The Folder Options dialog is not new in Windows 10; it is also available in its predecessors, Windows 8 and Windows 7. The Folder Options are used to change the appearance and presentation of the files currently displayed in the file display. Even if you want to show hidden files in Windows Explorer, you need to access the Folder Options.
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Open Folder Options in Windows 10, 8 and 7
In this gearupwindows tutorial, we’ll guide you with at least five ways to open Folder Options in Windows 10, 8, and 7. These are the following:-
- Access Folder Options using Windows Explorer
- Open Folder Options from Control Panel
- Launch Folder Options from the Run dialog box
- Open Folder Options via Command Prompt
- Launch Folder Options from the Search button
How to Open Folder Options using Windows Explorer?
Follow these steps to open Folder Options using Windows Explorer:-
Step 1. Press
Step 2. Click on the
Once you complete the above steps, you should have access to Folder Options.
How to Open Folder Options from Control Panel?
To open Folder Options from Control Panel, use these steps:-
Step 1. Click on the
Step 2. Then, in the Control Panel window, click on the
Note: If you see only a few “Control Panel” items on Windows 10, then change the “View by” to “Large icons” to see all the options.
Once you complete the above steps, you should have access to Folder Options.
How to Open Folder Options from the Run dialog box?
Follow these steps to open Folder Options from the Run dialog box:-
Step 1. Press
Step 2. Type the following and hit
control.exe folders
How to Open Folder Options from Command Prompt?
Follow these steps to open Folder Options from Command Prompt:-
Step 1. Click on the
Step 2. In the Command Prompt window that opens, type the following and hit
control.exe folders
Once you complete the above steps, you should have access to Folder Options.
Click on the
Once you complete the above steps, you should have access to Folder Options in Windows 10, 8, or 7.
That’s all!!!