Enable “Show Folder And Search Option” In Windows 7
In Windows, NoFolderOptions policy hides the folder options from control panel and even disables the Show Folder and Search options from the command under Tools Menu in Windows Explorer. If your computer is not a part of an office environment or any other organizational network than you might be having a risk of a virus which disables these options as a part of infection. This policy in the registry also hides the file extensions to known file types so that the virus may infect your system in stealth. To enable this option, follow these simple steps. The Show Folder And Search Option is grayed out like this: To enable it follow one of these methods, it is always advisable to backup your registry before making any changes. Using Registry Editor Click Start menu button and type regedit in the Search bar. If User Access Control window pops up to ask for permission, click Continue . When Regedit.exe is launched navigate to: ...