How to Enable a Hidden Folder Options

Some malware intentionally disable or hide Folder Options to prevent users from deleting files related to it.

Enable Hidden Folder Option with Registry Editor

To show/enable hidden Folfer Options please do the following:
1. Click on the Start > Run
2. Type “regedit” on the field and click on OK.
3. Navigate to: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows
\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
4. In the right pane, delete the entry “NoFolderOption”.

If “NoFolderOption” is visible:
1. Right click on the right pane
2. Click New > DWORD Value
3. Name it “NoFolderOption” (without the quotes)
4. Set the value to 0 (zero) or double click on the “NoFolderOption” type 0 at “Value data” field

You may reboot your computer to see the effect of this registry modification.

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