Enable Windows Explorer for LLB in LabVIEW 8.5.1

I have a fresh install of LabVIEW 8.5.1. I would like to treat an llb as a folder in Windows Explorer like I have in the past. The only problem is that this option was typically available in Tools->Options->Environment. I doesn't appear to be there in my 8.5.1 installation. Is there an alternate procedure I can use to turn on this feature in 8.5.1? It would be a shame if this functionality has gone away. My OS is XP Pro.
Thanks,
Greg

Hi Greg,
There is a workaround for using Windows Explorer instead of LLB manager to handle your LLBs. This knowledgebase explains the steps.
Instead of using Windows Explorer, LabVIEW 8.5+ uses LLB Manager. This information can be found on the upgrade notes for 8.5.
Warm regards,
Karunya R
National Instruments
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