"New Folder" option is missing in Windows 10

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"New Folder" option is missing in Windows 10, here are several steps you can try to resolve the issue:

1. Check Folder View Settings:

   • Open File Explorer.
   • Go to the View tab at the top.
   • Click on Options, then Change folder and search options.
   • In the Folder Options window, go to the View tab.
   • Make sure "Always show icons, never thumbnails" is unchecked.
   • Ensure "Show hidden files, folders, and drives" is selected.
   • Click Apply and then OK.

2. Reset File Explorer Options:

   • Sometimes, resetting the File Explorer options can fix such issues.
   • Go to Control Panel > File Explorer Options (or Folder Options).
   • Click on the Restore Defaults button.

3. Run System File Checker:

   • Open Command Prompt as an administrator (search for cmd, right-click, and choose Run as administrator).
   • Type sfc /scannow and press Enter.
   • Let the scan complete. This will check for and repair any corrupted system files that could be causing the issue.

4. Check Group Policy Settings:

   • In some cases, Group Policy settings may restrict certain options.
   • Press Win + R to open the Run dialog box.
   • Type gpedit.msc and press Enter to open the Group Policy Editor.
   • Navigate to User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > File Explorer.
   • Look for policies that might be affecting new folder creation (e.g., "Remove File Explorer's default context menu" should be set to Not Configured or Disabled).

5. Check Registry Settings:

   • Warning: Modifying the registry can cause serious problems if done incorrectly. Proceed with caution and consider backing up your registry or creating a system restore point before making changes.
   • Press Win + R, type regedit, and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
   • Navigate to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Background\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers.
   • Ensure there is a key named {EF4702B0-7741-11CF-BB82-00AA00BDCE0B}. If it’s missing, this might be causing the issue.
   • If the key is missing, you might need to recreate it. Right-click on ContextMenuHandlers, choose New > Key, and name it {EF4702B0-7741-11CF-BB82-00AA00BDCE0B}.

7. Create New Folder Using Command Prompt:

   • As a workaround, you can create a new folder using Command Prompt.
   • Open Command Prompt as administrator.
   • Type mkdir NewFolder and press Enter (replace "NewFolder" with your desired folder name).

8. Check for Malware:

   • Sometimes, malware can interfere with system settings. Perform a full scan using Windows Defender or a reliable antivirus program to ensure your system is clean.

If none of these steps resolve the issue, it might be worth considering a system restore or repair using Windows recovery options. Always ensure your system is backed up before making significant changes or repairs.

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