy deletes this entry
from the
registry, and the system behaves as though the value is 0.

Value Meaning
-----------------------------------------------
0 (or not in the registry) The policy is disabled or not configured.
The
Folder Options item appears.

1 The policy is enabled. The Folder
Options item is removed.

The Folder Options dialog box lets users set many properties of
Windows
Explorer, such as Active Desktop, Web View, Offline Files, File
Types, and
hidden system files.

Change method
To change the value of this entry, use Group Policy. This entry
corresponds
to the Remove the Folder Options menu item from the Tools menu Group
Policy
(User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows
Components\Windows
Explorer).
<quote>
from...
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv/reskit/regentry/93518.mspx

--------

Folder Options Empty or Missing Items

Go here...
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Read the instructions at the top.
368. Folder Options/View Empty - Restore Now

viewfolderrestore.reg is the file that you want.

You probably have an item missing from...
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\
CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder

viewfolderrestore.reg should repair it.

You may have to reboot.

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In

I have hidden a folder by accident and now i can't find it. I've
asked
windows help which told me to go to the Tools Menu and select
Folder
Options, but the only thing in my Tools Menu are Map Network Drive,
Disconnect Network Drive, and Syncronize. Does anyone know why my
Tools
Menu doesn't have a Folder Options