Folder Option Missing


  1. rigz
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    windows 7 32 bit build 7600
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    Folder Option Missing


    i dont know what happened but the "folder option"was missing in the control panel..and it is also disabled in "Organize" button. Any idea?? i cant even search for my hidden files..
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  3. Brink
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    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    Hello Rigz,

    You could try one of the methods in the tutorial below to enable Folder Options to see if that was the issue.

    Folder Options - Enable or Disable - Vista Forums

    Hope this helps,
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  4. rigz
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    windows 7 32 bit build 7600
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    Thanks sir ..is this possible that this problem occurs without any reason??
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  6. Brink
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    You're welcome. Did that get it sorted for you?

    Not likely without a reason. Something had to have disabled it. I would recommend to run the free ESET online AV scanner to help be safe in case malware may have disabled it.
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