Problem with my Windows Explorer-pls help

[Needing Help Desperately]

My Windows XP Service Pack 3 does not allow me to access folder options from
the Tools Menu at the top of my Windows Explorer menu. Instead I get three
options. These are:
1. Map Network Drive
2. Disconnect Network Drive
3. Synchronize

What has happened to my Windows Exoplrer? All my important files are set up
as Hidden and I can't access them now. My email is (e-mail address removed)

 

[jimbo571]

My Windows XP Service Pack 3 does not allow me to access folder options from
the Tools Menu at the top of my Windows Explorer menu. Instead I get three
options. These are:
1. Map Network Drive
2. Disconnect Network Drive
3. Synchronize

What has happened to my Windows Exoplrer? All my important files are set up
as Hidden and I can't access them now. My email is (e-mail address removed)

If this happened * all of a sudden * try a system restore ; if not try
using Xplorer2 lite ( free ) which is a lot better.