One of the problems faced relatively often users XP (Or only some XP users, cases special...: P) is unable to access registry Editor and / or Folder Options. Most often the cause is either restriction by a administrator (or other user), or the result system infection with a virus or trojan. It is therefore recommended that once refer the matter to perform a full system scan with a antivirus efficient (we recommend Kaspersky).
If your system is virus, then most likely the restriction was enabled by a third party. In this case, follow the instructions in this post to quickly solve the problem:
1. Daca Folder Options is disabled, but you can access the Registry EditorThe problem is solved simply by editing the registry:
a. open registry Editor (type: regedit in Run) And follow the ways:
HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrent VersionPoliciesExplorer
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrent VersionPoliciesExplorerthen look in the panel on the right for the entrance (DWORD) NoFolderOptions and change its value in 0 (Disable) or delete the entry.
b. if not accustomed to working with registry and prefer not to do that your editing, download the following archive, extract file .Reg and double-click it to resolve the Folder Restriction issue Options.
Download Enable_Folder_Options.zip
2. if Folder Options and Registry Editor are disabledThen these methods will be useful:
a. open Run, type gpedit.msc then go to User Configuration -> administrative Templates -> System. In the right pane double-click on Prevent access to registry editing tools to edit and select not Configured or Disabled.
b. open Run and type the following:
| REG add HKCUSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionPoliciesSystem /v DisableRegistryTools /t REG_DWORD / d 0 / f |
then let Enter.
After activating Registry Editor you will be able to reactivate Folder Options following the methods from 1 point.
