my folder options advanced settings are missing

I recently needed to reveal hidden files and folders on my computer. I Have
Windows XP home edition SP2. In control panel>folder options, under the view
tab, there are no advanced settings, they are completely missing. So, it is
impossible for me to make hidden folders viewable. The advanced settings
used to be there. Can anyone help me get them back?

Hi Kurt,

Try logging in as administrator in Safe mode.

How to start in Safe mode:
http://www.rickrogers.org/fixes.htm#Safe%20mode

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

"Kurt Buehler" <KurtBuehler@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:ADC801BF-D0D6-4DE8-B2E3-A30412BF1447@microsoft.com...
>I recently needed to reveal hidden files and folders on my computer. I
>Have
> Windows XP home edition SP2. In control panel>folder options, under the
> view
> tab, there are no advanced settings, they are completely missing. So, it
> is
> impossible for me to make hidden folders viewable. The advanced settings
> used to be there. Can anyone help me get them back?

Restore Folder Options Under Tools (Line 129, Left)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
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~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE, Shell/User, Security), Aumha.org VSOP, DTS-L.org

Kurt Buehler wrote:
> I recently needed to reveal hidden files and folders on my computer. I
> Have Windows XP home edition SP2. In control panel>folder options, under
> the view tab, there are no advanced settings, they are completely
> missing. So, it is impossible for me to make hidden folders viewable.
> The advanced settings used to be there. Can anyone help me get them back?

Kurt,

Type this in Start, Run:

regsvr32 /i shell32.dll

If that does not help, export this registry key from another Windows XP
system and then merge to the subject PC:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Explorer\Advan*ced\Folder

http://groups.google.com/group/micro...9399ef9d875717

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User

Windows XP Troubleshooting
http://www.winhelponline.com


"Kurt Buehler" <KurtBuehler@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:ADC801BF-D0D6-4DE8-B2E3-A30412BF1447@microsoft.com...
I recently needed to reveal hidden files and folders on my computer. I Have
Windows XP home edition SP2. In control panel>folder options, under the
view
tab, there are no advanced settings, they are completely missing. So, it is
impossible for me to make hidden folders viewable. The advanced settings
used to be there. Can anyone help me get them back?