Folder Option missing in windows XP

You are unable to view folder options

When you try to open folder option from windows explorer ( Tools --> Folder Options..) or In control panel .

1. Go to Run, type gpedit.msc then press enter.

2. Navigate to User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Explorer.

3. At the right panel, look for “Removes the Folder Options menu item from the Tools menu”, right click on it then choose Properties.

4. Change the setting from Enabled to Not Configured or Disabled.

Hopefully this will helpful to you

Enjoy.