New folder option missing windows 10

The "New Folder" option is a common feature in Windows that allows you to create a new folder by right-clicking on an empty area of the desktop or in a file explorer window. If you're missing this option in Windows 10, there are a few possible reasons and solutions:

  1. Check if the option is hidden: Sometimes, the "New Folder" option might be hidden due to a misconfigured setting. To check, right-click on an empty area of the desktop or in a file explorer window, and then click on "View" > "Options" > "Change folder and search options". In the "Folder Options" window, click on the "View" tab and make sure the "Show folders" checkbox is selected.
  2. Check if the option is disabled: If the "New Folder" option is disabled, you can try enabling it by right-clicking on an empty area of the desktop or in a file explorer window, and then clicking on "New" > "Folder" (or press the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + F).
  3. Check for corrupted system files: Corrupted system files can cause issues with the "New Folder" option. To check for corrupted system files, run the built-in System File Checker (SFC) tool:
    • Press the Windows key + X and select "Command Prompt (Admin)".
    • Type the command sfc /scannow and press Enter.
    • Wait for the scan to complete and restart your computer.
  4. Check for malware: Malware can also cause issues with the "New Folder" option. Run a full scan with your antivirus software to detect and remove any malware.
  5. Reset Windows Explorer: If none of the above solutions work, you can try resetting Windows Explorer:
    • Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
    • Type the command explorer.exe /reset and press Enter.
    • Wait for the process to complete and restart your computer.
  6. Update Windows: Make sure your Windows 10 installation is up to date. Sometimes, updates can resolve issues with the "New Folder" option.
  7. Reinstall Windows Explorer: As a last resort, you can try reinstalling Windows Explorer:
    • Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
    • Type the command explorer.exe /unregserver and press Enter.
    • Type the command explorer.exe /regserver and press Enter.
    • Restart your computer.

If none of these solutions work, you may want to seek further assistance from Microsoft Support or a Windows expert.