DOpus "blocking" control panel in Win 8 x64

Check that Windows is not configured to run Opus under any compatibility mode, which can cause problems with Explorer Replacement:

Also make sure Opus is not elevated under UAC:

Reinstalling Opus over the top of itself, and then rebooting, may also help if the problem is with registration/installation. Rebooting is important, don't skip it.

Manually removing the Explorer Replacement settings may also help, though probably only if the problem was due to Windows compatibility settings: