4.) If its not a virus problem and someone disabled Registry Editor in ur system, then u can enable it again by following any of following methods:
a.) Type
gpedit.msc in RUN dialog box and goto:
User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System
in right-side pane, set "
Prevent access to Registry editing tools" to either
Not Configured or
Disabled.
b.) Just type following in RUN dialog box and press
<ENTER>:
Code:
REG add HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System /v DisableRegistryTools /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
Now after enabling Registry Editor, u can enable Folder Options again by using 1st or 2nd step

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hey vishal,i tried this method but it didnt work...help me out here...iam using xp home edition with service pack 2..