Folder options MISSING

Hi friends, This is Gaurav sikka(Click here to view my ORKUT profile)

Almost all of my friends have came across the virus that disables the "folder options" resulting in loss of all the Hidden files & folders, by the way Hidden files are not lost, its just that you cant see them.

For viewing HIDDEN files you can dirctly write the address of the file or folder that is Hidden, but who remembers the address so here is an easy way out.........

1.) Go to START > RUN & type gpedit.msc

2.) Hit ENTER

3.) Then goto:

User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Component -> Windows Explorer
in right-side pane, set "Removes the Folder Options menu item from the Tools menu" to Disabled.

4.) Apply & OK.

NOTE : If the Virus is still in your PC, you wont be able to use FOLDER OPTIONS for long it will again disable it as soon as possible, So SCAN your PC with a recently UPDATED ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE ( i prefer Symantec antivirus 10.0, this is a very common & old VIRUS & can be removed by any antivirus & has minimum risk level.

Do post a comment if you got any help from this POST
THANK YOU.