If you are running Microsoft Windows XP and unable to access your hidden files and folders or unable to locate folder options menu in Windows Explorer than most probably your computer is infected by some malicious virus. Problems with folder options menu is one of the most common errors linked with Microsoft Windows XP. The main reason behind the issue is some malicious virus or Trojan attack. The virus blocks the process of registry updating of Windows XP and creates a false entry in registry to actually disable the Folder Options in Windows Explorer or make some of its functionalities to work improperly including hidden files and folders.However, you can easily fix this problem by some basic editing in the Windows XP registry.
How to Enable Tools - Folder Options and Registry Editor in Windows - Many times Windows users face a common problem. The 'Folder Options' in 'Tools' menu is automatically removed or disabled in Windows Explorer. In fact you can't.