Procedure to enable folder options in windows explorer Tools

If you are using Windows Vista, You would be surprised to find that Folder Options is no more available in the windows explorer under Tools.

How to do it the Vista Way:

1. Open the control panel.


2. Select Folder Options and make the necessary changes.


3. Close the control panel.

If you get irritated by the vista way, then there is an option to bring the feature back to windows explorer menu.

1. Click on --> Start --> Run and


2. Type gpedit.msc and press enter.


3. In the Group Policy editor, select --> User configuration.


4. Under Administrative templates, select windows components and under it select windows explorer.


5. In the context list, locate the setting “Remove the Folder Options menu item from Tools menu”.


6. Double click on it and set it “Disabled”.


7. There you got back your Folder options back on the Tools menu