Windows 10: Question on Missing Customize Tab in Folder Properties Tutorial

I am trying to change the icons on the Desktop and the Properties window is missing the Customize tab. I also tried going to the "users\me\Desktop" path in Win Explorer to bring the Properties window up and it is also missing there.
There is a great Tutorial on how to correct this problem, but it may need to be modified. It says to set the dword "PropertyBag" to 0 or 1. I am missing the PropertyBag entry. Do I create it first and then set the dword value? I am hesitant in changing the Registry unless I know the change is correct. If I do create it first, then I suggest that the tutorial be changed to include the fact that it needs to be created if missing.
Thanks
Zeek
Windows 10, Win Version 2004 (OS Build 19041.508)

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Can't see Customize tab in Folder Properties

Hi,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

We understand your concern as the Customize tab missing from properties menu.

In this scenario, we would suggest you to perform the below registry changes. Before proceeding, please create a restore point before performing the steps to be on the safer side, refer this article to

create a restore point

Note: Important this section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly.
Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs.

Follow the steps to take backup of registry.

1. Press Windows + R key to launch
   Run command.
   
2. Type regedit and click OK.
   
3. Navigate to this location: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT \ Directory \ shellex \ PropertySheetHandlers
   
4. Check if this particular key is present:
   {ef43ecfe-2ab9-4632-bf21-58909dd177f0}
   
5. If it’s present, then check if there is any space or incorrect character in the key.
   
6. Then right click on it and delete. If the key is missing, then proceed with step 6 to create a key
   
7. Then right click PropertySheetHandlers and select
   New, then click on Key.
   
8. Copy and paste the key
   {ef43ecfe-2ab9-4632-bf21-58909dd177f0}, then press enter.
   
9. Close the registry and check the folder properties menu.

Let us know how it goes.

Aditya Roy

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

Missing Sharing Tab in Folder Properties on Windows10

H Roshan,



I realize the inconvenience you are experiencing with Windows 10. I will certainly help you.



This issue might occur if there is change in folder settings.



To assist you to better, please provided us the information below:

• Is the issue occurring with all the folder?
• Have you tried to create a new folder and checked its properties?

I suggest you to create a new folder on the computer and check its properties for Share tab.

Also I recommend you to send the screenshot of the issue in the next post.

How to include a screenshot in your post:

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Please get back to us with an update on issue with missing folder properties, we will be happy to help.



Thank you.

 

Sharing tab missing in Folder Properties on Windows 10

When right clicking on any folder and selecting properties, the tab "Sharing" is missing.

Things I have tried:

• Checking "Use Sharing Wizard (Recommended)" in Folder Options
• Enabling Network discovery and Sharing in Network settings
• Clicking Share at the top and selecting "Advanced Sharing Options"

None of these have worked.