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Sometimes in Windows XP if you get attacked by any virus or trojan it removes the "Folder Option" from the "Tools" menu. Even if you get read of the virus somehow, sometimes it doesn't come back. Without the folder option you can't hide or show files. Here's how to get Folder Option back.

1st Method

1. Click on 'Start' and then 'Run'.
2. In the 'run' dialog box type gpedit.msc. The Group Policy window will open.
3. Navigate to the following location: User Configuration> Administrative Templates>
Window Components> Windows Explorer
4. In the right pane, find the 'Remove the folder options menu item'. Set its value
to 'Not Configured' by double clicking and setting the correct option.


2nd Method

If you are comfortable with modifying Windows Registry values, follow these steps:

1. Open registry editor by typing regedit in the run dialog box.

2. Navigate to the following key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer

3. Find the NoFolderOptions key in right pane. Change its value to 0. If you do not have this key just create it.